Information Technology

Businesses, organisations and individuals across a spectrum of sectors and fields rely on complex computer systems to carry out their day-to-day needs and tasks. As these demands become more ambitious, there is a growing need for individuals to interpret these systems, understanding what a business needs and translating these into applicable systems. With a qualification in information systems, you’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of how to build such large-scale information systems to prepare you for a career where you can transition across multiple areas.

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Skills

Common Degree/Major Names

BSc	Business Computing
BSc	Business Informatics
BSc	Business Information Systems
BSc	Business Information Technology
BSc	Computer Networks
BA/BSc	Health Information Management
BSc	ITMB - Information Technology Management for Business
BA/BSc	Information Management
BSc	Information Science
BSc	Information Systems
BSc	Information Technology
BSc	Management Information Systems

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Useful Skills

	Analytical
	Attention to Detail
	Data Manipulation
	ICT
	Idea Visualisation
	Note Taking
	Organisation
	Problem Solving
	Programming / Coding
	Speaking (Verbal Communication)
	Teamwork
	Written Communication

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Information Technology & Systems

Computer and Information Sciences

Career options in information systems

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Universities

Universities Offering Degrees within Accounting and Finance

Institution	Country	Campus Type	Size	Education Model	Selectivity
Maastricht University	The Netherlands	City Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Education system is Problem-based Learning. For BA’s we have three liberal arts degrees and 16 focused degrees.	Less Selective (>75% admitted) , Selective (25-50% admitted)
University of Sussex	UK	Suburban Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Single and Joint Honours but a new Liberal Arts degree and keenly promote an interdisciplinary approach encouraging students to take subjects outside of their own where possible.	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
American University	USA	Suburban Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution	Selective (25-50% admitted)
Boston University	USA	City Island Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Subject focused, with a foundation in Liberal Arts. Students apply directly into their program of interest. They focus on their subject/major-specific courses beginning in their first semester, while also exploring other areas through Liberal Arts. Many students pursue more than one subject.	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
University of St Andrews	UK	Rural Campus, Suburban Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Flexible study, single, joint and triple honours options with several integrated masters options in the sciences	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
University of Southern California (USC)	USA	City Island Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Liberal Arts Foundation with Subject Focus	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Northeastern University	USA	City Island Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Northeastern is a research university that emphasizes the application of knowledge in the real world.	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Wake Forest University	USA	Suburban Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Liberal Arts: Professors are teacher/scholars - they get to know who you are.	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
University of Exeter	UK	City Campus, Suburban Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Employability-driven and student-focused teaching	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
Johns Hopkins University	USA	City Island Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Hopkins is a research university with a liberal arts curriculum.	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) - We are looking for students who have taken a challenging course of study and who have succeeded.
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities	USA	City Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Liberal Arts and Science with a Research Focus	Selective (25-50% admitted)
Oxford Brookes University	UK	Suburban Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Our graduates are known for their employability, students benefit from our strong industry links.	Our entry requirements vary from course to course. They range from 104-136 UCAS tariff points.
University of Manchester	UK	City Island Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Single subject focus with some predefined combination/Joint Honours courses that combine complementary areas of study e.g. Engineering with Management	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
University of Pécs	Hungary	City Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Single Focus Institution (e.g. Business School, Researched Focused Institution	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
University College London (UCL)	UK	City Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Really broad ranging everything from single honours degrees, to combined degrees to UCL’s take on Liberal Arts the BASC programme	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) 79,500 applications for approx 7,400 places

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