Information Technology Management for Business - 2012 entry
BSc (Hons)
- single
Typical A-level offer: BBC or equivalent
Overview
This course is run by the Department of Computing and Communication Technologies
This course has been developed as a direct response to the needs of companies for a workforce capable of managing the information technology function within industry and commerce. Employers including Aviva, BT, Computer Associates, Ford, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Morgan Stanley and Unilever have collaborated with us to produce a course which specifically addresses their increasing demand for graduate employees with key knowledge and skills in business and technology.
Employers maintain an active involvement in the course, presenting a regular series of ‘guru’ lectures throughout the academic year. In addition, employers are keen to meet the students from this course, and provide opportunities for students to practise key skills, such as technical presentations and team exercises, as well as interviews and ‘mock’ assessment centre days.
Teaching, learning and assessment
Teaching methods include lectures, practical activities, problem-solving classes and tutorial support, often supplemented by material produced by the Computing and Business areas of the university.
Assessment methods are varied and reflect the development of academic content as the course progresses, from the practical emphasis of some of the early modules to the more conceptual content that you will encounter later in your course. The modules covering core material are mostly assessed on a combination of coursework and examination.
Learning outcomes
When you have successfully completed your course, you will have:
- knowledge of the foundations, techniques, limitations, trends and applications of computing in the world of business and commerce
- experience and skills in computer software development using appropriate methods, techniques and tools
- experience of applying your study of technology to a wide range of practical business-related problems
- an ability to interact effectively within and across disciplinary boundaries
- a range of transferable skills in problem solving, logical thinking, writing user documentation, research and report-writing.
In detail
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Course content
The first year will lay the foundations for your professional development, introducing you to key elements of business, accounting and technology. As you continue with the course, you will study subjects identified as being vital for a successful career in IT management. Throughout the programme, professional working practices will be encouraged, and supported through the continued involvement of international companies.
Year 1 introduces programming and information systems, and key elements of business, management accounting and practical management skills. From Year 2, you will study subjects identified as being vital for a successful career in IT management. These include programming, computer networks and database management, as well as studies in business, management and accounting. You will be strongly encouraged to take a placement in your third year of study.
As courses are reviewed regularly, the module list you choose may vary from that shown here.
Year 1
Introduction to Information Systems
Programming the Virtual World
Multimedia IT Skills
Essential Information Skills
Using Accounting and Financial Information
Introduction to Management (double)
Computer Systems
Foundations of Marketing
Planning a Successful Event
Year 2 and final year
Year 2
Requirements Specification
Professional Issues and Skills
Basic Communications and PC Networking
Management Information Systems
The Human Computer Interface
Web Design
e-Business
Database Design
Accounting Information Systems
Information Systems in Practice
Organisational Behaviour
Final year
Safety-Critical Systems
Information Systems Design
ITMB Project (double)
Scripting for Applications
Software Project Management
Managing Business Projects
Business Intelligence and Decision Making
Internet Commerce Technology
Information Systems Strategy
Enterprise Systems
Work placements
You will be strongly encouraged to take a work placement in your third year of study, doing supervised work experience in commerce, industry or the public sector. More and more students are taking up this option, as they recognise the benefit of obtaining work experience, consolidating their understanding and being able to apply their knowledge in a work environment.
While the sponsoring organisations do not guarantee a job, they will provide practice interviews, assessment centre experience and invaluable advice. And, of course, they are always on the lookout for the best students.
On returning to university for your final year, the experience you have gained from the placement invariably improves your academic performance. In addition, we have an excellent record of students gaining full-time employment on graduation, often with their industrial placement year company or organisation.
It is possible to change your programme of study to include or exclude the work placement option up to the end of your second year.
Study abroad
Information about exchanges, European work placements and other study abroad programmes, is available here.
Free language courses for students - the Open Module
Free language courses are available to all full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students who are studying any course on our Headington (including Marston Road), Harcourt Hill or Wheatley Campuses, and can be taken as a credit on some courses.
Key facts
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Department
Department of Computing and Communication Technologies
Course length
Full-time: 3 years, or 4 years sandwich.
