BSc Business and Intelligent Technologies
About this course
BSc in Business and Intelligent Technologies, a Business and Intelligent Technologies degree integrating commercial strategy with modern computational methods. Core topics include Data Analysis, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can apply for an optional year in industry during their studies. The first year covers core foundations through Computational Foundations of Artificial Intelligence, Introduction to Decision Making for Business, and Business Analytics, with optional choices such as Accounting for Managers and Introduction to Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. The second year examines operational and technical practices through Optimisation and AI for Business, Managing Operations, Supply Chains and Digital Technologies, and Visualising and Analysing Data Effectively. The final year focuses on advanced concepts via Advanced Intelligent Technologies, Interpretable Machine Learning and Explainable AI, and Managing Innovation and Technology, alongside a compulsory Capstone Project in Business and Intelligent Technologies. Optional modules in the final year allow further study in areas like Advanced Finance and Strategic Management.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB BTEC: Applicants declaring a BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business or Enterprise and Entrepreneurship or Marketing must achieve Distinction Distinction Distinction, with a minimum grade B in A-level Mathematics. IB: 35 points overall with 16 points from Higher Level subjects. Plus Mathematics can be met via Higher Level only with a grade 4. English Language can be met via a 5 at Standard Level or Higher Level English A, or a 7 at Standard Level English B, or a 6 at Higher Level English B.
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What students say
Based on about 438 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 690 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 44 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 79%
- Working and studying: 4%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 87%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 4%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 3%
- Elementary occupations: 2%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 355 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 17%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 22%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 32%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 795 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computational Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
- Introduction to Decision Making for Business
- Business Analytics
- Principles of International Business
- Introduction to Finance
- Professional skills for Business and Intelligent Technologies
- Data Science and Communication
- Accounting for Managers
- Introduction to Management
- Introduction to Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Sports Analytics
- Optimisation and AI for Business
- Managing Operations, Supply Chains and Digital Technologies
- Responsible Use of Intelligent Technologies
- Visualising and Analysing Data Effectively
- New Enterprise Planning
- Principles of Marketing
- Evidence-based Consultancy
- Business Analytics in a Global World
- From Study to Work
- The International Economic Environment
- Leadership Ethics
- Sustainability in Business
- Corporate Financial Management
- Advanced Intelligent Technologies
- Interpretable Machine Learning and Explainable AI
- Managing Innovation and Technology
- Capstone Project in Business and Intelligent Technologies
- Decision Support Systems and Technologies
- Contemporary Issues in Strategy
- Innovation in Practice for Change and Impact
- Managing Social Media and Digital Work
- Leadership in Organisations
- Ethics of AI
- Business Ethics
- Sustainable Business Futures: Policy and Practice
- Advanced Finance
- Strategic Management
- Innovation Thinking and Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business and Intelligent Technologies at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £46,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,000 and £58,000. The £46,000 median after five years is £13,000 more than the UK median for Information systems.
What do graduates of BSc Business and Intelligent Technologies at University of Leeds do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Business and Intelligent Technologies at University of Leeds?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Business and Intelligent Technologies at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 150 UCAS points.
Does BSc Business and Intelligent Technologies at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Business and Intelligent Technologies at University of Leeds?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.