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Why choose the School of Leadership and Management


We are 1st in the UK for successful graduate social-enterprise start-ups still trading after three years; 3rd in the UK for all business start-ups still trading after three years (HESA, 2023)

100% of our graduates in Economics are in highly skilled employment or graduate study, 15 months after graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2023)

Over 95% of our business and management graduates are in employment or involved in further study, 15 months after graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2023)

About the course

Employment trends show a growing gap in the market for graduates who are as comfortable in the world of IT as they are in management and marketing. This course equips you with the knowledge skills and professional competency to work confidently as a manager in a technology-driven business environment.

Our Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) course develops your understanding of business management practice as well as offering you the opportunity to design technology solutions for business – giving you a much sought-after skill set.

You explore core IT and data analytics areas including the digital transformation of business operations; marketing and management principles; IT infrastructure; and the impact of technology on internationalisation and sustainability. You learn how to use a range of emerging IT platforms and are able to make links between IT solutions and business needs.

This course is in the process of receiving accreditation by TechSkills https://www.techskills.org. On successfully completing the course you receive its Tech Industry Gold credential for technology-related education and training. TechSkills is recognised as a professional statutory and regulatory body (PSRB) for the accreditation of technology degrees in the UK.
 

Why choose this course?

  • It has been developed in partnership with some of our leading technology companies including Accenture; Amazon Web Services; BAE Systems; IBM; NetworkRail; NHS Digital; BT; Cisco; and Deloitte – so you graduate employment-ready
  • Work in our new state-of-the-art business analytics suite exploring cutting-edge ITMB and data-analytics platforms along with the latest developments in business solutions
  • Learn from subject area experts using innovative teaching and learning approaches
  • Gain valuable insights from industry experts through masterclasses and talks at the University
  • Engage with live projects and real business issues using a IT-driven approach to problem-solving across a range of regional small/medium enterprises
  • Benefit from research-informed teaching delivered by a faculty recognised for its top-level research in business and finance (REF 2022)
  • Study at a Business School with partners across the world giving you to the cross-cultural perspectives you need to work in the global market

with Professional Practice Year

This course has the option to be taken over four years which includes a year placement in industry. Undertaking a year in industry has many benefits. You gain practical experience and build your CV, as well as being a great opportunity to sample a profession and network with potential future employers.

There is no tuition fee for the placement year enabling you to gain an extra year of experience for free.

*Only available to UK/EU students.

with Foundation Year

A Degree with a Foundation Year gives you guaranteed entry to an Undergraduate course.

Whether you’re returning to learning and require additional help and support to up-skill, or if you didn’t quite meet the grades to pursue an Undergraduate course, our Degrees with Foundation Year provide a fantastic entry route for you to work towards a degree level qualification.

With our guidance and support you’ll get up to speed within one year, and will be ready to seamlessly progress on to undergraduate study at Bedfordshire.

The Foundation Year provides an opportunity to build up your academic writing skills and numeracy, and will also cover a range of subject specific content to fully prepare you for entry to an Undergraduate degree.

This is an integrated four-year degree, with the foundation year as a key part of the course. You will need to successfully complete the Foundation Year to progress on to the first year of your bachelor’s degree.

Why study a degree with a Foundation Year?

  • Broad-based yet enough depth to give you credible vocational skills
  • Coverage of a variety of areas typically delivered by an expert in this area
  • Gain an understanding of a subject before choosing which route you wish to specialise in
  • Great introduction to further study, and guaranteed progression on to one of our Undergraduate degrees

The degrees offering a Foundation Year provide excellent preparation for your future studies.

During your Foundation Year you will get the opportunity to talk to tutors about your degree study and future career aspirations, and receive guidance on the most appropriate Undergraduate course to help you achieve this; providing you meet the entry requirements and pass the Foundation Year.

 

Accreditations

  • TechSkills

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Careers


Employment trends show a growing gap in the market for graduates who are as comfortable in the world of IT as they are in management and marketing. This course equips you with the knowledge skills and professional competency to work confidently as a manager in a technology-driven business environment.

