This course is part of the provision in the School of Enterprise, Management and Leadership (SEMAL)

The world of Information Technology (IT) is changing within organisations. It is less about software engineering and computer science and more about the efficient utilisation of systems, processes and technology. This changing workplace is totally reliant on information systems and the people who design, implement and manage them. IT managers need to understand business, and business managers need to understand the value of IT. Our BA (Hons) IT Management for Business programme will enable you to acquire the skills and experience necessary to operate effectively across these areas. Our approach to IT Management for Business is designed to provide a supportive environment that will enable you to flourish. The learning environment is focused on small activitybased workshops, and over the course of your degree studies you will encounter a range of practical, practice-based topics.

Modules are designed to be active and experiential so that the skills and knowledge you develop can be implemented in realistic settings. The course modules focus on the impact of Information Systems and are designed to facilitate both learning subject content and continuous development of personal management skills.

The IT Management for Business route is a multi-disciplinary course of study. You will learn about a wide range of IT and some business disciplines including computer architecture and design, information systems and strategies, economics and finance, website and knowledge management, marketing and e- commerce, commercial and industrial applications (programming, databases), project and global management. The first year of the BA (Hons) IT Management for Business course shares much in common with our other business and management based programmes. It is designed to provide a solid underpinning in business based subjects, but has the added advantage of also giving you choices. You could continue to focus on IT Management for Business from your second year onwards, or choose to amend the focus of your study. For example you might decide to undertake a joint honours route in IT Management for Business and Marketing.

• Information Systems Strategy
• Web Management and Design
• E-Business
• Project Management
• Database Systems
• Information Technology

Option Subjects include:

• Small Business Enterprise
• Operations Management
• eMarketing
• Human Resource Management

• A practical, vocational focus on the study of IT systems, processes and technology
• A supportive, small group learning environment
• Programme designed to meet the needs of the current business world
• A strong grounding in business and management subjects
• Work-Based Learning enables you to use skills in a live environment
• An emphasis on critical thinking and problem-based learning
• Part-time study routes available

Careers

• IT management
• Systems analysis and design
• Web design
• Systems management and support
• IT project management

Work-based learning

Work-based learning opportunities are an integral part of our three version of this degree. However, you can choose to undertake a four programme that involves a 48 week work placement in year three.

For more information please visit: http://www.chiuni.ac.uk/business/index.cfm