Business Computing – A Blend of Business and IT Skills
Business computing is the application of various technologies to meet the needs of business information. It is a mix of the fields of computer science. It could also contain some aspects of advanced computing. Graduates are prepared for careers in the field of business working on technical or computing issues or in the IT field.
The course is heavily grounded in the workplace and includes guest lecturers from industry and engineering partners sharing their knowledge of real-world business issues. You will also be able to work on live briefs that apply your technical expertise to real-world challenges. Over the course, you will learn a broad range of IT and business skills. From creating software applications to understanding how to analyze data to offer innovative solutions to businesses.
In the first year of your studies, you’ll investigate subjects like accounting and marketing and gain hands-on experience using the latest technology in computing and IT. You’ll develop your IT and business skills in preparation for your year of placement, that could be on-campus or at one of the many partner organizations in Kent and London. You’ll be able to graduate with a unique mix of business and IT knowledge which can lead to various career paths including web development, software development, customer service and data analytics. Graduates have worked for companies such as Accenture, BP FDM and Spotify.
