As a student of the Associate Degree Business Information Technology course you will study a wide range of subjects covering basic business practice and computer technology. The emphasis is on the acquisition of practical skills and the ability to critically analyse in the areas of business and management, information technology and information systems development. This course offers the opportunity to study how IT is used in the global business environment, and provides an excellent grounding from which to enter graduate employment. The early emphasis of the course is on providing a basic business framework and an exploration of contemporary business issues. You will also be introduced to the basics of software design and development, and a range of data management, data analysis and web based tools.
Entry requirements
Pass an ‘O’ Level or an equivalent qualification from a recognition institution by the local Ministry of Education.
Programme structure
| Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Creative and Innovation Studies | Computerized Mathematics 1 |
| Human Communication | Principle of Programming Logic & Design |
| Introduction to Business Management | Introduction to Data Communication |
| Introduction to Computer Skills | Introduction to Computer Architecture |
| Introduction to Research | Introduction to Database |
| Communication & Study Skills | Principle of Software Engineering |
| Year 2 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Fundamental of Internet Technologies | System Analysis & Design |
| C++ Programming 1 | Business Statistics |
| Introduction to Information Systems | Marketing Management |
| Computerized Mathematics 2 | Visual Basic.Net |
| Database Applications | Concepts of Management Information Systems |
| Year 3 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Entrepreneurship | Practical Internship |
| E-Commerce Theories & Practices | Project Report |
| Project Management | |
| Financial Accounting | |
| Human Resource Management | |
Career Paths
As a graduate you will be eligible for entry into a variety of professions and businesses. You will find employment prospects in a range of organisations, fulfilling a variety of roles including interfacing between systems specialists and end-users, end-user training, consultancy and systems development and management. Your skills will enable you to play a leading role in the development of Business Information Systems to meet the needs of a technological age. Career opportunities exist as:
- Business analyst
- IT audit executive
- IT trainer
- Systems and method manager
- IT consultant
- Technology sales manager
- System analyst
- Database administrator
