Bachelor of Science in Business Computing (Hons)

Bachelor of Science in Business Computing (Honours)

Designed as a one-year, add-on to the Bachelor of Business Computing, this honours degree qualification will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of computing and information technology in a business environment, while further enhancing the general business knowledge acquired and skills developed on the Bachelor of Business Computing (Level 7) course. The importance of integrating computing with other functional areas in an organisation is emphasised, as are the competitive advantages to be gained by adopting a structured approach to systems development and quality management.

Employers seek people with strong analytical ability. This qualification will help you to develop appropriate skills, particularly in the area of software quality assurance and algorithmic analysis. You will be taught about the distributed processing environment and issues involved in e-business and multimedia production. Having a rounded approach to business is essential to your future success, and you are expected to develop an understanding of strategic management and the conceptual approach to problem-solving and decision-making in business organisations.

Research represents a key function in successful organisations. This programme will enable you to explore the theoretical framework and develop the practical skills necessary for a structured approach to research. You will also gain a more advanced quantitative background in order to develop modelling skills for the solution of business problems.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Business Computing or an approved equivalent Level 7 qualification.

Modules

Semester 1

Software Project Management & Design, Distributed Systems, Strategic Analysis, Digital Business, Quantitative Analysis.

Semester 2

Software Development & Quality, Cryptography & Security, Quantitative Analysis, Project, Web Applications Development, Strategic Implementation.

Progression

The qualification may be an effective basis for postgraduate studies and research leading to a Master’s (Level 9) qualification. Please see the AIT’s postgraduate prospectus for full details of all programmes available within the institute.

Professional Recognition

As a holder of this degree you are deemed eligible by the Teaching Council to apply for a Postgraduate Diploma in Education programme at Irish universities, recognised to teach the subject Computer Studies.

Career Opportunities

You may seek employment at supervisory/operational level in different sectors of the computing, electronic business/information technology sector, including: software development, e-business, computer networking, database design, system support and computer sales. Opportunities in general business represent another viable option.

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