BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology

Business increasingly takes place in digital spaces. This degree gives you the skills you need to apply computing knowledge to areas typically found in business such as e-commerce, information systems and computer consultancy.  

• Business and commerce need a skilled workforce who understand the foundations of information technology and the principles of business practice. This degree provides a balance of business and information technology and responds to industry needs, enhancing your employment prospects.
• Combine expertise from the School of Computing and Kent Business School to start your journey to a well paid career.

Why study Business Information Technology at Kent?

Big futures.

• "The School of Computing manages everything to do with the year in industry, and how much support they give you."

Industry led.

• Informed by stakeholder panel of industry experts who give feedback on the skills employers need from a modern workforce. 

Accreditation.

• Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

Be creative.

• You’ll have access to a laser cutter, metal fabrication machinery and development equipment.     

Get ahead.

• Choose to add an industry placement, giving you work experience, a salary and the chance to secure a job with the same company after graduation.
• Everything you need to know about our Business Information Technology course

Course structure

• You learn a combination of business and software technology; together these give you the ability and confidence to operate comfortably in the business world. The first and second year give you a solid grounding in both computing and business. In your final year, you can focus on an area of specialism and move towards your career ambitions.

How you'll study

• We know that people learn in a variety of ways, so most modules consist of a mix of lectures, practical classes, and seminars. You'll work on group projects, computer simulations and case studies, with a large-scale project of your choice in the final year.

We're modernising the way you learn at Kent.

• In September 2025, we're launching a new curriculum and a progressive approach to assessment, timetabling and employability.

Your future
You'll be on course for a big future. Graduates who have both IT knowledge and business skills can expect excellent career prospects. Our graduates have gone on to work in:

• Software engineering
• Mobile applications development
• Systems analysis
• Consultancy
• Networking
• Web design and e-commerce
• Finance and insurance
• Commerce
• Engineering
• Education
• Government
• Healthcare

Recent graduates have gone on to develop successful careers at leading companies such as:

• Cisco
• IBM
• The Walt Disney Company
• Citigroup
• BT