Business Technology (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

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Pairing business expertise with technology can be a powerful combination in a business oriented career. Business Technology allows you to identify business challenges, find technological solutions, manage technology projects and services, build defences against cyber attacks, and analyse business data.

This is reinforced by a good understanding of modern professional business practices and the inherent security, ethical, legal, social, and professional issues when using digital technologies. A fundamental activity within business technology is analysing existing business processes and bringing about improvements using technology.

The skills you gain are highly sought after by employers and build a strong foundation for working in industry. You develop your consulting skills to advise clients on how to best utilise technology to meet their business objectives, overcome problems and increase productivity.

This course includes a foundation year - ideal if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1 of a degree.

Top reasons to study this course at Teesside:

British Computer Society (BCS) academic membership:

get free BCS membership to accelerate your career path with CV builder tools, e-learning courses, mentorship programmes, jobs boards and volunteering opportunities.

Industry links:

work on live industry briefs, competitions and hackathons with companies including Cisco, Cubic Transportation Systems, Sage, TUI, Atombank, HMRC and Waterstons.

State-of-the-art facilities:

learn in industry-standard computing labs with specialist equipment used to undertake development projects and build innovative prototypes.

Career-ready:

our ExpoSeries of events allow you to showcase your skills to industry professionals who are seeking to recruit new and rising talent.

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Program Outline

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Extracted Information: Business Technology (Hons) BSc with Foundation Year at Teesside University

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Degree Overview:

This program combines business expertise with technology, providing students with the skills to identify business challenges, develop technological solutions, manage technology projects, and analyze business data. It covers security, ethics, legal, and social issues related to digital technologies. Students gain consulting skills to advise clients on utilizing technology for meeting objectives, overcoming problems, and increasing productivity. The foundation year prepares students for the degree by developing their academic and study skills.

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Key program features:

• British Computer Society (BCS) academic membership
• Industry links with companies like Cisco, Cubic Transportation Systems, Sage, and HMRC
• State-of-the-art facilities
• Career-ready focus with ExpoSeries events

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Outline:

• Full-time: 4 years (or 5 with a work placement)
• Foundation Year Core Modules: Computational Thinking and Mathematics, Development Project, Information Systems, Programming Fundamentals
• Year 1 Core Modules: Business Enterprise, Rapid Application Development, Secure Computers and Networks, Systems Design and Databases
• Year 2 Core Modules: Digital Marketing in Practice, Enterprise Project, IT Systems and Information Security, Relational and NoSQL Databases
• Optional Work Placement Year: Gain valuable industry experience and develop skills
• Final-year Core Modules: Business Intelligence and Data Visualization, Client-focused Digital Transformation, Computing Project

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Modules:

• Computational Thinking and Mathematics: Problem-solving, algorithms, data structures, and applications
• Development Project: Design, develop, and demonstrate a software solution
• Information Systems: Tools, techniques, and methods for developing information systems
• Programming Fundamentals: Introduction to programming
• Business Enterprise: Circular economy, business opportunities, user experience, and interface design
• Rapid Application Development: Analyze, design, and build web database applications
• Secure Computers and Networks: Computer and network security, risks, legal and ethical considerations, network technology
• Systems Design and Databases: Analyze and design systems, data-modeling techniques, industry-standard approaches
• Digital Marketing in Practice: Importance of online presence, branding, customer service, website design, digital channels, and integrated marketing campaigns
• Enterprise Project: Develop a solution, proposal, product, or service for an enterprise challenge
• IT Systems and Information Security: Concepts, practices, risks, legal and ethical considerations, server management, security
• Relational and NoSQL Databases: Design and implement database applications using industry-standard technologies
• Business Intelligence and Data Visualization: Data insights, big data analytics, data visualization, business needs
• Client-focused Digital Transformation: Digital transformation strategies, consultancy, information governance, technology roadmaps, client collaboration, team working
• Computing Project: Substantial artefact related to the computing field, supervised by academic staff

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Assessment:

• In-course assessments with practical exercises and reports
• Variety of assessment methods to build on class work
• Focus on developing both technical and business skills

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Teaching:

• Lectures and practical lab sessions
• In-depth exploration of chosen subject area
• Development of work-discipline and professional outlook
• Individual supervision for the Computing Project

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Careers:

• Systems analysis
• IT consultant
• Data analytics
• Digital business executive
• User support
• Systems development
• Opportunities in various industries like power, avionics, pharmaceuticals, and companies like Cisco, HMRC, Accenture, and Durham Police

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Other:

• International applicants can find information about qualifications needed by selecting their country
• Disability Services team provides support for students with disabilities
• Financial support available
• Summer and Winter University modules can help meet entry requirements
• Recognition of prior learning (RPL) available
• Opportunities for work placements, internships, and work experience
• Campus accommodation available
• iPad, keyboard, and up to £300 credit for learning resources available for eligible students

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Limitations:

• Course fees not included in the provided context
• Entry requirements not included in the provided context
• Application process not included in the provided context

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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

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UK Applicants:

• Full-time: £9,250 per year
• Part-time: Not available

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International Applicants:

• Full-time: £17,000 per year

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Payment:

• Information on payment methods is not available in the provided context.

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Additional Information:

• More details about fees for UK and international applicants can be found on the course page.
• The cost of accommodation is not included in the tuition fees.
• Information about financial support is available on the course page.