BA (Hons) Business & Computing
Bachelor's degree
Distance
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Duration
3 Years
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Credits
360
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
If you like to stay ahead of the curve and analyse the latest technologies in computing and leading business theories, then this Business & Computing Degree course is the one for you.
Arden University will equip you with the skills to use a range of data sources and tools to improve performance and evaluate a range of computer tech to meet the requirements of complex business problems.
You will also investigate and work with a range of case studies to expand and apply your knowledge in a practical setting.
About this course
The course will provide you with:
An understanding of business and computing organisations and their key elements
Skills to explore wider considerations such as environments, markets and processes; and how all these work together
Help in relating your studies to your own experience
A wide range of employment opportunities across business and computing sectors
The transferrable skills you will gain, including analytical and critical thinking, problem solving, strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as an appreciation of organisational behaviour and structures, will indicate to employers that you have potential for future development in multiple areas.
Generally, graduates have a much wider range of options available to them than just the subject matter of their Degree.
The world is now wholly reliant on computers, so anyone with expertise in computers, the internet or information technology as a whole is able to use their skills to work in almost any sector they wish. Business skills of course are also relevant to almost any sector - that’s a lot of potential jobs!
Some of the jobs you might consider are:
IT Solutions Specialist
IT Manager
Business Manager
Business Development Executive
Business Analytics & Modelling Consultant
Business Performance & Transformation Consultant
Operations Manager
Retail Manager
Two subjects at GCE A-Level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent; OR
Completed a recognised Access Programme or equivalent
Reviews
Subjects
- Computing
- Systems
- Interdisciplinary Study
- Technology
- Computer Technology
- Organisations
- Information Systems
- Business Environment
- Marketing
- Principles of Marketing
Course programme
Modules
Level 4
- Effective Interdisciplinary Study
- Computer Technology
- Information Systems in Organisations
- Understanding the Business Environment
- Principles of Marketing
- People in Organisations
Level 5
- Research Ethics in Action
- Data Communications
- Quality Systems in IT
- Strategic Information Systems
- Managing Across Cultures
- Enterprise & Entrepreneurship
Level 6
- Current Trends in Networking
- Management in IT
- Contemporary Management Issues
- International Management
- Research Planning & Project
Please note that the modules listed are indicative and may be subject to change.
Assessments
Assessments provide an opportunity to demonstrate your strengths in a number of ways and so a variety of methods are used, these could include:
- Assignments
- Essays
- Presentations
- Case studies
- Portfolios of work
- Exams
To support your development and ensure you are on the right track with your studies Arden will provide you with tutor feedback on every assessment you submit.
If required, your tutor may be able to give you suggestions for improvement and help you understand how to apply your newly acquired skills into real life settings.
BA (Hons) Business & Computing