BSc Business Information Systems
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Business Information Systems, a business information systems degree covering the integration of technology, data, and organisational processes. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Statistics, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can choose a three-year full-time study route or opt for a four-year path including an industrial placement. The first year introduces computing foundations through modules such as Foundations of Computing, Programming in Python, Data Analytics and Statistics, and Information Systems Analysis and Database Design. The second year expands into organisational contexts with Social Computing and Data Analytics for Business, Fundamentals of IT Management, Information and Database Development, and Introduction to Information Security, alongside an Integrated Project. The final year covers advanced topics through Practical System Thinking and Business Systems Solutions, while offering optional modules including Information and Communication for Development, Privacy and Data Protection, and Advanced Database Management and Programming. Students also complete a compulsory Final Year Project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education. This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit International Baccalaureate (IB): 26 GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 96%: 82 offers from 85 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 370 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 52%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 11%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Computing
- Programming in Python
- Data Analytics and Statistics
- Information Systems Analysis and Database Design
- Social Computing and Data Analytics for Business
- Fundamentals of IT Management
- Information and Database Development
- Introduction to Information Security
- Integrated Project
- Practical System Thinking
- Business Systems Solutions
- Information and Communication for Development
- Privacy and Data Protection
- Advanced Database Management and Programming
- Final Year Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Information Systems at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £46,500.
What do graduates of BSc Business Information Systems at De Montfort University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Business Information Systems at De Montfort University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Business Information Systems at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 80 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Business Information Systems at De Montfort University?
96% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 82 offers from 85 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Business Information Systems at De Montfort University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Business Information Systems at De Montfort University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Business Information Systems at De Montfort University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.