BSc Information Technology with Business Studies
About this course
BSc (Honours) in Information Technology with Business Studies, an undergraduate degree combining computing technologies with commercial and enterprise strategy. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Marketing, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, and Embedded Systems. The course includes an optional foundation year and an optional placement year, with industry certifications available. The first year introduces marketplace analysis and information systems development through compulsory modules such as Customers & Markets, Employability And Organisation Based Learning, Information Systems Analysis, and Technology And Information Analysis For Business. The second year focuses on enterprise systems and IT service management via Business Analysis For Enterprise Systems, Employability And Project Based Learning, Introduction To Cloud And Emerging Technologies, Service Operation And Service Transition, alongside an optional study abroad module. The third year consists of an undergraduate sandwich placement module. The final year covers business intelligence and strategic management through Applied Business Intelligence, Business Architecture Expert, Entrepreneurship And Strategic Management, and a compulsory dissertation.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112-120 A level: BBC-BBB at A Level BTEC: DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma T level: Merit overall from a T level qualification
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 640 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 50%
- East Midlands: 18%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 5%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Customers & Markets
- Employability And Organisation Based Learning
- Information Systems Analysis
- Technology And Information Analysis For Business
- Business Analysis For Enterprise Systems
- Employability And Project Based Learning
- Introduction To Cloud And Emerging Technologies
- Service Operation And Service Transition
- Study Abroad - Computing And Digital Technologies
- Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional Diploma
- Applied Business Intelligence
- Business Architecture Expert
- Dissertation
- Entrepreneurship And Strategic Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Information Technology with Business Studies at Sheffield Hallam University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £45,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Information technology.
What do graduates of BSc Information Technology with Business Studies at Sheffield Hallam University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Information Technology with Business Studies at Sheffield Hallam University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Information Technology with Business Studies at Sheffield Hallam University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Does BSc Information Technology with Business Studies at Sheffield Hallam University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Information Technology with Business Studies at Sheffield Hallam University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.