Business Computing – A Blend of Business and IT Skills

Business computing is the application of different technologies to the requirements of business information. It is a mix of the fields of business and computer science and can also include certain aspects of advanced computing. Graduates are qualified for careers in the field of business working on technical or computing-related issues or in the IT field.

The course is firmly grounded in the real world, with guests lecturers from business and engineering partners sharing their perspectives on real-world business issues. You will also have the chance to work on live briefs that put your technical expertise to real-world challenges. You will develop a broad range of business and IT skills over four years starting from the development of software applications to understanding how to analyze data with the intention of offering innovative solutions to businesses.

During the first year of your studies, you will examine subjects such as marketing and accounting, and gain practical experience with the most recent computing and IT technologies. You’ll sharpen your IT and business skills to prepare for your placement year, which can be either on-campus or at one of the many partner companies throughout Kent and London. You’ll finish with a unique mix of IT and business knowledge which can lead to various possibilities in career fields such as web development, software development customer service, data analytics. Graduates have worked for companies such as Accenture, BP FDM and Spotify.

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