Computing in Business BA(Hons)

Businesses are looking for graduates who have an in-depth knowledge of computing. They want people who know their way around information technologies (IT) €“ but they also want people who know about business. This course aims to help you develop your understanding of both disciplines and how they are interlinked and to build up your skills for future employment. To become a computing professional in a competitive and fast-paced environment, you need a range of skills and a good understanding of business, so well look at both areas. Well give you the chance to design and develop computer systems and websites €“ and well get you thinking about the issues that a business has to take into account when developing new information systems. The first year of your studies will cover a broad range of aspects of computing including: Web programming Database development Storage and manipulation of data. Youll also get the chance to work on projects individually and as a team. We'll give you a thorough grounding in the principles of IT including best practices in developing web technologies (using programs such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript). Youll be supported in gaining advanced skills in developing database-driven applications using Visual Studio and SQL Server, we'll also look at the business theory and apply this to IT.