BA (Hons) Business and Computing

This course has been designed in close consultation with some of today’s biggest players, such as Google, Coca Cola, and Oracle, ensuring the skills you gain are both in-demand and highly relevant to today’s workplace. You’ll acquire an in-depth understanding of how to successfully run a business, alongside how computing contributes towards this. Not only that, but you’ll be taught all of this by industry experts who will provide you with real insight into the sector.

Course details

Are you interested in how computing can be used to improve business functions in today’s increasingly tech-driven business world? Our CMI accredited BA (Hons) Business Management and Computing degree will instil fundamental business skills alongside the latest trends in business computing and IT, helping you gain valuable workplace skills across both disciplines.

Mode of study: online
Intake: Intakes: September, January, May
Course length: 3 years
Course fee: £6,935
Locations: online

Arden University London

Course overview

In addition to this multidisciplinary knowledge, the course is run with your long-term future and employability in mind. Through our business simulation software, SimVenture, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your learning to practise in a safe environment, allowing you to experience first-hand how to run a business and overcome the challenges you might face along the way. You’ll also have access to the Arden Enterprise Incubator, which provides a host of resources aimed at nurturing your business acumen, such as training, coaching, and workshops led by industry experts. Through this, you’ll learn the ins and outs of starting, running, and developing a successful business.

Benefits

Active collaborative learning
Face-to-face discussion
Outstanding student support
Learn from experienced tutors
Make full use of facilities
Access support
Careers advice

Entry requirements

To be eligible for the BA (Hons) Business Management and Computing course, you should normally have:

Two subjects at GCE A-Level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent.
If you don’t meet these requirements, your application may be considered based on a minimum of 12 months of appropriate work experience evidenced with a CV and reference.

Careers

Simply put, the possibilities are endless! Graduates from this degree will have advanced skills in two of today’s most in-demand disciplines, giving you a wide range of career options to choose from. And as organisations are becoming more and more reliant on technology, your qualification is sure to set you up for success in almost any sector. Some professional roles you might consider are:

IT Manager
IT Security Manager
IT Solutions Specialist
Business Manager
Business Development Executive
Business Analytics & Modelling Consultant
Business Performance & Transformation Consultant
Technology Consultant

Modules

You have 3-9 years to complete this course, meaning you can take up to 3 years to complete each level. Most of our students, however, aim to complete the course within 3-6 years.

Year one

Productivity and Collaboration Tools for Learning and Work (20 credits)
Contemporary Business Environment (20 credits)
Marketing Dynamics (20 credits)
Introduction to Databases (20 credits)
People Management (20 credits)
Introduction to Web Authoring (20 credits)

Year two

Digital Business (20 credits)
Business Start-up (20 credits)
Sales Management (20 credits)
Data Analysis and Visualisation (20 credits)
Operations and Supply Chain Management (20 credits)
Ethics, Quality and Sustainability in Technological Environments (20 credits)

Year Three

Project Management (20 credits)
Data Mining (20 credits)
International Business Management (20 credits)
Information Security Management (20 credits)
Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20 credits)
Independent Study (20 credits)