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University degree

Information Technology Management For Business With Stem Foundation Year

Edge Hill University
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
full-time
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About this course

Information technology management for business is a discipline that sits at the intersection of computing and commerce, concerned with how organisations deploy, manage, and derive value from digital technology. In a world where almost every business process depends on information systems, and where digital transformation is reshaping entire industries, professionals who understand both the technical foundations of computing and the business contexts in which technology operates are in consistent demand. This programme at Edge Hill University includes a STEM foundation year, providing a structured academic preparation for students entering from a range of backgrounds.

The foundation year develops the key transferable skills and subject-specific knowledge needed to join science-based degrees in areas including computer science, engineering, and related subjects, before you move into the main degree. In the degree itself, you will study the core concepts of information technology alongside business management principles, covering topics such as systems design, data management, project management, digital strategy, and business analytics. The programme develops both technical competency and commercial awareness, preparing you to work at the interface between IT and business functions.

It runs over four years full-time.

Graduates of information technology management for business programmes pursue careers in IT project management, business analysis, systems consulting, digital transformation, and technology management roles across all sectors of the economy. The combination of technical and commercial skills is valued by employers who need professionals who can translate between technical and business functions. Many graduates go on to postgraduate study in information systems, business, or computing, or move directly into graduate schemes where this dual competency is in demand.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
48-63 pts3%
64-79 pts8%
80-95 pts14%
96-111 pts17%
112-127 pts21%
128-143 pts10%
144-159 pts16%
160-175 pts8%
176-191 pts1%
How they qualified
88% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels88%
an Access course8%
other higher education3%
another degree1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
84%
In work or further study after
85%
Continue past first year
82%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
Β£18,500
3 years on
Β£23,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Information Technology ProfessionalsHighly skilled35%
Administrative occupations20%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled15%
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
Elementary occupations20%
Artistic, literary and media occupationsHighly skilled5%
Sales occupations15%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
82%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching79%
Assessment & feedback81%
Academic support97%
Well organised82%
Learning resources95%
Student community85%
In students' own words
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Highly recommend
I was sceptical before starting β€” now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: the consulting projects with real companies genuinely prepare you for the working world. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later…
Postgraduate Β· Full-time
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A great decision
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: case-based teaching forces you to think commercially. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city β€” the city is a brilliant student city with plen…
Class of 2024 Β· Full-time
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