Management and Digital Technologies (Industry) (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

The Management and Digital Technologies (Industry) (Hons) course from Lancaster University  will prepare you to tackle the unique challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Established in 2007 and known as BSc Management and Information Technology until 2025, this programme reflects a renewed focus as BSc Management and Digital Technologies.

In this course, you will explore the critical role of digital technologies in shaping modern organisations. You will learn to leverage various sources of information, data and analytics, digital transformation strategies, and operations management principles to drive meaningful organisational change. You will learn essential skills to analyse the role of digital technologies in diverse business contexts and evaluate the evolving dynamics of human and machine interactions, understanding their wider social impact.

Our teaching approach bridges academic rigour with real-world relevance. Through practical, research-driven teaching methods, you will learn to translate data insights into strategic management decisions and utilise applications that enhance organisational quality and efficiency. Engaging with case studies, collaborative group projects, and hands-on practical exercises, you will gain firsthand experience of how technologies impact and transform workplace dynamics and organisational cultures.

Ethical considerations are paramount in a digitally driven world. As technology reshapes the business landscape, ethical challenges become increasingly critical. You will critically examine issues of digital inclusion, data justice, and social diversity. You will also explore the ethical and societal impacts of digital transformation, navigating complex issues such as data privacy, automation, AI ethics, and the future of work. By developing a strong understanding of the relationship between digital ethics and responsible management, you will gain valuable insights into the broader societal implications of digital technologies.

Career opportunities:

As a BSc Management and Digital Technologies (Industry) graduate, you will have many exciting career options. You will have the technical and managerial expertise to be an asset in digital and tech-driven industries. You will graduate with skills, knowledge and values in management, business strategy, digital technologies and data.

This degree could lead to roles such as systems analyst, IT manager, and IT consultant. Our graduates secure positions in organisations in various sectors as business analysts, consultants, project managers, and many other roles. They are successful in large multinationals and major consultancies of all types, or they discover their place in smaller businesses, start-ups, and other exciting new ventures.

Many of our graduates have built successful careers in public sector institutions, non-profit organisations, government agencies, and the civil service. This degree is also a powerful springboard to postgraduate education and further academic study at Lancaster or other prestigious universities around the world.

Some of our recent BSc Management and Digital Technologies graduates have gone on to work for companies including:

• Deloitte
• Google
• Microsoft
• Vodafone
• JP Morgan Chase
• Blackrock
• PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Our award-winning careers team will provide you with dedicated careers and placement services. We offer a range of innovative services for Management School students including:

• Embedded careers education throughout the degree
• Career information, advice, and guidance appointments with specialist careers coaches
• Weekly workshops on key employability skills
• Exposure to international career options and networks
• Connections to strong networks of employers and alumni
• Support in finding and acquiring work experience opportunities, including placements and internships
• Lifelong access to all LUMS careers services