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
University of Wisconsin-Madison	USA	City Island Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Liberal arts, exploratory. Students will take classes across disciplines.	Selective (25-50% admitted)
Georgia Institute of Technology	USA	City Island Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Technologically based education combined with experiential learning.	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
University of Surrey	UK	Suburban Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Single Focus Institution (e.g. Business School, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
IE University	Spain	City Campus, Suburban campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Practical and personalised learning experience with internships and exchanges.	Selective (25-50% admitted)
University of Chichester	UK	City Island Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Both Single and Dual honours at Undergraduate with a focus on practical application	Less Selective (>75% admitted) - certain courses are more competitive than others and therefore more selective.
Michigan State University	USA	City Island Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Liberal Arts with a heavy emphasis on research	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
Bishop's University	Canada	Suburban Campus, Rural Campus	Small Institution <5000	Liberal Arts and Sciences Education Model	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
New York University	USA, UAE, China	City Island Campus, City Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Liberal Arts, 230+ areas of study	Extremely Selective (<10% admitted) High performing students with 6s and 7s. IB DP predictions are accepted in lieu of SAT / ACT.

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