BSc (Hons) in Information Technology and Organisations (Combined Studies)

Why IT is important

IT is now an integral part of everyday life, in business, education, social and leisure activities. This degree offers the opportunity to develop and enhance existing skills, particularly concentrating on the twin issues of information and how we manage it, and the essential interpersonal skills necessary for successful interaction and business development. It is widely recognised within organisations that many practitioners in the IT industry require more than technical knowledge and ability.

All organisations use IT to store and manipulate information, and there is demand for graduates who have appropriate IT, management, and communication skills, an understanding of the information they are dealing with, and who are capable of dealing effectively with clients, particularly with regard to knowledge transfer.

About the course

Level 1 of the degree provides grounding in software and hardware skills, and information handling. It offers a wide range of optional modules, including IT applications in the Arts. Levels 2 and 3 concentrate on the management and strategic issues of IT in the workplace, and also include aspects of personal development pertinent to working in the field of IT.

Students will have the opportunity to take modules from other degree programmes offered by TILL. Guidance on module choices will be given.

Those successfully completing the required modules to Level 1, but not wishing to progress further, will be awarded a Certificate. Those who complete modules to Level 2, but do not wish to progress to Level 3 will be awarded the Diploma in IT and Organisations (Combined Studies).

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Entry requirements

All courses require students to be computer literate. This means being able to use a PC (with Windows) and common software. You should also know how to copy files to and from different disc drives.

General TILL entry requirements

Contact

Dr Verity Brack
T: 0114 222 7085
E: v.brack@sheffield.ac.uk

Example modules

Level 1

• Elements of Computing
• Information Resources
• Introduction to Information Handling
• Study Skills in Higher Education
• Technical Writing
• Working with ICT
• Introduction to Access Databases
• Getting Started with Research
• Creative Photoshop 1
• Web Site Development
• Effective Web Page Design

Level 2

• Website Design and Maintenance
• Website Scripting
• ICT and the Law
• Professional Development
• Using and Designing Databases
• Research Methods

Level 3

• Dissertation 1 and 2
• Project Management
• Developments in E-Commerce

Some credits may be taken at each level from any other degree programme offered by TILL or from other departments. Note: Not all modules are available every year.

What kind of jobs will this course prepare you for?

IT manager, technical author, helpdesk supervisor, project manager, information officer, web design and almost any job where IT is a major component.

Support facilities

Whilst studying you will be eligible for full access to all the University's amenities, including the Students' Union, libraries, careers service, computer rooms and sports facilities. For those with disabilities or other special needs extra help and support is available.

How to apply

You can apply online using our application form.

If you are applying to one of our named awards (Certificate, Degree, Foundation degree) we will usually invite you for an informal interview to discuss your programme of study and module choices.

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