Business Computing, BSc Hons at University of Greenwich

Our business computing degree covers a range of themes important to businesses, including IT management, computing projects and security issues.

With our degree in business computing, you will learn how computing and information systems fit into business structures and functions, and how computer systems are developed. You will also gain the skills needed to design and build systems to meet modern business needs. Popular career options for business computing graduates include IT management and support, consultancy and project management.

This course has full chartered IT professional accreditation from BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT. Once you graduate, this can lead to full exemption from some of the BCS professional awards.

What you should know about this course

•  This practical degree covers both technical and theoretical issues relating to the development, management and maintenance of information systems and applications
•  You’ll learn to enhance your academic knowledge and project management expertise in IT development and security issues within industry
•  The course provides a strong understanding of modern business structures and functions and how IT is used in such environments
•  You’ll learn how to design and build IT systems using database design and software development techniques

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

You can opt to register on 'sandwich mode' which means you can do a one year, full time, paid placement in between your second and final year. Whilst on a sandwich placement you retain your student status and have full support from the University and your tutors as normal. Students are responsible for finding their own placements though we will support you through the application process.

In your final year you have the option to do either a 15-credit Undergraduate Ambassador Scheme (UAS) placement where you work in a school 1 day a week for 12 weeks or a 30-credit UAS placement where you work in a school 1 day a week for 16 weeks.

Former students have secured placement years at Kent Connects, Oracle and the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development.

How long is my placement?

Sandwich placements must last for a minimum of 36 weeks, full time, though can be as long as 13 months.

Students on the 15-credit UAS placement work 1 day a week for 12 weeks and students on the 30-credit UAS placement work 1 day a week for 16 weeks.

What are the financial arrangements?

Sandwich placements are normally paid, full time positions. The salary should reflect the going rate for an entry level role in the relevant industry.

UAS placements are unpaid.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Career opportunities exist in many computing areas such as IT support, consultancy, internet and e-commerce applications. Graduates can expect to work as independent consultants or in teams with other computer professionals to build and support modern computing systems.

Are internships available?

Students are encouraged to gain relevant work experience if possible, including internships, and can be paid or unpaid. Students are responsible for finding their own internships though we will support you through the application process.

Do you provide employability services?

Employability activities take place all the time at Greenwich and students are encouraged to take part in as many opportunities as possible.

The central Employability and Careers Service provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops.

Each School also has its own Employability Officer who provides specific opportunities relevant to your own course. They work closely with professionals in the industry to ensure you are well-prepared for the workplace and have already begun to build your professional network by the time you graduate.