Our Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) course develops your understanding of business management practice as well as offering you the opportunity to design technology solutions for business – giving you a much sought-after skill set.

You explore core IT and data analytics areas including the digital transformation of business operations; marketing and management principles; IT infrastructure; and the impact of technology on internationalisation and sustainability. You learn how to use a range of emerging IT platforms and are able to make links between IT solutions and business needs.

This course is in the process of receiving accreditation by TechSkills https://www.techskills.org. On successfully completing the course you receive its Tech Industry Gold credential for technology-related education and training. TechSkills is recognised as a professional statutory and regulatory body (PSRB) for the accreditation of technology degrees in the UK.
 

Why choose this course?

  • It has been developed in partnership with some of our leading technology companies including Accenture; Amazon Web Services; BAE Systems; IBM; NetworkRail; NHS Digital; BT; Cisco; and Deloitte – so you graduate employment-ready
  • Work in our new state-of-the-art business analytics suite exploring cutting-edge ITMB and data-analytics platforms along with the latest developments in business solutions
  • Learn from subject area experts using innovative teaching and learning approaches
  • Gain valuable insights from industry experts through masterclasses and talks at the University
  • Engage with live projects and real business issues using a IT-driven approach to problem-solving across a range of regional small/medium enterprises
  • Benefit from research-informed teaching delivered by a faculty recognised for its top-level research in business and finance (REF 2022)
  • Study at a Business School with partners across the world giving you to the cross-cultural perspectives you need to work in the global market

Entry Requirements

112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalentGCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths

Entry Requirements

112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalentGCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalentGCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths

Entry Requirements

112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalentGCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalentGCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalentGCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths

Fees for this course

UK 2024/25

The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £9,250 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees. You can also apply for a maintenance loan from the Government to help cover your living costs. See www.gov.uk/student-finance

Merit Scholarship

We offer a Merit Scholarship to UK students, worth £2,400* over three academic years, which is awarded to those who can demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, through scoring 120 UCAS tariff points or more.

Bedfordshire Bursary

If you aren’t eligible for the Merit Scholarship, this Bursary is there to help UK students with aspects of student living such as course costs. The Bursary will give you £1,000* over three academic years, or £1,300* if you are taking your course over four academic years (including those with a Foundation Year).

Full terms and conditions can be found here.

Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding please email admission@beds.ac.uk

International

The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2024/25 is £15,500 per year.

There are range of Scholarships available to help support you through your studies with us.

A full list of scholarships can be found here.

Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk

Fees for this course

UK 2024/25

The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £9,250 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees. You can also apply for a maintenance loan from the Government to help cover your living costs. See www.gov.uk/student-finance

Merit Scholarship

We offer a Merit Scholarship to UK students, worth £2,400* over three academic years, which is awarded to those who can demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, through scoring 120 UCAS tariff points or more.

Bedfordshire Bursary

If you aren’t eligible for the Merit Scholarship, this Bursary is there to help UK students with aspects of student living such as course costs. The Bursary will give you £1,000* over three academic years, or £1,300* if you are taking your course over four academic years (including those with a Foundation Year).

Full terms and conditions can be found here.

Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding please email admission@beds.ac.uk

International

The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2024/25 is £15,500 per year.

There are range of Scholarships available to help support you through your studies with us.

A full list of scholarships can be found here.

Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk

Fees for this course

UK 2024/25

The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £9,250 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees. You can also apply for a maintenance loan from the Government to help cover your living costs. See www.gov.uk/student-finance

Merit Scholarship

We offer a Merit Scholarship to UK students, worth £2,400* over three academic years, which is awarded to those who can demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, through scoring 120 UCAS tariff points or more.

Bedfordshire Bursary

If you aren’t eligible for the Merit Scholarship, this Bursary is there to help UK students with aspects of student living such as course costs. The Bursary will give you £1,000* over three academic years, or £1,300* if you are taking your course over four academic years (including those with a Foundation Year).

Full terms and conditions can be found here.

Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding please email admission@beds.ac.uk

International

The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2024/25 is £15,500 per year.

There are range of Scholarships available to help support you through your studies with us.

A full list of scholarships can be found here.

Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk

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