Bachelor of Science (Hons) - 

 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION 

TECHNOLOGY WITH FOUNDATION YEAR



From day one, your future career is BNU's focus. They believe in hands-on experiences to build your confidence and skills, maintaining a good balance of theory and practice. You’ll have opportunities to apply your knowledge to live briefs and real projects, working with real businesses who want your advice.

Their BSc (Hons) Business Management and Information Technology blends academic study from both Business Management and Computing in order to help you enhance your employability and future-proof your career.



Why study this subject?

In a rapidly changing technological world where Artificial Intelligence becomes more widespread, it is imperative that businesses use data to support their decision-making to ensure the success of their organisation.

A degree in Business Management and Information Technology equips you with technical ability, data and human discipline and prepares you for this type of scenario.

If you’re looking to develop a good understanding of Business Management in a changing world of volatility, uncertainty and change, but also appreciate the role IT and data can have in that ambiguous business setting, then a degree in Business Management and Information Technology could be for you.

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

Carefully shaped to meet industry needs, Their degree in Business Management and Information Technology will help enable you to combine technical skills with high level business knowledge.

On this course, you will acquire a wide range of skills and competencies that are useful for efficiently handling real-life, practical problems. You will also develop your ability to think critically and will be able to analyse and evaluate solutions to complex scenarios.

Buck's will encourage you to develop the intellectual skills necessary to contribute to effective business practice and problem solving. In addition, you will also gain a deep understanding of technical decisions involving commercial computing and develop an awareness of various types of technologies. We’ll also help you develop your soft skills such as teamwork, leadership skills, problem solving and creative thinking.

With technology constantly evolving, it’s impossible to foresee what the world will look like in a few years’ time. But with the right skills, you can cope and succeed in any situation.

What facilities can you use?

BNU has invested in a range of state-of-the-art facilities across their campuses to support your learning.

Their library is the perfect place to find the resources you need and a quiet place to study, filled with four floors of books, journals, computer suites and study rooms. Or, if you’d rather work off campus, e-Journals and resources are only a few clicks away using their Virtual Learning Environment.

What will you study?

On this programme, you will:

• develop knowledge and understanding of key business foundation disciplines
• develop the ability to evaluate the range of activities within the key business functional areas and their interrelationship
• benefit from solving problems by clarifying complex questions, considering alternative solutions and critically evaluating outcomes
• be able to recognise the business, industrial and commercial context in which computer systems are deployed, with particular regard to their usability
• develop your ability to systematically and critically analyse and discriminate between options for various computer-based problems and devise appropriate solutions.

How will you be taught and assessed?

This course is offered as a four-year programme, including an initial Foundation Year. The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate degree.

To make sure you have the latest knowledge, BNU's academic staff keep themselves up-to-date. Most come from industry, and their links can give you practical experience of business life. Many of their staff are guest lecturers, conference speakers and content contributors so you’ll be learning from real leaders in their fields.

Buck's also welcome a wealth of guest speakers; top professionals from across industry come to Buckinghamshire New University to help you understand how your degree applies to working in business, and how you can learn from their experiences.

Throughout your studies you’ll hear stories from people working in businesses of all sizes. This gives you the chance to learn about various job functions and different corporate cultures, and ultimately, your regular exposure to industry helps make you employable from the moment you graduate.

With small classes, you’ll get the chance to interact with peers and lecturers to develop your skills and, through our strong links with industry, you’ll be able to transition seamlessly from student to professional.

What are my career prospects?

Throughout your time with Buckinghamshier New University they’ll support you on the route to your chosen career. They will help you to develop crucial skills, encouraging you to become enterprising, employable and good leaders. BNU also help you find employment after graduation. 

Upon completion you can pursue a career in business roles, such as:

• IT Director
• technical sales and support roles
• IT consultant
• Data Analyst
• IT project manager.

You can also choose to stay on at Buckinghamshire New University and study one of Buck's Postgraduate Programs