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Course Details

BSc Management with Information Technology

Course Description

This degree programme combines a strong grounding in the functional areas of business with a specialist focus on IT and is designed to prepare graduates for responsible and professional managerial roles in the IT sector, as well as in other areas. About the programme The programme explores the key themes and emerging challenges facing business in a global context. Focusing closely on areas ranging from strategy, human resource management and organisational behaviour to e-business, software engineering and databases, you will gain an understanding of both business and IT operations and develop the ability to design and develop IT applications as well as effectively evaluate IT specific needs within an organisation. You will also examine areas including strategy, marketing and ethics. In the third year you will undertake a paid one-year work placement, that will significantly enhance your CV and future graduate employment prospects, help you to build a professional network and provide a valuable opportunity to apply and further develop your knowledge and skills. In some cases a successful placement may lead to the offer of a permanent role within the same organisation upon graduation. In the fourth and final year there are no core modules. You will instead examine areas already studied at a more advanced level and select from a wide range of optional modules, allowing you to tailor your degree towards your own needs and aims. This programme is strongly industry oriented and can provide an excellent platform from which to launch a successful career in the IT sector as well as in information intensive organisations. Example graduate roles include analyst/ programmer, web developer, project manager, applications developer and software engineer. It can also provide a route into many other areas.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

Ranked 5th in the UK for graduate career prospects We recognise that undergraduate study is an important investment in your future career and we are therefore very proud of our outstanding graduate employment record, reflected in our consistently strong performance in national university league tables. In the latest university league tables we are ranked 5th in the UK for careers in 'business and management studies' by The Guardian and 4th in the UK for careers in 'accounting and finance' by The Times. Graduate destinations Our graduates go on to work for a wide range of leading employers, both in the UK and internationally. A degree from Henley Business School can provide a route into many areas, including accounting, banking, consultancy, finance, human resources, IT, marketing and of course general management. Graduate destinations have included: Accenture Allianz Arcadia Group BAE Systems Britannia Centaur Media Deloitte Easyjet Eli Lilly Ericsson Ernst & Young FedEx IBM J Sainsbury JP Morgan KPMG Legal & General Lilly Lloyds of London Lloyds TSB London Organising Committee for Olympic & Paralympic Games Marks & Spencer Microsoft Nationwide NHS Orange PwC Red Bull RBS Royal Mail Telefónica 02 UK Tesco Unilever Professional accreditation Graduates of many of our degree programmes can apply for exemptions and/or credit for prior learning from the professional accounting bodies. BA Accounting and Business provides students with a fast track route to gaining the professional ACA qualification and becoming a fully qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). Graduates may also be able to apply for exemptions from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and to become an associate of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Please see our individual programmes for specific information. A global alumni network As a graduate of Henley Business School you will join our global alumni network of more than 30,000 alumni in 140 countries, many of whom hold senior management positions. Membership also offers invaluable opportunities for networking and continuing education and helps you to remain up-to-date with news and events across the School. Our alumni are our lifeblood, acting as ambassadors for Henley Business School and supporting us in a wide variety of ways. In addition you will become a member of the University's 150,000 strong international alumni community and be kept up-to-date via a dedicated website for alumni, a regular e-newsletter, social media and events. See further information about the University's alumni network.




BSc Management with Information Technology Henley Business School Reading