Part-time: up to 8 years
Teaching location
Wheatley Campus
Start date
September 2012
UCAS code
GN52 BSc/IC
Fees / funding
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Tuition fees
UK/EU students
Full-time: £9,000
Part-time: £750 per module. You can take up to five modules per academic year.
Placement year: £2,000. This is the fee for students taking their placement in 2012, and will increase annually with inflation.
Tuition fees
International students
Full-time: £11,200
Questions about fees?
Contact Student Finance on:
+44 (0)1865 483088
finance-fees@brookes.ac.uk
Funding and scholarships
For general sources of financial support, see:
Apply / Entry reqs
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Typical offers
A-level: BBC or equivalent
IB Diploma: 30 points, preferably including science and/or business
Advanced Diploma: grade B, including A-level at grade C, preferably in science and/or business and excluding General Studies
BTEC National Diploma: with a DDM profile, preferably in a science or business subject
- A-level subjects will preferably include science and/or business
Specific entry requirements
GCSE: grade B minimum in Mathematics and grade C minimum in English Language
Please also see the university's general entry requirements.
English language requirements
Please see the university's standard English language requirements.
English language requirements for visas
If you need a student visa to enter the UK you will need to meet the UK Border Agency's minimum language requirements as well as the university's requirements. Find out more about English language requirements.
Full-time students should apply for this course through UCAS.
Part-time students should apply directly to the university.
Conditions of acceptance
When you accept our offer you agree to the conditions of acceptance. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.
Credit transfer
Oxford Brookes operates the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). All undergraduate single modules are equivalent to 7.5 ECTS credits and double modules to 15 ECTS credits. More about ECTS credits.
Student experience
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Why Oxford is a great place to study Information Technology Management for Business
As one of the most famous cities in the world, Oxford offers everything any student could want and more. It is a bustling and stunning cosmopolitan city with excellent shopping, restaurants, cafes, pubs and clubs.
Situated in the heart of rural England and home to 150,000 people, Oxford offers students a clean and safe environment less than an hour from London and international airports.
Oxford is not only a centre of education but also has a growing hi-tech community. Many businesses are located in Oxford and there are an increasing number of business parks in the surrounding area.
The Department of Computing and Communication Technologies and the Business School are both based at Wheatley, a leafy 80-acre site just 25 minutes from Oxford on the inter-campus Brookes Bus service. Wheatley campus has a wide range of sports facilities and there are pubs and shops in the nearby village.
Specialist facilities
The Computing Department is located in modern buildings with networks of Windows/Linux workstations, 24-hour access to the PC networks and, through the internet, to computer networks worldwide. You will benefit from excellent access to educational and professional software, and from the experience of using the latest computing equipment.
You'll also have access to the Business School's undergraduate centre, which provides a welcoming, vibrant atmosphere in which students can socialise, study, work collaboratively, and grab a drink and something to eat. Its aim is to provide a space in which both students and staff can interact, collaborate and share ideas.
Completed in 2007, the centre is 'a breath of fresh air' - a bright, open space, filled with the most up-to-date technology, and featuring a cafe which serves high quality food and refreshments. It includes workstations and areas for collaborative working, plus facilities for practising, recording and reviewing group presentations. In addition, there is a Business School teaching room on the first floor, which is equipped with state-of-the-art presentation technology, as well as the Undergraduate Office, the Placements Office and other student-facing staff offices.
General support services
Supporting your learning
From academic advisers and support co-ordinators to specialist subject librarians and other learning support staff, we want to ensure that you get the best out of your studies.
Personal support services
We want your time at Brookes to be as enjoyable and successful as possible. That's why we provide all the facilities you need to be relaxed, happy and healthy throughout your studies.
Accommodation
At Brookes we understand that when you live away from home it's important to be somewhere that you feel comfortable and safe.
After graduation
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Career prospects
Successful completion of this course will give you excellent employment prospects. The profile of students from this programme has been tailored to match the requirements of some of the biggest employers of IT graduates.
The combination of technical knowledge, business awareness, and interpersonal and project skills makes our graduates especially well qualified for an increasingly diverse job market in managing IT applications.
