Business Technology
University of the West of Scotland
UCAS Code: G290 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
BBC (including Computing-related subject) for Year 2 entry
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28 points for Year 2 entry
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
For entry into Year 2
Scottish Advanced Higher
For entry to Year 2.
Scottish HNC
Entry to Year 2 with HNC Computing or HNC IT
Scottish HND
Entry to Year 2 with HND Business Entry to Year 3 with HND Administration & IT, IT, Computing or Computing Science
Scottish Higher
T Level
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About this course
**OVERVIEW**
The professionally-accredited BSc Business Technology opens up a wide range of roles and opportunities for you with many organisations, including large blue chip international companies.
You will learn about the fundamentals of business operations and technology, and progress to the in-depth study of systems analysis, project management, and recent advancements in business intelligence and information security management.
The course is designed to be practical in nature and up-to-date equipment, teaching methods and industry-standard software tools are used throughout.
**PRACTICAL FOCUS**
With industry placements, business-focused content and work-related learning, the BSc (Hons) Busienss Technology prepares you for a modern career in technology-reliant businesses.
Optional industrial placements are designed to make you work-ready and able to meet the needs of industry:
// an optional 12-month paid placement in an organisational setting is offered, in the UK or abroad, at the end of year 2 or 3.
// a number of shorter (8 to 10 week) work-based placement opportunities are also available during years 2, 3 and 4.
The course is designed to be practical in nature and up-to-date equipment, teaching methods and industry-standard software tools are used throughout.
Guest lectures and seminars are organised on a regular basis with industry specialists.
Where possible, visits to local businesses, attendance at industry conferences and direct involvement in industry projects will be used as integral aspects of modules and the degree delivery.
**PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION**
This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) as fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP).
**CAREER PROSPECTS**
The BSc Business Technology produces graduates with multidisciplinary skills. Graduates will therefore be of interest to almost all businesses, particularly those with a need to employ someone who can analyse and understand how their business works and how best to use modern business technology to help the business develop and grow.
**Jobs**
In previous years, graduates have found employment with large organisations such as Oracle, Dell, Aggreko, Hewlett-Packard, Ernst & Young, Pernod Ricard, Clydesdale Bank, Standard Life, and McLaren Software.
Typical roles include: Business Systems Analyst; Data Analyst; Project Manager; Technical Support Specialist; Systems Administrator; Business Intelligence Analyst; Data Analytics Specialist; Business Technology Consultant; Technology Trainer; and Teacher.
**Further Study**
Many graduates have advanced their studies to master's degrees or research degrees in a variety of business areas.
Modules
In Year 1, you will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of business operations, computer systems, networks, web development, programming and design.
In Year 2, you will learn how to analyse, innovate, propose and procure business technology requirements and solutions. You will undertake either a team-based computing project (which may involve direct interaction with a local business) or a short individual placement.
In Year 3, you will improve your knowledge on business systems analysis, project management, and recent advancements in areas such as business intelligence and information security management.
In your final year of study, you will conduct an individual research project and study key strategic level aspects of business technology.
Assessment methods
The course delivers a combination of technology and business related modules in every year, some of which are designed around accredited material from organisations such as Microsoft , Cisco and the British Computer Society, affording you the opportunity to supplement academic studies with professional certification, if you so desire.
The main teaching instruments are lectures, tutorials and laboratory work.
Classes are divided into smaller groups for laboratory work and tutorials. Seminars and group work are used where appropriate. Many of the modules place a focus on interactive student-centred learning using online materials or interactive systems or applications that the you can work through at your own pace.
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Paisley Campus
Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences
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