Business Information Systems

All modern businesses depend upon sophisticated information systems. they are used to support day-to-day operations, to plan strategically for the future, and to manipulate gathered data to gain a competitive advantage. on this course you will study computing, information technology and business. you will cultivate the knowledge, skills and experience needed for a career designing and implementing computer-based systems in a business environment. you’ll also be well equipped for a career as a consultant or manager, with expertise in information systems and their use in business. you’ll also spend a year in industry, giving you first-hand knowledge of how your chosen field operates as well as valuable career-building contacts. throughout your course, you’ll benefit from the combined expertise of the school of computing sciences and norwich business school. our flexible approach enables you to choose subjects that interest you and that are aligned with your career aspirations.

You will be expected to seek your own work placement and in the first two weeks of your second year you will be asked to write a curriculum vitae and to apply to a range of companies. not only will this ensure that you work within your preferred field, it will also provide you with the essential job-hunting skills you will require after graduation. we will, of course, offer our guidance and support whilst students are identifying and negotiating placement opportunities. during this year you’ll be supported by an industrial supervisor and a mentor from the university. you and your industrial supervisor will feed back during the placement to ensure that it is progressing well, and your uea mentor will visit you during the year. please note that we cannot guarantee any student a work placement as this decision rests with potential employers. if you were unable to secure a work placement by the end of your second year you will have the option to apply to be transferred onto the equivalent degree programme without a year in industry.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

You’ll leave as a well-rounded graduate with a range of enviable employment opportunities open to you. our recent graduates have secured roles at ibm, logica, capgemini, marks & spencer, and aviva. you’ll develop your employability throughout the course by hearing from industry guest speakers, going on company visits and participating in the local tech community (nordev) and start up community (syncnorwich). our students have been very successful in the annual 54-hour start up event, called sync the city. taking part in events like this will boost your confidence, employability and contacts book. career destinations examples of careers that you could enter include: business analysis project management systems development systems analysis e-marketing

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of East Anglia has partnerships with the following companies: