Business Information Systems Atlantic Technological University

Overview

This three-year Level 7 course in  Business Information Systems from the Atlantic Technological University  prepares you to become a skilled knowledge worker and information systems specialist for tomorrow’s dynamic and global businesses. Now with a Work Placement in Year 3 - students get a chance to try out their new found skills in a professional working environment. A major knowledge gap exists between managers who need to run the business, but are confused by the Information Technology Systems, and the 'techies' who deliver working IT solutions, but are not addressing the business needs.

This programme aims to develop your understanding of the interaction between IT systems and business to prepare you for graduate positions in business operations and IT projects. These roles include jobs like Business Systems Analysts, IT Project Managers, Cloud Support Analysts, IT Consultants, Support Engineers, Database Administrators, Web Developers and many others. 

This programme, which is offered both as a four-year Level 8 programme and a three-year Level 7 programme, and is highly practical, combining business and IT. A key strength of this programme is its focus on emerging technologies including Cloud Computing and Data Analytics.

Career 

This qualification will enable graduates to gain employment in diverse roles within Business and IT areas to include but is not limited to:

• IT / IS Business Analysts

• Data Analysts

• Systems Analysts

• Web Developers

• Applications support and testing

• Cloud Analyst

• Solutions Architect

• IT Project Manager

In the past, students from our Information Systems degree have gained employment with companies such as Hewlett Packard, SAP, Dell, Accenture, Metlife, Fidelity Ireland and many others.