Business Information Systems BSc (Hons)

This course developed and delivered in partnership with the internationally-recognised Hewlett Packard (HP), is specifically tailored to meet the computing needs of commerce and industry.

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Overview

Business Information Systems BSc (Hons) teaches you the knowledge and practical skills you need to participate in the development, implementation and management of business computing projects.

HP provides 13 per cent of the teaching input and offers a personal mentoring scheme, preferred placement opportunities and professional qualifications, including PRINCE2 project management accreditation and foundation studies in Information Technology Information Library (ITIL).

Reasons to study Business Information Systems at De Montfort University (DMU):

Delivered in partnership with Hewlett-Packard (HP)
Gain an industry-relevant qualification and skills, and benefit from a personal mentoring scheme, preferred placement opportunities and professional qualifications

Over 50 years of computing experience
This long-standing history allows us to draw on research and academic expertise allowing us to inform our teaching. Computer Science and Informatics research at DMU was ranked third among modern UK universities for its research power in the Research Excellence Framework 2014.

DMU has achieved Gold, the highest ranking possible under the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Indicating the outstanding learning and teaching on offer at DMU. [Office for Students, 2017]
97.3% of DMU graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating
According to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report
Work placement opportunities
Enhance your employability and gain industry experience by undertaking an optional work placement. Past placements include experience at HP, Microsoft, Intel Corporation (UK) Ltd, E.ON UK plc, IBM, GlaxoSmithKline and PepsiCo International
Enjoy an international experience with DMU Global
We offer all students the opportunity to take part in a DMU Global experience, which can enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons. Previous DMU Global trips have included New York, Berlin, Hong Kong, China, Canada, Japan, South Africa, Russia and Italy to name a few.

“The course was so interesting and worthwhile, and this was proved when I used the skills I gained from my degree in my placement year, and was then taken on as a full-time employee.”

Rhys Wilkinson, Business Information Systems BSc (Hons)

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Graduate success and news

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Foundation Year in Computing

This course is subject to revalidation.

UK/EU
International

Key facts for UK/EU students

Institution code: D26

UCAS course code: IN21

Duration: Three years full-time, four years with placement

Fees and funding: For 2020/21 tuition fees will be £9,250

Find out more about tuition fees and available funding.

Find out more about course fees and available funding.

Find out about additional costs and optional extras.

Contact us: For more information complete our online enquiry form or call us on +44 (0)116 2 50 60 70.

How to apply

Submit a study-related enquiry

Key facts for international students

Institution code: D26

UCAS course code: IN21

Duration: Three years full-time, four years with placement

Fees and funding: For 2020/21 tuition fees will be £14,250

Find out more about course fees and available funding.

Find out about additional costs and optional extras.

Contact us: For more information complete our online enquiry form or call us on +44 (0)116 2 50 60 70.

International students can apply to study at DMU directly using our online applications portal.

How to apply

Application guidance document

Submit a study-related enquiry

Entry criteria

Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Mathematics or equivalent, plus one of the following:
Normally 104 UCAS points from at least two A-levels or equivalent or
BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma at DMM or
Pass in the QAA accredited Access to HE. English and Mathematics GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course or
International Baccalaureate: 24+ points
Foundation Year in Computing: Pass Foundation, and progression is at the discretion of the programme leader. Refer to the Foundation team for further guidance.

Portfolio Required : No

Interview Required: No

We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognise all other equivalent and international qualifications

UCAS Tariff changes

Students applying for courses starting in September will be made offers based on the latest UCAS Tariff. Find out more.

English language

If English is not your first language then an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent) is essential.

English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

Structure and assessment

First year

Core modules:

Information Systems Development
Mathematics and Business Management
Visual Web Development
Devices and Networks
Introduction to ICT

Second year

Core modules:

IT Service Management
Agile Methods and Development
Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design
Database Design
Systems Thinking
Introduction to Research

Third year

Core modules:

Final Year Project
Computing Ethics and Privacy
Systems Building: Methods and Management

Optional modules:

Project Management PRINCE 2
IT Service Foundations
IT Services Practice
Data Management and Programming
Privacy and Data Protection
Research Methods
Big Data and Business Models
Data Mining

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Note: all modules are subject to change in order to keep content current.

A variety of learning and teaching methods are used, including lectures, tutorials, computer laboratory sessions and independent study.

The final year of the course includes an individual project, completed by all students and a range of modules, which allow you to pursue your own career interests. The choice varies from technical subjects, such as web information management, to more business oriented topics, including information systems strategy and services, information security management and data mining.

Assessments are via individual assignments, group work, projects, tests and exams.

You will normally attend around 12-16 hours of timetabled taught sessions each week, and are expected to undertake at least 24 further hours of directed independent study and assignments as required.

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This course is run in partnership with Hewlett Packard (HP), which provides 25 per cent of the teaching input. HP offers a personal mentoring scheme, preferred placement opportunities and professional qualifications. This ground-breaking partnership allows you to benefit from DMU’s world class academic research, leading-edge information technology facilities and industry standard professionalism exemplified by HP’s renowned business solutions and services.

Facilities and features

Facilities

The Computer Science laboratories in Gateway House provide over 100 computer workstations for students to use. The space is divided into four interconnected laboratories each with 20 machines, and a fifth laboratory with 23 machines.

There are printing facilities available, internal network access and digital projectors to aid in teaching. All the machines are connected via the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media network to a dedicated, high-performance file server for storage and backup of students' work. Many of the software packages are open source which means students can download and run software at home.

DMU student secures work placement with global IT giant

A two-day workshop with global IT giant Hewlett Packard (HP) helped Business Information Systems student, Khusbu Rajendra, secure a one-year work placement with the company’s off-shoot, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE).

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Opportunities and careers

Graduate Careers

Due to the diverse range of skills developed on the course, our graduates are highly sought after. Recent graduates are now working as customer relationship managers, database executives, IT account managers, IT consultants, IT development managers, online processors, service delivery analysts, software developers and trainee business analysts for companies including Hewlett Packard, VRL Financial News, T2 Logistics, RR Donnelley, PepsiCo, IFC Fleet Outsourcing and Debenhams.

Graduates are also well positioned to continue their academic careers by embarking on postgraduate study, in either research or taught areas, which offers the opportunity for further specialisation, and enhances their existing skills.

#DMUglobal

Our innovative international experience programme DMU Global aims to enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons, helping you to become a global graduate, equipped to meet the needs of employers across the world.

Through DMU Global, we offer a wide range of opportunities including on-campus and UK-based activities, overseas study, internships, faculty-led field trips and volunteering, as well as Erasmus+ and international exchanges.

Placements

We have a dedicated placement team that will help you search for placement opportunities, create and refine your CV and interview approach, and offer any advice you need to find a great placement.

Placements can enhance your career prospects and give you the chance to use theory from the classroom in a real-world scenario before you have graduated.

As an added benefit, the Business Information Systems programme opens the doors to opportunities for placements to increase your employability across the world's largest technology company, HP and their partners.

In the past, students have taken part in work experience placements at a vast number of local, national and international companies, including Hewlett Packard, Intel Corporation (UK) Ltd, Thomson Reuters, E.ON UK plc, GlaxoSmithKline, TNT Express, AstraZeneca and Serck Controls Ltd.