BSc (Hons) in Business Information Systems at National College of Ireland

Technology drives business and the most successful organisations use technology to shape their success. This degree gives you the skills to develop technology- based solutions for all types of organisations. It covers all the core areas of computing in addition to modules which will allow you to understand how technology can be used to fulfil business strategy.

The course is practical in nature, providing you with knowledge of the manner in which technology can facilitate business decisions. It also incorporates work placement in an IT company which will significantly improve your skills and enhance your employability. Due to the shortage of suitably qualified IT professionals in Ireland and internationally, this degree offers exceptional job prospects for graduates.

As a graduate of this course you will:

• Understand how technology can help solve business problems and facilitate business decisions.
• Improve organisational processes.
• Acquire knowledge of the requirements, analysis, development, deployment, and implementation of business information systems.
• Acquire the skills to manage, communicate, and document IT-based solutions.
• Analyse and model business systems.
• Understand how to incorporate IT into the organisation’s strategy, planning and practice.

Course Structure and Award

This business information systems course is a four-year honours degree. The course is run over eight semesters with continuous assessment held throughout and examinations at the end of each semester. On completion you will receive a QQI BSc (Honours) Degree in Business Information Systems at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications. The course also prepares students for industry-recognised certification in leading technologies.

Further Study Options

Upon successful completion of the BSc (Honours) in Business Information Systems, graduates can progress to postgraduate courses in computing at level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications such as the MSc in Mobile Technologies, MSc in Web Technologies, MSc in Cloud Computing and MSc in Data Analytics at National College of Ireland.

Work Experience

The course is industry-focused with a six month work placement in the third year. NCI students are highly sought after and complete their work experience in companies like Microsoft, ESB, AIB, Vodafone, O2, Meteor, EBS, Wells Fargo, Dotmobi, Datalex and Intel.

Career Prospects

Graduates from the BSc (Hons) in Business Information Systems have completed a six month work placement in industry and go on to work with a variety of organisations including multinationals, financial services, professional services and indigenous tech start-ups. Recent graduates are employed with companies including Microsoft, KBC, AIB, CR2, Eircom, The Summit and People Point. Roles include general and IT graduate programmes, IT support, systems programmer and systems administration.