Computing & IT and Business (W42-CITB)

Open University
Undergraduate DipHE Distance learning 2-4 Years Business and management studiesComputer science

About this course

This is one of several subject combinations available in our Diploma of Higher Education in Computing & IT and a second subject (W42). With this diploma, you can specialise in an area of computing and IT and combine it with business, dividing your time equally between subjects. Computing and business have become closely intertwined throughout the world of work. You will gain insight into all facets of the world of business: markets, organisations, processes, strategies, policies and decision making. You can choose the focus for your studies in computing & IT, selecting from computer science, digital technologies, networking, software development or web development. On completion of this diploma, you'll have the knowledge and skills to take part in the management and execution of computer-related projects in a business setting.

Key features of the course

  • Offers a 50:50 split between computing & IT and business

  • Provides a choice of computing & IT topics to focus on

  • Builds a solid foundation for further study
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
    2139 Information technology professionals
    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    2141 Web design professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    2-4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies, Computer science