Planit


Computing and IT and Business

Open University in Scotland

Content

This degree brings together computing & IT with business, two disciplines that shape today’s workplaces. You’ll divide your time equally between both strands, gaining technical expertise in computing alongside insight into markets, organisations, strategy and decision-making. As you progress, you’ll choose a computing pathway to match your interests and apply your learning through a project in a business context. On completion, you’ll be ready to contribute to or lead technology projects in a variety of businesses.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements to study this degree. Computer and internet access required.

If you’re new to study or to the OU, we recommend that you start with a course at Level 1.

Progression Routes

On successful completion of the required number and type of modules you will be awarded a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Computing and IT degree. Depending on which modules you choose the Computing and IT degree may help you to obtain professional recognition from BCS – the Chartered Institute for IT, or from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Both are professional bodies established by royal charter.

Start Date

October, February, April

Qualification

Degree

Award

BSc Hons

Study Method

Online learning

Course Length

Flexible

Faculty

General

Department

Computing and IT

SCQF Level

10

Career Area

Offshore Energy

Career Sectors

Business, Management, Admin and Support

Digital and Technology

Engineers and Engineering Operatives or Technicians

Environment, Health and Safety

Offshore Based

Subsurface Scientists

Transport and Logistics

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