About Business Information Systems Bsc (hons) in De Montfort University

Our Business Information Systems programme helps teach you the knowledge and expertise to participate in the development, implementation and management of business computing projects.

We collaborate extensively with the industry and are partners with leading companies including Hewlett-Packard, IBM and Oracle. Our partners provide direct teaching input to the programme, so your learning is informed by industry. These partnerships also offer personal mentoring schemes, preferred placement opportunities and professional qualifications, including  PRINCE2 Project Management  accreditation and foundation studies in  Information Technology Information Library, commonly known as ITIL.

The modules you’ll study include Mathematics and Business Management, covering the basic techniques for data collection, summary and presentation, as well as Visual Web Development which introduces the fundamentals of programming, and Devices and Networks which teaches computing fundamentals from data representation to computer components.

From there, you will progress onto modules including IT Service Management, Agile Methods and Development, as well as Database Design and Systems Thinking, where you’ll explore the key concepts and tools for understanding and developing complex activity systems.

Optional modules include Project Management PRINCE2, IT Service Foundations, Database Management and Programming, Privacy and Data Protection, Research Methods and Big Data and Business Models.

You will benefit from our world-class academic research, excellent information technology facilities and industry-standard practices, exemplified the renowned business solutions and services of our industry partners. 

Key features

• Delivered in partnership with industry-leaders, meaning you can gain industry-relevant qualifications and skills and benefit from a personal mentoring scheme, preferred placement opportunities with the companies, as well as other professional qualifications.
• We have more than 50 years of computing experience that you can learn from.  This long-standing history allows you to draw on a wealth of research and academic expertise to inform your studies. Computer science and informatics research at DMU was ranked third for research power among modern UK universities in the latest Research Excellence Framework (2014), which is the system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions.
• Within the Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, which lists the top 500 institutions in  the world per subject, DMU was ranked within the 151-200 block of top universities in Computer Science. DMU is within the top 25% of all UK universities for Computer Science – including subjects such as Artificial Intezzlligence and Cyber Security.
• Enhance your employability and gain industry experience by undertaking an optional work placement. Previous students have benefited from placements at leading organisations including HP, Microsoft, Intel Corporation, E.ON, IBM, GlaxoSmithKline and PepsiCo.
• Enjoy an international experience with  DMU Global, which can enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons. Previous DMU Global trips have included New York, Berlin, Hong Kong, China, Canada, Japan, South Africa, Russia and Italy.

If relevant for the course - work and life experience.

Minimum of 65% average in your four best subjects (excluding Hindi) in Standard 12. We may also check your standard 10 results in English and Maths

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are: 

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent when you start the course is essential. 

De Montfort University Highlights

De Montfort University The tuition fee (In GBP) for various programs is tabulated below:De Montfort University Average Cost

De Montfort University The Average Tuition Fees and Other Expenses

DMU International Scholarship up to 1500 pounds

• TEF Gold Outstanding Alumni Scholarship up to 3000 pounds
•  Leicester Castle Business School Scholarships:

1. Global MBA Scholarship £3,000 - £5,000
2. Full Postgraduate Scholarship

• LGBTQ + Allies Scholarship-two fully funded post graduate taught scholarship packages including full fee weaver and maintenance bursary.
• Vice Chancellor's Sports Scholarship- three different scholarship packages are available with eligible students being awarded up to 6000 pounds of support.