Business Information Systems Studies

An industry-developed course tailored to meet the computing needs of commerce and industry. Through this course you'll gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to work in the development, implementation and management of business computing projects

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Key Facts

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Degree

BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems Studies

Degree Duration

3 years :

1 year pathway + 2 years degree

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Pathways Available

International Foundation Certificate | International Year One | International Year Zero

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Start Dates

September

Degree Overview

This degree program will enable you to develop a broad, industry-relevant understanding of information systems, with opportunities to specialise in your individual areas of interest.

Through this course, you will build the skills and knowledge needed to operate as professionals in the field of information systems. Throughout your studies, you will benefit from insight from DMU’s internationally renowned research institutes, with ethics and the impact of computing and technology embedded within the modules.

Gaining professionalism within an industry context is emphasized throughout this course, with strong links to BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. Students are exposed to industry-standard concepts, tools and technologies and explore fundamental underlying principles. Teaching staff and academic specialists contribute to the field either through internationally recognised research or industrial consultancy, and many are members of centres that pioneer cutting-edge research.

When graduating from this course you will be equipped with the skills needed for successful careers in industry or academia, as competent and independent lifelong learners. The modules and teaching program will prepare you for careers in fields such as business information systems, intelligence analyst and developer roles, data and systems analysis and design, system, security, project and knowledge management and business consultancy.

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Important

You may incur additional costs during your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, Stationary and additional resources.

Study Reasons

Course is delivered in partnership with industry-leaders, enabling you to gain industry-relevant qualifications and skills and benefit from a personal mentoring scheme, preferred placement opportunities with the companies, as well as other professional qualifications.

DMU was ranked third for its research power among modern UK universities in the latest Research Excellence Framework (2014), which is the system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions.

As part of DMU Works, our dedicated placements team can help you get work ready by integrating a placement year into your degree.

Your Pathways

The International Foundation Certificate (IFC) is the first year of the four year undergraduate course. IFC is designed to help you gain extra skills in your subject area, as well as English Language, before you continue to year one of your chosen University undergraduate degree course.

Following successful completion of the IFC,  you will continue onto Year One of your degree directly with the University of your choice.

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The International Year One is the perfect pathway if you want a undergraduate degree from a UK, EU or US University but do not meet the requirements for direct entry.

The IY1 course provides an intensive combination of first year University subject modules with English language skills.

Following successful completion of the IY1 you will continue onto your second year degree study directly with the University of your choice.

Learn more about International Year One

The International Year Zero is the first year of the four year undergraduate course. IYZ is designed to help you gain extra skills in your subject area, as well as English Language, before you continue to year one of your chosen University undergraduate degree course.

Following successful completion of the IYZ, you will continue onto Year One of your degree directly with the University of your choice.

Learn more about International Year Zero

International Student Fees

You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.

Study Route Tuition Fees (2024-25)
International Foundation Certificate From £16,195
International Year Zero (IYZ) From £13,700
International Year One (IY1) From £16,195
International Second Year From £16,195
Pre-Master’s (PM) From £10,600
Please note: There is an additional administration fee payable to Oxford International. Stated fees do not include tuition applicable for your degree course continued at De Montfort University

Scholarships at DMUIC

Oxford International offers a number of scholarship opportunities for students applying for an academic course under the Core Scholarship. The scholarships are targeted at different regions around the world, awards range from partial contribution towards tuition fees to awards covering part or full pathway course fees at the international college.

Please note you’ll have to apply for the Core Scholarship and only a selection of students will be awarded.  For more information on the scholarships we offer to international students please contact us.

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