Business Computing and Data Analytics Middlesex University

Overview

Why choose this program?

This Business Computing and Data Analytics program at Middlesex University will equip you with skills that are highly valued in the IT industry. You will gain experience in using modern software tools that are essential for a career in industry sectors dependent on data ecosystems.

You will be capable of applying innovative solutions to complex problems using your analytical skills and your ability to transform data into business intelligence guiding enterprise-wide decisions. You will also develop a wide range of soft skills that are critical for an accelerated career, as identified by our industrial board.

What you will gain?

Your skills will combine the ability to determine how computing solutions can be applied on complex business problems, manage IT projects, and assess the impact of digital technologies on enterprises across different industries.

Your data analytic skills will be invaluable for supporting organisations' Business Intelligence initiatives and the creation of visualisations of corporate information to support business decisions.

You will be exposed to a wide range of business use-cases, applying problem solving, creativity, innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset in addressing modern issues with the use of data analytics and visualisation.

What you will learn?

The interdisciplinary nature of this course makes it an excellent learning opportunity combining a wide variety of topics from both the business and computing sectors.

Throughout the programme, you will study data-oriented topics ranging from database design, and information management to business intelligence and data visualisation. This subject area will enable to become a key role player in any organisation that requires analysis of business data. You will be able to assess business performance, suggest corrective actions and predict future patterns of productivity.

Another important part of the course relates to systems analysis and design, the ability to understand organisations and how they use digital technologies. You will be exposed to real-world scenarios and work in industry-specific business case studies. Our frequent visits from industry experts will offer you the chance to experience how data analytics and IT solutions impact the business world.

Your learning journey will take you through modern fields of IT including the Augmented Reality (AR), Internet of Things (IoT), Business Intelligence (BI), the cloud, data management and visualisation.

Career

Graduate job roles include

• Business analyst - A business analyst evaluates business processes, reviews requirements, identifying areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions. The role involves the development of optimisation strategies and requires staying up-to-date on the latest IT advancements to automate and modernise systems.
• Data analyst - A data analyst interprets trends or patterns in complex data sets. The role entails filtering and “cleaning” data by reviewing computer reports, , and performance indicators to locate and correct problems. The role involves working with management to prioritise business and information needs.
• 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 are 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 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.