BSc Computer Information Systems For Business
About this course
BSc (Hons) Computer Information Systems For Business is an undergraduate degree that explores the intersection of technology and commercial operations through database design, application development, and business principles. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Marketing, Environmental Analysis, Communication & Writing, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course holds accreditation from the BCS, providing a pathway toward Chartered IT Professional status, and includes a summer work placement opportunity. The first year builds technical and professional foundations through compulsory modules such as Professional Perspectives, Web Technologies, Database Systems, Imperative Programming Foundations, and Python Programming, alongside optional choices in management, economics, and finance. Second-year study advances practical capabilities with compulsory modules including Industrial Projects, Application Development, Applied Data Science with Python, and System Administration and Maintenance, complemented by options spanning marketing and corporate finance. The final year focuses on advanced concepts and independent research through compulsory modules like Individual Project, Research Methods, Computer and Network Security, and Advanced Data Management and Analytics, with further optional modules available in areas such as strategic management and financial technology.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 104 -128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.: A-levels: General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): considered on a case-by-case basis International Baccalaureate Diploma is accepted Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Access: Pass required T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis. We also welcome applications from mature applicants. For full details go to our website and for a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 45%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 26%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 7%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 35%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 45%
- Other HE qualification: 50%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Modules
- Professional Perspectives
- Web Technologies
- Database Systems
- Imperative Programming Foundations
- Python Programming
- Principles of Management and Organisation
- Personal Finance and Banking
- Foundations of Marketing
- Business Analytics
- Business Analysis Methods
- Discover Economics
- Introduction to Contemporary Management Issues in Ethics, Sustainability, Human Resource Management (HRM) and Tourism
- Principles of Management Accounting
- Industrial Projects
- Application Development
- Applied Data Science with Python
- System Administration and Maintenance
- Operations Strategy Across the Enterprise
- Business Information Systems
- Consumer Behaviour
- Corporate Finance
- Law for Business
- Financial Reporting
- Strategic Management Accounting
- Investment and Portfolio Management
- Brand and Retail Management
- Services and Experiential Marketing
- Marketing Research and CRM
- Individual Project
- Research Methods
- Computer and Network Security
- Advanced Data Management and Analytics
- Marketing and Society
- International Strategic Marketing
- Strategic Management
- Financial Technology (FinTech)
- International Business and Global Competency
- Enterprise, Creativity and Innovation
- Summer Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Information Systems For Business at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £51,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Information systems.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Information Systems For Business at Bangor University do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Information Systems For Business at Bangor University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Information Systems For Business at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Information Systems For Business at Bangor University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Computer Information Systems For Business at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Information Systems For Business at Bangor University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.