Business Computing BSc (Hons)

Through practical workshops and collaborative activities, you’ll learn how to communicate clearly, work with others respectfully and make purposeful use of technology in your learning. You’ll explore how to find and evaluate reliable information, use academic sources correctly, and reference your work following university guidelines.

You’ll also reflect on your own strengths, goals and areas for development. This will help you build self-awareness, support your wellbeing and develop as an independent learner.

Assessment includes a portfolio of tasks that demonstrate your developing academic skills where you will communicate your ideas clearly and appropriately. This may include workshop activities, short pieces of writing, or oral presentations.

You’ll learn about common network structures, communication protocols and the principles that allow devices to connect and share information. The module also examines the risks that networks face, including security threats and system vulnerabilities, and how these can be reduced through protective strategies.

You’ll also explore emerging technologies in networking and cybersecurity, and consider how they shape the way organisations and society use computing systems.

Throughout the module, you’ll apply what you learn to practical scenarios. This will help you understand how networking and security concepts can be used to address real-world computing challenges.

This module will provide you with a strong foundation in networking and security that will support your future study in computing.

You’ll explore key programming concepts, including control structures, algorithms and object-oriented programming. You’ll also learn how to choose and use appropriate data structures to solve different computational problems.

As you progress, you’ll develop practical coding skills and gain experience in designing, building and testing applications. This includes working with both console-based programs and graphical user interface (GUI) applications, helping you understand how different types of software are created.

The module focuses on hands-on learning, giving you opportunities to practise writing code and developing your own solutions to programming challenges.

This module will prepare you for more advanced study in software development, algorithm design and specialised areas of computing.

You’ll examine how organisations use digital systems and applications to manage information, improve efficiency and achieve their goals. The module is designed to support students from a wide range of backgrounds, so you don’t need previous experience in business or technology.

You’ll also explore different operational models and consider how they influence the way organisations work. Along the way, you’ll discuss the ethical issues that can arise when technology is used in business environments.

By the end of the module, you’ll understand how information systems create value for organisations and help them remain competitive. This foundation will support your future study of business, technology and information systems in professional contexts.

You’ll explore how computer systems operate, examining hardware components, processor architectures, and the way these elements work together to run programs and manage tasks.

You’ll also investigate key operating system functions, including process management, memory management, and file systems. This will help you understand how the system coordinates resources and keeps everything running smoothly.

A major part of this module is learning to write low‑level programs using assembly language. You’ll create simple system‑level programs and see how software interacts directly with hardware and system resources.

This module will see you learn structured approaches to software development, including requirements analysis, design methods, implementation techniques, and testing strategies. These skills will guide you as you design, build, and deploy relational databases that meet real user and organisational needs.

You'll develop professional practices such as version control, clear documentation, and Agile ways of working. As you create functional databases, you’ll learn how to apply appropriate security measures and access controls to protect data effectively.

You'll create database schemas, identify security threats and apply safeguards, use established software development and quality assurance techniques, and understand how software engineering principles guide the entire process of database creation.

In this module, you’ll explore business intelligence systems and analytical technologies, focusing on how you can transform data into strategic insight. You’ll examine data warehousing architectures, core information management principles, and the design of analytical systems that support decision-making.

You’ll also develop practical skills using data visualisation tools and techniques, enabling you to communicate complex insights clearly. The module introduces digital platforms, including web analytics, digital marketing, and social media management, helping you understand their strategic value in organisations.

In addition, you’ll engage with data governance frameworks, learning how responsible information management supports trust, compliance, and value creation. By the end, you’ll have the foundational knowledge and applied skills needed to support data-driven decisions and prepare for advanced study in predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, and data innovation. You’ll also strengthen your critical thinking and ability to apply concepts in real-world organisational contexts.

This module explores the software development lifecycle and learn how to gather requirements through effective stakeholder engagement. These skills help you understand what users expect and how to translate those expectations into practical features.

You'll develop your capabilities in front‑end development and responsive design, giving you hands‑on experience in building interfaces that adapt well across devices.

You’ll also examine software development best practice, including code quality, maintainability, testing methodologies, and essential security principles that help keep applications reliable and safe to use.

This module explores artificial intelligence technologies and their growing impact on modern business.

You’ll examine both established and emerging AI applications across different sectors, gaining insight into how organisations use intelligent systems to improve decision‑making and automate processes.

You’ll develop practical skills in machine learning techniques for classification and predictive analytics - working directly with business datasets to generate meaningful insights. Alongside this, you'll think critically about the wider implications of AI deployment.

You’ll assess ethical considerations, governance requirements, and the societal impacts that shape responsible AI use in organisations.

You’ll explore core project management approaches and gain practical experience in planning, monitoring and controlling project activities. You'll understand how different methods support project delivery from start to finish.

You’ll examine quality management practices, continuous integration, and business analysis techniques that turn stakeholder needs into clear and achievable project outcomes.

The module also looks at workflow management and full project lifecycles, giving you insight into how technological solutions are aligned with wider organisational goals.

This module gives you the space to demonstrate what you can achieve when you take full ownership of a significant piece of work, from identifying a topic to presenting your final outcomes.

You’ll begin by defining a clear problem or question and examining its feasibility. This involves exploring the wider context, understanding the needs and expectations of relevant stakeholders and clarifying the objectives of your proposed project. You’ll develop a plan that sets out the methods you’ll use, supported by a careful consideration of ethical responsibilities.

Through guided workshops, you’ll explore each stage of the project process, looking at research design, data collection, analysis and project organisation.

You'll also explore how appropriate technologies and research methods can support your investigation. You'll work with a supervisor to provide you with specialist guidance as you refine your approach and move towards producing your final output.

Your project may take the form of a written investigation, practical solution, digital artefact, or another approved format, but all projects must include evidence‑based conclusions or recommendations.

Alongside this hands-on element, you'll present your findings to different audiences and explain their significance or potential impact. These reflections will enhance your communication skills to support your future professional ambitions.