The Computing for Business course from De Montfort University is designed to help you develop practical IT skills relevant to industry and learn how to create and extract information from systems in business, government and society.Ê
Reasons to study Computing for Business at De Montfort University:
- Join one of the top 10 most popular universities in the UK for home and EU students, as rated by UCAS
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- 100% graduate employability - in work or further study within six months of graduation
- Gain an industry recognised skillset - study towards a recognised qualification such as PRINCE2 project management and Information Technology Information Library (ITIL), and become experienced in the use of industry-standard Business Analytics and Business Intelligence software SAS
- Over 50 years of computing experience - this long-standing history allows us to draw on research and academic expertise allowing us to inform our teaching
- Course content informed by industrial practice and cutting-edge research, ensuring that you are at the forefront of the latest developments
- Dedicated work Placements - Enhance your practical and professional skills, with recent placements undertaken at Hewlett Packard, Intel Corporation (UK), Thomson Reuters, Eon UK, GlaxoSmithKline, TNT Express and AstraZeneca
- Enjoy an international experience with #DMUglobal -Ê We offer all students the opportunity to take part in a #DMUglobal experience, which can enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons.
Graduate Careers
There is currently an increasing demand in industry for skilled specialists who can manage and interpret data from business information technology systems. The combination of computing skills and business knowledge taught on the course enables you to enter a diverse range of careers in areas such as business analysis, analytics consultant, statistical programmer, statistical analyst, SAS programmer, data management analyst and research analyst.
Graduates are also well positioned to continue their academic careers by embarking on postgraduate study, in either research or taught areas, which offers the opportunity for further specialisation and enhances their existing skills.
