BSc in Business Information Systems

The BSc in Business Information Systems at LSBM will enable you to develop a critical appreciation of how Business Information Systems are developed and managed. You will be equipped with the necessary skills for a multi-disciplinary approach to computing problems in an everyday business setting. You will also develop a critical awareness of the broader contextual, legal and ethical issues influencing management in a business computing environment

Duration: 3 years
Awarding Body: Cardiff Metropolitan University BSc (Hons and Ord) Business Information Systems
  • A minimum of five GCSEs grades A-C including English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent)

240 UCAS points from one (or a combination) of the following at least one in a related subject):

  • Two A Levels or equivalent
  • BTEC Certificate/Diploma
  • For students whose first language is not English, a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required

Applicants holding an Edexcel Higher Award (HND) with a significant Computing content may be able to join the course in the third year (Level 6).

Core Modules:

  • Systems Analysis and Design Techniques
  • Introduction to Databases
  • Introduction to Information Systems
  • Business Applications
  • Introduction to the Multimedia and Internet
  • Management Theory and Practice
  • Academic Skills for Business
  • Fundamentals of Computer Technology
  • Programming Fundamentals
  • Event Driven Programming
  • E-Business Management
  • Business Intelligence
  • Developing a Business
  • Legal Regulations in Information Systems
  • Research Skills
  • Professional and Ethical issues in IS

Graduates who have completed their course have gone on to apply their IT knowledge and skills in careers such as: IT and web administrator, Software Engineer, Network Engineer, and technical support manager among other roles.