BSc (Business Information Technology)

The BSc Business Information Technology programme looks at how future managers can grasp the advantages of technology to run the business of the future. This industry-informed undergraduate degree combines practice-based use of digital tools with a challenging academic curriculum bringing together modules from IT, computing and management degrees. 

• Study the application of emerging business technologies and apply digital tools to present digital innovation ideas and solutions.
• Explore more specialised theories and learn skills that will be transferable across the business and technology industries.
• Study in a dynamic environment and learn practical management skills from business simulations and live projects.

Become industry ready

• In recent years, advancements in information technology have had a massive impact on the way that business operates, creating a huge number of new challenges and opportunities for organisations. By studying this undergraduate degree, you will be prepared and qualified for these exciting new opportunities, making you highly employable in this growing sector. 
• Our teaching is practical and career-focused, with input from our industry partners, so you'll build the expertise that employers look for. You’ll look at business information technology within the wider context of business and management, and we’ll work with you to develop your soft skills, such as teamwork, communication and problem-solving.

You’ll look ahead to the technologies that will affect the work of accountants in the future and gain the essential digitals skills that will help you go further in the industry, such as: 

• Body swap technology
• Microsoft Office PowerPoint and Project 
• iDea Bronze Award
• Xero Accounting Software
• Power BI

Our Business Information Technology course is dual accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the UK's only chartered professional body dedicated to upholding the highest standards in management and leadership. 

This is for you if.

• You are eager to develop sought-after skills through work placements, study abroad schemes, and real-world learning
• You want to study disruptive and innovative organisations such as Uber and Airbnb who are using technology to change how business is done
• You want to study a subject with abundant job opportunities and a dynamic and ever evolving career path upon graduation.

All about the course

• BSc Business Information Technology at the University of Salford is delivered by an academic team who have world class teaching experiences and are actively developing digital solutions.
• In the first year, you’ll explore how organisations work, focusing on key business concepts and essential skills for modern businesses. You’ll also examine how technology integrates with various business areas while tackling real-world marketing challenges. In the second year, you’ll delve into specialised theories and develop transferable skills across business and tech roles, with a Professional Development module to prepare you for job applications. By the final year, you’ll hone leadership and strategic thinking skills, deepening your knowledge through core modules and customising your learning with optional ones to match your interests.

Enhance your experience

• Studying Business Information Technology at Salford Business School offers numerous opportunities to gain additional practical experience and practice your skills in a real-world setting.
• With the opportunity for all students to complete a paid work placement or study abroad between their second and third years, you will enter the world of work with an in-depth knowledge of the industry and of key business concepts.

Year one

• Digital and Business Skills
• Understanding Organisations
• Business Information Systems
• Data Analysis for Business
• The Future of Business
• Business Intelligence in Practice

Year two

• Professional Development
• Web Application Development (WAD)
• Project Management
• Mobile App Development (MAD)
• Live Project for Innovation and Technology

Optional work placement year

• Professional Placement

Year three

• Business Ethics and Sustainability
• Business Innovation and Digital Transformation (BIDT)
• Leadership and Management in Innovation and Technology
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Business IT Project
• Strategic Management

Teaching

• You will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials using a wide range of learning activities such as business simulations.
• Our teaching is focused on supporting you to gain hands-on experience for your career. Right from the start you will develop the practical skills and theoretical knowledge that you'll need when you begin working. Our academics are experts in their field and work closely with industry to ensure that our courses reflect the needs of business and provide you with that extra edge when it comes to securing a job.

Assessment

• We use different assessment techniques in different modules and try to ensure all assessments reflect the types of work you will do after graduating. This may include portfolio work, presentations and business pitches.

Career Links

• The University of Salford grew out of the institutes of the late 19th century that provided a talented, technically proficient and professional workforce to support the UK’s rapidly growing industries. In the 21st century, this still holds strong. Whilst industry has changed significantly, the need for industry-focussed education is equally relevant today. 
• As a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited business school, we teach the skills that employers need, and as a result, our graduates enjoy excellent international career prospects. The curriculum across our undergraduate courses balances academic teaching and professional experience, allowing you to apply theory in practice in a way that has been proven to produce highly employable, articulate business professionals who have forged the contacts that will help develop their future careers. 

Applicant profile 

• This degree offers excellent scope for any student wanting to start a career in management, finance, marketing and a variety of other different business areas. Knowledge and expertise in business are highly sought after by employers across a wide variety of sectors.

English language requirements

• All of our courses are taught and assessed in English, so as an applicant you must meet our minimum English language entry requirements. If you are an international student and not from a majority English speaking country, you will need IELTS 6 with no element below 5.5.