The world of technology and business overlap and this programme gives you a solid understanding of both areas and how they work together. Graduates who understand the world of technology and also the world of business are always in demand. This honours degree course at NCI provides you with a highly valuable combination of business and IT skills and gives you lots of opportunities in organisations that seek to connect both worlds. The course gives you a solid foundation in computing and then allows you to shape your degree through specialisations in either data analytics or social media in your final year of study. This allows you to specialise and enhance your skills and knowledge in aspects of both IT and business. It is practical in nature throughout and also includes a full semester of work experience. If you are interested in IT and business this course will appeal to you. The course is for school leavers, mature students and graduates of QQI level 5/6 programmes who wish to embark on a course of full-time study. As a graduate of this course you will: * Understand the essentials of business and information technology. * Have a blend of business and technology skills. * Learn how to manage teams and enhance your people skills through communication, presentation and teamwork. * Develop a practical approach to solving management related issues. * Have specialist skills in data analytics or social media.

The interdisciplinary nature of the course is designed to lead graduates towards employment in the business and/or information technology domains. Graduates from this programme are working within companies including Google, Citi, Hertz, Dell, BNY Mellon, Electric Ireland, Hewlett Packard, OmniPay and Realex payments. Roles are diverse and include sales, account management, fund accounting, data analysis and management information reporting.