BSc Business Management and Information Systems
About this course
BSc in Business Management and Information Systems, an undergraduate degree combining organisational management principles with information systems and computing technology. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting, Marketing, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students have the option to undertake a year abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through Programming 1, The Economics of Business and Society, Managing Organisations, Accounting and Entrepreneurship, Object - Oriented Programming, Modelling and Problem Solving for Computing, and Web Development. The second year progresses with Software Programming, Databases and Data Management, Marketing, Human - Computer Interaction, Algorithms and Data Structures, and Operations Management. The third year advances into Artificial Intelligence, Principles of Software Engineering, Enterprise Computing and Business, Software Engineering and Professional Practice, and Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility. The final year concludes with a Joint Honours Computer Project, Business Strategy, and Research Methods.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC. Two Mathematics/Science subjects required. IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL with two Mathematics/Science subjects required. SL or HL in English and Mathematics are also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM. Main subjects to be Science or Mathematics. (Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B). GCSE at Grade C/4 or above is also required in English or English Language, Mathematics and either Chemistry, Physics or Dual Award Science. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3. Two Mathematics/Science subjects required. O4 in English and Mathematics is also required.
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What students say
Based on about 58 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 5%
- London: 20%
- Scotland: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Modules
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Programming 1
- The Economics of Business and Society
- Managing Organisations
- Accounting and Entrepreneurship
- Object - Oriented Programming
- Modelling and Problem Solving for Computing
- Web Development
- Software Programming
- Databases and Data Management
- Marketing
- Human - Computer Interaction
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Operations Management
- Building Skills and Experience for Career Success
- Artificial Intelligence
- Principles of Software Engineering
- Enterprise Computing and Business
- Software Engineering and Professional Practice
- Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Joint Honours Computer Project
- Business Strategy
- Research Methods
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Management and Information Systems at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £38,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Information systems.
What do graduates of BSc Business Management and Information Systems at University of Aberdeen do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Business Management and Information Systems at University of Aberdeen?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Business Management and Information Systems at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 168 UCAS points.
Does BSc Business Management and Information Systems at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Business Management and Information Systems at University of Aberdeen?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.