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Business Information Technology Demand is high for professionals who can offer expertise in researching business requirements and designing effective information systems. This course in business information technology aims to develop students, with aptitude and ability, to meet the demand. You gain an understanding of both business and information technology, and how they work together from both practical and theoretical perspective. Business Information Technology provides you with the ability to manage resources and to solve business problems. Frequently Asked Questions Why study Business Information Technology? Business Information technology stresses the application of computing technology to solve organizational problems and capitalize on organizational opportunities. As future managers students learn the principles and applications of computer- based information systems. The programme aims to equip students with theoretical understanding and practical skills necessary to make organizations more efficient and effective. What’s the difference between computing and Business Technology? Thought Information Technology has strong roots in Computer science. There are some important differences. At the professional level, computing graduates tends to view computing from the computers viewpoint. They bridge the gap between people and systems. What’s the difference between BIT and IT? BIT is about managing IT in a business’ IT is about providing IT systems for a business. BIT/ICT- career opportunities. The continuing growth of the computing industry allows Business Information Technology and Information Technology graduates to obtain financially rewarding and challenging careers with government bodies, computer companies, large companies and banks, software companies and small to medium enterprises in roles such as IT manager or IT Support Officer. Do I need high – level computing skills to benefit? No, you don’t. But you need to have major basic interest and motivation. This course majors on business applications – it’s about the application of the technology. Questions or queries about the course? Telephone: +44 (0) 1242 543210 E-Mail: BITinfo@glos.ac.uk |