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Information Technology for Business

BSc (Hons)

UCAS code: G407

Start dates: September 2025 / September 2026

Full time: 3 years, or 4 years sandwich

Part time: up to 8 years

Location: Headington

School(s): School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

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Overview

Our Information Technology for Business course equips you with the range of skills you need to manage IT for a diverse job market, including:

  • technical knowledge
  • business understanding
  • interpersonal skills
  • project skills. 

You will learn about programming, information systems, business and practical management skills. You will have access to excellent facilities and state-of-the-art technology.

 You will hone key professional skills through:

  • technical presentations
  • team exercises
  • interviews.

In Year 3 you have the opportunity of a work placement, with a wide range of organizations. Many graduates go on to work for their placement employers. Students from Oxford Brookes University have obtained placements at the following companies, among many others;

  • IBM
  • BT
  • Procter & Gamble
  • Cisco
  • Deloitte
  • Hewlett-Packard
  • SAS 
  • Unilever.
     

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Why Oxford Brookes University?

  • Brand new facilities
    All Computing courses are based in new, custom designed buildings at our main Headington site. You'll benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and equipment including a VR cave, digital, computing and robotics labs, as well as social learning spaces, teaching rooms and cafe space.
  • Learn a language

    Our university-wide language programme is available to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students on many of our courses, and can be taken as a credit on some courses.

  • Study abroad

    You may be able to go on a European or international study exchange while you are at Brookes. Most exchanges take place in the second year. Although we will help as much as we can with your plans, ultimately you are responsible for organising and funding this study abroad.

Course details

Course structure

In Year 1 you will learn programming and information systems. You will also gain key business and practical management skills. These encourage your professional development and introduce you to key business, management and computing technology. 

In Year 2 you will continue your studies in business and management. You will also study subjects which are key to working in IT management, including;

  • business intelligence programming
  • computer security
  • database management.

In Year 3 you can take a work placement. We encourage professional working practices and we support you through our involvement with international companies. 

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Learning and teaching

Our teaching methods include:

  • lectures
  • practical activities
  • problem-solving classes
  • tutorial support.

We supplement these with materials produced by the relevant departments in the University.

Brand new facilities

All Computing courses are moving from Wheatley Campus to brand new, custom designed buildings at our main Headington site. These buildings will open in the 2024/25 academic year. You'll benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and equipment including a VR cave, digital, computing and robotics labs, as well as social learning spaces, teaching rooms and cafe space.

Assessment

We assess your core modules through a mixture of coursework and examination. Our assessment methods vary according to course content.

Study modules

Teaching for this course takes place face to face and you can expect around 10 hours of contact time per week. In addition to this, you should also anticipate a workload of 1,200 hours per year. Teaching usually takes place Monday to Friday, between 9.00am and 6.00pm.

Contact hours involve activities such as lectures, seminars, practicals, assessments, and academic advising sessions. These hours differ by year of study and typically increase significantly during placements or other types of work-based learning.

Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Computer Science Applications (30 credits)

    We're here to give you a meaningful introduction to key aspects of computer science that will set you up for your future studies. 

    Throughout this module, you'll get hands-on experience with important topics like software engineering management, networking, cyber security, and a taste of Artificial Intelligence. 

    By weaving together the fundamental principles of these subjects, we aim to help you grasp the core concepts in these three areas and empower you to apply your skills in more advanced studies.

  • Problem Solving and Programming

  • Digital Technology and Mathematics for Business

  • Exploring International Business & Management

  • The Entrepreneur (15 credits)

    This module develops your entrepreneurial mindset and skills essential for success in the modern business world. You'll explore a full range of tools and techniques for innovation, creativity, and enterprise and learn to evaluate different components for success in diverse business landscapes. A multi-faceted approach to learning, combining classroom-based lectures with practical workshops, gives you the opportunity to apply behaviours, skills, and attributes associated with entrepreneurial success in a productive learning environment. This module also focuses on academic literacies, including critical thinking, analysis, and evaluation of contested knowledge.

    On successful completion of this module, you will have a strong foundation in the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to succeed in various business contexts.

Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Applied Software Engineering (15 credits)

    In this module we will explore various aspects and processes of the software engineering methodology and technology. You’ll develop a set of practical tools and techniques as well as the theoretical bases for the development of modern computer applications. 

  • Business Intelligence Programming

    Delve into the realm of Business Intelligence Programming and uncover the foundations of Business Analytics. Explore a wide range of methods, tools, and techniques that enable the development of applications for complex decision making. This module utilises a dynamic online learning approach to deliver engaging and comprehensive content. Throughout this module, you will gain a deep understanding of data, information, and knowledge within the organisational context. Develop the skills to create strategic decision-making plans by harnessing an organisation's valuable information assets. Design, implement, test, debug, and review applications that facilitate decision making based on diverse and fragmented information.
     
    By the end of this module, you will possess the expertise to apply Business Intelligence Programming techniques and tools, enabling you to make informed decisions based on complex data sets.
     

  • Enterprise Engineering (15 credits)

    Our mission is to help you foster an entrepreneurial mindset. We'll do this by delving into the world of enterprise and entrepreneurship, specifically in the realm of new venture creation on a global scale. 

    Throughout this journey, you'll put theory into practice. You'll use the principles and practices of enterprise to create, communicate, and assess fresh business ideas and innovative products, all within the IT landscape, guided by business model theory.

