Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) with Foundation
University of West London
UCAS Code: 4Q63 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of West London
UCAS Code: 4Q63 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Pass Access to HE Diploma (Minimum of 45 credits at level 3)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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About this course
This course in information technology management for business combines IT knowledge and technical ability with developing business and professional skills.
This combination addresses the skills gap reported by employers and aims to make graduates of this course highly employable.
Throughout the course, you will work on this balance of technical and soft skills, preparing for a rewarding career in management or consultancy roles within the IT industry.
Business networking events, live projects and employer-led workshops all contribute to the career focus of this course,
In recognition that this course meets industry standards for content, delivery and assessment, it is accredited by the Tech Partnership Degrees as a Tech Industry Gold degree. You can find out more from this video filmed at one of their student/employer events.
What you'll study
During this course, you will learn to use IT management skills to help improve business efficiency and sharpen a company’s competitive edge. You will play a leading role in using IT and information systems to achieve business goals.
We are proud to work with Tech Partnership Degrees employers on this course, and there will be regular lectures from industry specialists on a range of contemporary topics. In addition, we will arrange employer networking, workshops and live projects. These learning opportunities will help you to make contacts and build your technical and interpersonal skills, enabling you to compete in the IT jobs market.
All students are welcome on this course. In this sometimes male-dominated field, we are proud to often attract double the proportion of female students normally found on computing courses.
Everyone who joins the course can become part of the close-knit ITMB student community and has the chance to attend bi-annual ITMB Away Days. These events are designed to improve your skills through career-focused activities with students from across the UK and many students meet their future employers at these events.
Placement*
You will also have the option to take this course with a full-time year-long placement with a relevant organisation. This will be your chance to use the range of skills you have developed in a work environment over an extended period. After your placement, you will complete your final year of studies.
*If you choose a course with a placement/internship route we would like to advise you that if a placement/internship opportunity does not arise when you are expected to undertake the placement then the University will automatically transfer you to the non-internship route. This is to ensure you are still successful in being awarded a degree.
The placement route for this course is open to UK students only.
The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course.
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