Business computing involves the application of various technologies to meet the requirements of business information. It is a combination of the fields of business and computer science, and could include aspects of advanced computing. Graduates may choose to pursue careers in the IT or business sector and try this work with technical issues related to computing.
The course is firmly rooted within the workplace. Faculty members from engineering and business partners discuss their experiences with real-world business issues. You are also able to develop live briefs, which apply your technical skills to real-world challenges. Over the course, you will develop a wide variety of IT and business capabilities. From designing software to analyzing data to provide business with innovative solutions.
In your first year, you’ll study subjects like accounting and marketing as well as gain hands-on experience with the latest computing and IT technologies. You’ll develop your IT and business skills to prepare for your placement year which can be on campus or at one of the many partner organisations in Kent and London. You’ll graduate with a unique combination of business and IT expertise that can lead you to many career paths including web development and software development, customer service and data analytics. Former graduates have worked for companies like Accenture, BP FDM and Spotify.