About this course

This course is specifically designed to give you the practical information technology skills you need to become a specialist who can manage and interpret data from business information technology systems.

Reasons to study Computing for Business at De Montfort University (DMU):
 

• DMU has achieved Gold, the highest ranking possible under the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
  Indicating the outstanding learning and teaching on offer at DMU. 

• 100% of our Computing for Business graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating
  According to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report
• 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
• 100% of our Computing for Business graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating 
  According to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report

• More than 50 years of computing experience
  This long-standing history allows us to draw on research and academic expertise allowing us to inform our teaching. Computer Science and Informatics research at DMU was ranked third among modern UK universities for its research power in the Research Excellence Framework 2014.
• Work placement opportunities
  Enhance your employability and gain industry experience by undertaking an optional work placement. Past placements include experience at Hewlett Packard, Intel Corporation (UK), Thomson Reuters, Eon UK, GlaxoSmithKline, TNT Express and AstraZeneca
• Develop your practical skills in our specialist facilities
  Students have access to 100 computer workstations, which are divided into five interconnected laboratories each with 20 machines high-specification PCs running Windows/Linux
• Enjoy an international experience with #DMUglobal
  We offer all students the opportunity to take part in a #DMUglobal experience, which can enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons. Previous #DMUglobal trips have included New York, Berlin, Hong Kong, China, Canada, Japan, South Africa, Russia and Italy to name a few.

The course 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. 

Organisations accumulate huge volumes of data from a variety of sources on a daily basis. Business systems may vary from customer support, NHS records and critical financial planning for the City of London, to strategic marketing systems for international retail groups.

You will learn to expertly develop models and uncover previously unknown trends and patterns to support decision making. You will also become experienced in the use of industry-standard Business Analytics and Business Intelligence software SAS, helping you to positively contribute and lead companies in improving their business intelligence.

De Montfort University Highlights

The tuition fee (In GBP) for various programs is tabulated below:De Montfort University Average Cost

The Average Tuition Fees and Other Expenses

DMU International Scholarship up to 1500 pounds

• TEF Gold Outstanding Alumni Scholarship up to 3000 pounds
•  Leicester Castle Business School Scholarships:

1. Global MBA Scholarship £3,000 - £5,000
2. Full Postgraduate Scholarship

• LGBTQ + Allies Scholarship-two fully funded post graduate taught scholarship packages including full fee weaver and maintenance bursary.
• Vice Chancellor's Sports Scholarship- three different scholarship packages are available with eligible students being awarded up to 6000 pounds of support.