The BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems programme is designed to develop your knowledge and expertise in the analysis, development and application of socio-technical systems and the importance of information technology and computing in society. It provides a deep understanding of the underpinning theoretical foundations of information, technology and systems applied to modern business environments. You will also bis exposed to the state-of-the art theories, technologies and research that will shape and transform society over the next decade. At a higher level, this programme will prepare you for graduate work by showcasing the impact and importance of information systems to the global digital economy.
The BSc (Hons) in Business Information Systems is awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan University.
The BSc (Hons) in Business Information Systems programme is comprised of a number of core modules, with a range of options in the second and final year to develop your specific interests and expertise. Please refer below for the programme structure/ study plan with the details of the core and optional modules.
The graduates of this programme could have opportunities in organisations where there are positions such as Business Analyst, Database Administrator, Application Analyst, IT Consultant, Data Analyst, Systems Analyst, Project Management Consultant etc.
The BSc (Hons) in Business Information Systems can be achieved over a minimum period of 4 years.
Level |
Semester/ Teaching Block |
Module Title (Credits) |
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Level 3 |
Semester/ Teaching Block 1 |
GLT3001 English Language Proficiency (20 credit) Compulsory |
GLT3006 English for Academic Purposes & Study Skills (20 credit) Compulsory |
GRM3000 Academic Skills in Practice (20 credit) Compulsory |
GCO3000 Information Technology in Business (20 credit) Compulsory |
GRM3001 Introduction to Quantitative Methods (20 credit) Compulsory |
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Semester/ Teaching Block 2 |
GHL3001 Fundamentals of Management Accounting (20 credit ) Compulsory |
GRM3002 Entrepreneurship (Creativity and Innovation) (20 credit) Compulsory |
GAC3000 Personal Finance (20 credit) Compulsory |
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Level 4 |
Semester/ Teaching Block 1 |
GIS4000 Computational Thinking (20 credit) Compulsory |
GIS4001 Computing & Society (20 credit) Compulsory |
GIS4004 Building for the Web (20 credit) Compulsory |
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Semester/ Teaching Block 2 |
GSP4002 Business in a Global Context (20 credit) Compulsory |
GIS4005 Developing Quality Software & Systems I (20 credit) Compulsory |
GIS4006 Fundamentals of Information Systems (20 credit) Compulsory |
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Level 5 |
Semester/ Teaching Block 1 |
GIS5005 Developing Quality Software & Systems II (20 credit ) Compulsory |
GIS5008 Digital Business (20 credit) Compulsory |
GIS5001 Systems Analysis & Design (20 credit) Compulsory |
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Semester/ Teaching Block 2 |
GIS5000 Research Methods for Computing & IS (10 credit) Compulsory |
GRM5031 Summer Experience of Work with Personal Development Planning (10 credit) Compulsory |
GIS5007 Law & Digital Security (20 credit) Compulsory |
GIS5009 Multimedia & Interaction (20 credit) Optional |
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GSP5017 Consumers, Cultures and Commerce (20 credit) Optional |
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Level 6 |
Semester/ Teaching Block 1 |
GIS6000 Business Information Systems Dissertation Project (40 credit) Compulsory |
GIS6011 Information Systems Project Management (20 credit) Compulsory |
GIS6004 Professional & Ethical Issues in IT (20 credit) Compulsory |
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Semester/ Teaching Block 2 |
GIS6008 Analytics & Business Intelligence (20 credit) Compulsory |
General Option (20 credit) |
Level 6 options: students need to choose from the list below any 1 module of 20 credits