Digital & Technology Solutions (Business Analysis) BSc (Hons)

Postgraduate

In Winchester

£ 1,200 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Winchester

The work of a business analyst incorporates many aspects of digital technology systems which require the business analyst to possess a broad foundation of skills and knowledge in order to be effective. This programme has therefore, been designed to give the apprentice a broad understanding of how to deliver a technology solutions project consistent with business needs and with an awareness of issues of quality, cost and time for projects including contractual obligations and resource constraints.The apprentice will create detailed analysis of systems and make recommendations for improvement. There will be an emphasis on capturing, analysing and documenting requirements and supporting the communication and delivery of requirements with relevant stakeholders. The apprentice will apply modelling and analysis techniques to describe business problem scenarios and to help select solutions using a range of industry standard analysis techniques, to facilitate business decision-making.This degree apprenticeship blends employer defined knowledge and skills outcomes that are integrated and assessed as part of the degree. The degree apprenticeship will take typically be completed in 3 or 4 years as agreed with your employer. It leads to an Honours degree qualification that is contextualised for workplace competency as a digital and technology solutions professional that can operate as a Business Analyst.Honours degree apprentices will gain the knowledge, skills and insights that are in demand by employers today and into the future. The apprentice will be supported in contextualising this learning in the workplace by practitioners from the sector. Using industry specific technology and equipment the apprentice will also develop the technical, business, project interpersonal and behavioural knowledge and skills to operate professionally in the workplace.

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Location

Start date

Winchester (Hampshire)
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University Of Winchester, SO22 4NR

Start date

On request

About this course

The University aims to shape 'confident learners' by enabling students to develop the skills to excel in their studies here and be transferable to further studies or the employment market. Staff and students form a community of learners who, together and independently, seek to generate and exchange knowledge. Over the duration of the course, students develop independent and critical learning, building confidence and expertise progressively through independent and collaborative research, problem solving, and analysis with the support of staff. Students take responsibility for their own learning and are encouraged to make use of the wide range of available learning resources available.In addition to the formally scheduled contact time (i.e. lectures, seminars etc), students are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team, personal tutors and the wide range of services to students within the University.This programme is centred on a real job within a business that extends the learning beyond the classroom and into the workplace.  The aim is to integrate academic learning at degree level and on-the-job practical training to provide a holistic programme of education and training to meet the skills needs of employers now and in the future.  This programme uses a variety learning strategies and delivery methods that develop academic and practical skills, encourage critical reflection and provide support to all students.  The diverse nature of the methods used help to enhance student employability and professional development.  The exact nature of your learning experience will depend on which employer you choose to apply to, the key skills you will learn are suited to those looking to begin or develop a career in business analysis .Programme LeaderDr Karen HunsdaleTeaching team Stella McKnight Lisa Harding Ann Jalili Phill...

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Subjects

  • Industry
  • Technology
  • Systems
  • Project
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Analysis

Course programme

Year 1

  • Introduction to Academic and Professional Studies
  • Information Systems and Organisations
  • Work Based Studies - Organisational Functions in Context
  • Responsible Management
  • Managing Finance
  • IS Security
  • Work Based Studies - Professional Development
  • Introduction to Business Analysis

Year 2

  • Introduction to Project Management
  • Work Based Studies - Applied Project and Consultancy Management
  • Modelling Business Systems and Business Processes
  • Software Development
  • Information Management and Data Analytics
  • Risk Management and Cyber-security
  • Work Based Studies - Computer Systems and Network Management
  • Business Analysis for Business Intelligence

Year 3

  • Management Consultancy
  • Sustainable Strategy
  • Business Transformation and Process Re-design
  • Insight Management
  • Practitioner Portfolio

One of the following Extended Independent Projects:

  • Consultancy Project (EIS)
  • Applied Dissertation (EIS)

Please note the modules listed are correct at the time of publishing, for full-time students entering the programme in Year 1. Optional modules are listed where applicable. Please note the University cannot guarantee the availability of all modules listed and modules may be subject to change. For further information please refer to the terms and conditions at /termsandconditions

Digital & Technology Solutions (Business Analysis) BSc (Hons)

£ 1,200 VAT inc.