Information Technology and Business Information Systems (Top-up) BSc Honours

Why choose Information Technology and Business Information Systems (Top-up) BSc Honours at Middlesex?

The demand for IT specialists is rising, so a top-up business information systems course could be exactly what you need to succeed in your chosen career.

This one-year course is ideal for students looking to develop knowledge in information technology and the application of IT in business. The course is a final-year top-up course to help you gain the skills to pursue a career in the field.

What you will gain

You will gain an awareness of the social, professional, legal and ethical issues involved in designing, managing and using information technologies. You will also gain an understanding of the advantages of strategically aligning information systems with different organisational and business goals and operational activities.

You’ll graduate with a range of different skills employers want. This will include business-oriented knowledge and awareness, communication, technical computing, project management, and many more.

A number of career pathways will be available to you – systems designer or developer, IT project manager, and computer support. You can look forward to joining big-name organisations like KPMG, the NHS, and Citadel Insurance, to name just a few.

We have over 145 years of experience delivering professional, creative and technical education that prepares students – like you – for success in global careers, so find out more today.

What you will learn

One of the ways you’ll apply all the learned skills is by undertaking an individual project.

You’ll work with a supervisor who has specialist knowledge of their field to choose and pursue a theme that suits your interests and career goals. It’ll give you the chance to problem-solve, just like you would in a place of work.

Careers

How can the Information Technology and Business Information Systems (Top-up) BSc support your career?

Our degree prepares you for a wide range of varied careers. As a graduate you will have excellent career prospects and the range of potential employers will be vast across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. There is also the potential to work as a self-employed director of your own business. This course will appeal to students considering careers as IT consultants, application developers, Internet and web designers, or in computer support.

Graduate job roles

• IT project manager
  An IT project manager specialises in information technology but also in sectors unrelated to IT that rely on IT systems. Their role is to manage the development and implementation of plans to meet business needs and the change control procedures to ensure a smooth transition during the implementation period.
• Systems designer
  A systems designer develops and implements information systems in sectors as diverse as finance, communications and retail. The role can involve working on all elements of the system including hardware, software, installation and maintenance. There is a range of opportunities in this increasingly varied industry.
• Systems developer
  Systems developers test systems, diagnose and fix faults, write diagnostic programs and design and write code for operating systems and software to ensure that they function more efficiently. They may also create systems in response to technical specifications supplied by an IT analyst, often integrating off-the-shelf software packages into existing systems.
• IT systems/business analyst An IT systems/business analyst designs new IT solutions to improve business efficiency and productivity. They are responsible for analysing the business needs of their clients and stakeholders to help identify business problems and propose solutions, using the discipline of business analysis. They examine existing business models and the flows of data in the business world and then design an appropriate improved IT solution.
• Information systems manager
  An information systems manager installs computer systems, ensures that backup systems operate effectively, buys hardware and software, provides the ICT technology infrastructures for an organisation, and contributes to the organisational policy with regard to quality standards and strategic planning.

Graduate employers

Graduates can progress into careers in organisations such as:

• RS2
• Citadel Insurance
• VT
• KPMG
• Ingenyx
• CCBill
• ANT 1TV
• Dreamwork Healthcare
• NHS
• Dragonwind
• Bank of Valetta
• Malta Environment & Planning
• Brighthouse
• 5FK
• OPTA
• Multinational School
• Ictek
• ITP Publishing
• Leapfrog

Transferable skills

In addition to the specific technical skills that are required for each job role, IT graduates who take this top-up also develop a number of transferable skills that are valuable in any workplace. These skills include:

• Teamwork and leadership
• Business analysis
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Systems analysis and design
• Information systems development
• Project management
• Analytical and bug-fixing practice
• Communication skills

MDXworks

Our employability service, MDXworks will launch you into the world of work from the beginning of your course, with placements, projects and networking opportunities through our 1000+ links with industry and big-name employers in London and globally.

Our dedicated lifetime career support, like our business start-up support programme and funding for entrepreneurs, has been recognized with the following awards:

• The top 20 UK universities for business leaders and entrepreneurs – Business Money, 2023
• A top 10 university for producing CEOs – Novuana, 2023.

MDXcelerator Student Start-Up Support

Want to be your own boss? You'll have the chance to pitch your business to gain mentoring and grants of up to £15,000.

Global network

You’ll study with students from 122 countries who’ll hopefully become part of your global network. And after you graduate, we'll still support you through our alumni network to help you progress in your chosen career.