Computing & IT and Business (Q67-CITB)

Open University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Distance learning 3-6 Years Business and management studiesComputer science

About this course

This is one of several subject combinations available in our BSc (Honours) Computing and a second subject (Q67). This degree combines computing & IT and business. These two subjects are intertwined throughout the world of work. You’ll divide your time equally between computing & IT and business. You’ll gain insight into markets, organisations, processes, strategies, policies and decision making. This will complement the skills and knowledge you develop in computing & IT. And you’ll pick a computing & IT focus to fit your needs and interests. Preparing you to take part in the management and execution of computer-related projects in a business setting.

Key features of the course

  • Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT – see Careers

  • Combine complementary subjects – business and computing & IT

  • Choose from four focus options within the computing & IT strand

  • Learn how innovation relates to the choice of production technology, such as using ‘green’ technologies

  • Create and manage an enterprise through our computer-assisted Sustainable Enterprise Challenge
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    2139 Information technology professionals
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    3-6 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies, Computer science