University of West London
Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) with Industrial Placement BSc (Hons)
University of West London

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) with Industrial Placement BSc (Hons) and other courses in at University of West London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .

Overall student satisfaction
75 /100
10 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Business Computing

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23000 £23000 £28500
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £30000 £15500 - £27500 £20000 - £35500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Business Computing

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24000 £29000 £27000
25-75 percentile range £20500 - £28000 £19500 - £32000 £17500 - £40500

Course Description

This course is a Tech Industry Gold degree, accredited by The Tech Partnership. During this course you will play a leading role in mobilising IT and information systems to deliver business efficiency and a competitive edge. This course was designed to address the skills gaps reported by employers, who have often complained that computing graduates lack the business and 'soft' skills required by industry. As a result the ITMB is now one of the most employable degrees being offered by UK universities. This course will prepare you for a fulfilling career in management or consultancy roles within the IT industry. You will be given a professional advantage by learning core business and management skills at the same time as developing the IT knowledge and technical skills required by the industry. One of the highlights of the degree is the involvement of Tech Partnership employers throughout the course. To keep abreast of the latest developments in the IT industry, industry specialists will present regular 'guru lectures' on a range of cutting edge topics. This course features an industrial placement year. This gives you the opportunity to obtain further work experience with ITMB industry partners, helping you to secure employment on graduation. IT graduates generally have a good record of achieving employment and progressing in their professional work. Popular paths for graduates from this course include IT management and consultancy. You may also wish to undertake postgraduate study to specialise in a subject you've already studied, or to explore something new.

This course is accredited by industry as Tech Industry Gold. Managed by TechSkills, a techUK company, this accreditation recognises programmes for quality and relevance to digital and technology careers. Tech Industry Gold programmes blend the technical, business, project and professional skills most valued by employers.

What You Will Learn

Programme content: As a student of Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) with Industrial Placement, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Modules

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) with Industrial Placement BSc (Hons) at University of West London

40% Information Technology Professionals
20% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Sales occupations
5% Process, plant and machine operatives
5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Business Computing

Qualification requirements

Pass Access to HE Diploma (Minimum of 45 credits at level 3)

GCSE (or recognised equivalent) English and Mathematics at Grade C or above

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 5.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) with Industrial Placement, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) with Industrial Placement BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
International £13250 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2024

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 2
  • year 3
  • year 4

University Rankings

Positions of University of West London in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of West London

The University of West London (UWL) is a government funded university in England. West London is made up of eight distinct schools: Claude Littner Business School, London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism, the School of Computing and Engineering, the College of Nursing, London College of Music, the School of Law and Criminology, the School of Human and Social Sciences, and the London School of Film.

Student composition of University of West London

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:
10495
postgraduates:
1615
Total:
12110
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Where is this programme taught

Ealing / Brentford
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