Business Information Technology with a Year in Industry

Business information technology sits at the intersection of commerce and computing, addressing the practical challenge of how organisations use technology to operate more effectively, reach their customers, manage their information and make better decisions. It is a degree for people who are interested in both the business problems that technology is applied to and the technical systems used to solve them: neither pure computing nor pure business, but the space where the two meet.

At the University of Kent, the four-year programme, which includes a year in industry, provides training in computing fundamentals alongside the business and management knowledge needed to apply technology effectively in organisational settings. You will study areas including e-commerce, information systems design, database management, project management, computer consultancy and business analysis. The year in industry gives you the opportunity to spend a full year working for an employer in a relevant role before returning to complete your final year.

This is one of the most effective ways to build professional experience and to test your skills in a real working environment.

Kent's location in the south-east of England gives access to London's technology and business sectors, and the university's strong links with employers in these fields support the placement opportunities available to students on the programme.

Graduates of business information technology degrees work in IT consultancy, systems analysis, business analysis, project management, e-commerce, information management and digital transformation roles. Both the private sector and the public sector employ graduates in these areas, as do specialist technology firms and management consultancies. Postgraduate study in information systems, business analytics, project management or business administration is a natural next step for those who want to specialise or move into senior roles.