    You'll get hands-on experience as you collaborate in a team to design and execute an IT-based innovative product business idea. You'll have to work within set time limits and a budget, which will give you an experience of real-world challenges.

  • The Human Computer Interface

  • Databases

  • Web Application Development

  • Foundations of Security

Optional modules

Management Information Systems

Year 3 (optional placement year)

Optional modules

Optional Work Placement Year

We encourage you to take the optional, supervised work placement in the computing industry for 12 months between Year 2 and your final year. You will need to apply for your placement position yourself; however you will be taught about how to apply for jobs effectively in a second year module, and we have a placements office with dedicated staff to provide information and advice to help you secure a placement. We maintain links with industry and most students who go on placement obtain their position through the Department. More and more students are finding that a placement benefits their final-year studies and career prospects. Possible placement organisations include IBM, Microsoft and PepsiCo. On returning to University for your final year, the experience you have gained will improve your academic performance. In addition, we have an excellent record of students gaining full-time employment on graduation, often with their industrial placement company or organisation.

Year 4 (or year 3 if no placement)

Compulsory modules

  • BSC Computing Project (Double Module)

    Embark on an individually supervised project to delve into a chosen problem, conducting an extended study in your specialised area of study. This project will challenge you to solve a practical problem, showcasing your breadth and depth of knowledge. Throughout this module, you will showcase your project management skills by creating, designing, planning, and carrying out a project that addresses a practical problem within a social and economic context, while considering factors like risk. Applying your practical and analytical skills, you will investigate a substantial topic and employ the scientific method to report your findings using accepted formalisms. You will also demonstrate proficiency in utilising appropriate technologies and trustworthy information sources, such as the ACM Digital Library, to locate and critically evaluate both technical and non-specialist information relevant to your project.
     
     

  • Foundations of Data Analytics (Double Module)

  • Software Project Management

  • Cloud Computing & The Internet of Things

    Immerse yourself in the cutting-edge realms of Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things (IoT). You’ll gain a critical understanding of recent trends and developments, empowering you to design, construct, and evaluate innovative Cloud Computing solutions. Additionally, you’ll delve into the Internet of Things, unlocking insights into its latest advancements and programming frameworks. Furthermore, explore the management of distributed data, privacy, and security considerations.
     
    By the module's end, you will possess the expertise to critically analyse, design, and evaluate Cloud Computing and IoT solutions. You’ll also develop team working skills by collaborating effectively within groups, applying your knowledge and skills to practical scenarios.

  • Business at the cutting edge

  • Business Ethics

Optional modules

Independent Study

Please note: As our courses are reviewed regularly as part of our quality assurance framework, the modules you can choose from may vary from those shown here. The structure of the course may also mean some modules are not available to you.

Careers

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 will make you especially well qualified for an increasingly diverse job market in managing IT applications.

A number of our students go on to work for companies involved in the course.

Entry requirements

Wherever possible we make our conditional offers using the UCAS Tariff. The combination of A-level grades listed here would be just one way of achieving the UCAS Tariff points for this course.

Standard offer

UCAS Tariff Points: 112

A Level: BBC

IB Points: 30

BTEC: DMM

Further offer details

We welcome applications from candidates with alternative qualifications, and from mature students.

International qualifications and equivalences

How to apply

Application process


Full time Home (UK) applicants
Apply through UCAS


Part time Home (UK) applicants
Apply direct to the University


International applicants
Apply direct to the University

Full time international applicants can also apply through UCAS

Tuition fees

Please see the fees note
Home (UK) full time
£9,250
Home (UK) part time
£1,155 per single module
International full time
£16,900
Home (UK) full time
£9,535
Home (UK) part time
£1,190 per single module
International full time
£17,750

Questions about fees?

Contact Student Finance on:

financefees@brookes.ac.uk

Tuition fees

2024 / 25
Home (UK) full time
£9,250
Home (UK) part time
£1,155 per single module
International full time
£16,900
2025 / 26
Home (UK) full time
£9,535
Home (UK) part time
£1,190 per single module
International full time
£17,750

Questions about fees?

Contact Student Finance on:

+44 (0)1865 534400

financefees@brookes.ac.uk

Please note, tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning Home students at the maximum permitted level.

For further information please see our 2025-26 tuition fees FAQs.

Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.

The following factors will be taken into account by the University when it is setting the annual fees: inflationary measures such as the retail price indices, projected increases in University costs, changes in the level of funding received from Government sources, admissions statistics and access considerations including the availability of student support. 

How and when to pay

Tuition fee instalments for the semester are due by the Monday of week 1 of each semester. Students are not liable for full fees for that semester if they leave before week 4. If the leaving date is after week 4, full fees for the semester are payable.

  • For information on payment methods please see our Make a Payment page.
  • For information about refunds please visit our Refund policy page

Additional costs

Please be aware that some courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees. Specific additional costs for this course are detailed below.

Funding your studies

Financial support and scholarships

Featured funding opportunities available for this course.

Oxford Brookes Bursary for home students Undergraduate maintenance loans for part-time UK students Undergraduate maintenance loans for full-time UK students Undergraduate tuition fee loans for UK students Oxford Brookes Bursary Scheme

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Programme changes:
On rare occasions we may need to make changes to our course programmes after they have been published on the website. For more information, please visit our changes to programmes page.