Business Information Technology Aberystwyth University

Overview

The Business Information Technology programme at Aberystwyth University explores how modern professionals manipulate technology to answer complex business problems. Students learn to analyse requirements and translate them into effective systems using the key building blocks of business efficiency. This degree provides a range of highly transferable core skills sought by global employers in the technology sector.

Why Business Information Technology at Aberystwyth University?

Employability is embedded directly into the structure of this degree, ensuring students are prepared for the professional world upon graduation. Learners have access to dedicated Linux and Mac OS X laboratories along with central servers for practical work. Teaching is delivered by expert lecturers who maintain close links with the industry and participate in international software engineering conferences.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 21875 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

Year 1

• Computer Infrastructure
• Programming
• Programming Using an Object-Oriented Language
• Study Skills for Computer Science
• Web Development and Information Security
• Data Analytics

Year 2

• Applied Graphics
• Management and Business
• Modelling Persistent Data
• Programming for the Web
• Software Engineering for the Web
• Web Design and the User Experience

Year 3

• Applied Web Development
• E-Commerce: Implementation, Management and Security
• Major Project
• Marketing Management
• Professional Issues in the Computing Industry
• Web-Based Major Project

Careers with Business Information Technology

Graduates are equipped for a variety of professional roles across the technology and corporate sectors. Potential career paths include web development, IT consultancy, systems analysis, and communications and networking. The degree also prepares students for success in computer sales, marketing, and education roles.

The curriculum encourages the development of essential professional skills such as analytical thinking, time management, and effective communication. Students gain experience working both independently and as part of a team, which is vital for roles in systems development and management. These technical and organisational capabilities ensure graduates are highly competitive in the modern job market.