Business Computing and Entrepreneurship
UCAS Code: IN11
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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A level
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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Scottish Advanced Higher
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Scottish Higher
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About this course
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This programme will provide you with a technical and business education required for modern digital and computing businesses. Goldsmiths’ creative approach uniquely prepares you for the modern creative technologies and digital media industries.
**Why study BSc Business Computing & Entrepreneurship at Goldsmiths?**
- You’ll be hands-on from the start of the course, working in teams to develop digital solutions for real-world problems, from apps to websites.
- You won’t just learn about programming and software. We’ll get you job ready by teaching you what it takes to succeed in the digital industries, from project management to creating a business plan.
- We encourage you to be creative, independent and flexible in your work, attributes that are vital to the modern technology industry.
- An optional placement year between your second and final year of study gives you the chance to gain valuable work experience and build a network of contacts. You’ll be responsible for securing a placement, but we can help you through the process.
- The course culminates in a final project which brings together all the skills you’ve learnt. This is something you can present to future employers to showcase your abilities.
Please note the BSc Business Computing and Entrepreneurship only accepts applications for first year entry.
Modules
This degree aims to provide you with a detailed understanding of the concepts and techniques of business computing. In achieving this, a further aim is to equip you with the skills to design, develop and deploy software systems for business and organisations. You'll be equipped with the fundamental skills to become a professional working in all areas relating to computing and digital businesses. The programme will provide you with a clear view of the whole process of real world software creation, from technical details of design and development to the business aspects of entrepreneurship and project management. At all stages you will be encouraged to be creative and independent in your work, attributes that are vital to the modern technology industry that combines computing, media and entrepreneurship.
Assessment methods
You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, depending on your module choices. These include coursework, examinations, group work and projects. If you opt for an industrial placement year, your placement tutor will assess your work. If you complete the placement year successfully, you earn the endorsement 'with work experience' on your degree certificate.
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What do graduate employment figures really tell you?The number of business studies graduates fell significantly last year after a long period of increase. But there were still more than 14,000 degrees awarded and this is the third most popular subject for new graduates. Because so many graduates get business studies degrees, you can find them everywhere in the economy, and very few jobs are completely out of reach for a good business studies graduate. Around 40% go into jobs in finance, sales, recruitment, management (particularly retail) or marketing. There is also a small (but well paid) group who take their technical skills into computing and IT. Thousands of graduates from this subject go into professional jobs every year, and average starting salaries are above the average for all subjects and particularly healthy in London where they top £25k. Graduates with good degree grades in business studies are much more likely to get good jobs, so don’t be complacent, and keep a close eye on your grades.
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