University of East Anglia (UEA), BSc, Business Information Systems

All modern businesses depend upon sophisticated information systems. They are used to support organisations’ day to day operations, enabling them to plan strategically for the future and manipulate data in order to gain a competitive advantage.

The BSc Business Information Systems with a Year in Industry covers subjects based in computing, information technology and business. It is designed for those who either envisage a career designing and implementing computer based systems in a business environment, or for those who wish to become consultants or managers, fully aware of what information systems can do for a business.

The additional year in industry gives you the opportunity to gain direct experience of work in the field so you can put what you’ve learnt to practice; gain new skills that will be extremely attractive to future employers; and build links with major companies like Aviva, Bloomberg and IBM.

This programme combines in-depth teaching on the capabilities of computing systems with thorough training in the operations of contemporary businesses. By studying these crucial and exciting subject areas you will also develop skills applicable to the wider employment sector, such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication, organisation, and time-keeping.

The degree programme benefits from the combined expertise of the School of Computing Sciences and the Norwich Business School. Our flexible approach enables you to choose subjects that interest you and that are aligned with your career aspirations.