Study location	Ireland, ATU Galway City
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons) (Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business Information Systems)
Course code	0125/0075

Tuition fee	€12,000 per year

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Qualifications must meet the equivalent of the Irish Leaving Cert level 5 NFQ The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. This includes a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. If your Documents are not in English, please upload a translated version You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL 69+ or Duolingo English Test 90+ More Information

More information	atu.ie/..ours-business-information-systems

Overview

An understanding of information systems is vital to anyone who wants to work in, or manage a business.

An understanding of information systems is vital to anyone who wants to work in, or manage, a business. This is a highly practical course, which combines information technology with business subjects. This qualification will enable graduates to gain employment in diverse roles within the business and IT sectors. Students will learn how to use the data generated by computer-based information systems in a business context. They will also learn how to design, implement and maintain an array of technologies including the World Wide Web, mobile devices, enterprise systems, social media and cloud computing.

This four-year Level 8 course prepares you to become a skilled knowledge worker and information systems specialist for tomorrow’s dynamic and global businesses. Now with a Work Placement in Year 3 – students get a chance to try out their new found skills in a professional working environment.
A major knowledge gap exists between managers who need to run the business, but are confused by the Information Technology Systems, and the ‘techies’ who deliver working IT solutions, but are not addressing the business needs. This programme aims to develop your understanding of the interaction between IT systems and business to prepare you for graduate positions in business operations and IT projects. These roles include jobs like Business Systems Analysts, IT Project Managers, Cloud Support Analysts, IT Consultants, Support Engineers, Database Administrators, Web Developers and many others.

This programme, which is offered both as a four-year Level 8 programme and a three-year Level 7 programme, and is highly practical, combining business and IT. A key strength of this programme is its focus on emerging technologies including Cloud Computing and Data Analytics.

Career opportunities

This qualification will enable graduates to gain employment in diverse roles within the business and IT areas which includes but is not limited to:

IT / IS Business Analysts
IT Project Management
Data Analysts
Business Systems Analysts
Web Developers
Applications support and testing
Cloud Analysts
Solutions Architects
In the past, students from our information systems degree have gained employment with companies such as Hewlett Packard, SAP, Siemens, Accenture, Dell, Metlife, Fidelity Ireland and many more.