Business Computing
BSc (Hons)
A truly interdisciplinary degree course, combining computing, business, marketing, management, software development and law, taught by experts from across the University.
Why study Business Computing at Dundee?
The IT specialists of the next decade will need to be multiskilled in order to keep up with the technological demands of international business. They will not only need to have the expertise to build technology for businesses but also understand business practice.
Our BSc Business Computing degree develops these computing skills and meets the demands of businesses, both nationally and internationally, including:
- selling online, through 'virtual storefronts' and online catalogues
- the exchange of business data
- online market research
- ensuring the security of business transactions
What's so good about Business Computing at Dundee?
Students have 24-hour access to our award-winning computing building. It has an unusual mixture of lab space and breakout areas, with a range of equipment for you to use such as programming kit for games consoles including the Nintendo Wii and Sony Playstation. The School of Computing is also home to one of only two Microsoft Surface tables in Scotland.
You will take a unique module specially developed by the School of Computing and leading industrialists for this degree: Technology Innovation Management - a UK "first". David Farquhar, 2in10 CEO, wrote: "We strongly believe that today's software engineering graduates need technical marketing skills and knowledge to be able to help their companies to build genuinely commercial products that markets want to buy. We have distilled over 300 years of technology product marketing and sales experience into our programmes, and are delighted to be able to deploy them for the benefit of students at the School of Computing."
Degree Combinations
- BSc Business Computing
Related Courses at Dundee
Teaching & Assessment
Careers
As a business computing graduate, you will have a broad range of skills and knowledge, making you highly employable in today's marketplace.
You will learn to use your skills in a real-world environment. For example, for an assignment to produce a market requirements document, students had to interview product managers from companies including Cisco, IBM, Sun, Money Dashboard, Wolfson and Microsoft.
You can take a work placement in the summer vacation between Level 3 and Level 4 to greatly enhance your employability and give you a good insight into working in industry.
Entry Requirements
The following are the minimum requirements, please note qualifications have to be obtained at the first sitting of examinations.
Courses starting September 2013
Level 1 Entry
| Qualification | Grade |
| SQA Higher | ABBB |
| GCE A-Level | BBB |
| ILC Higher | ABBB |
| IB Diploma | 30 points (including 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level) |
| Essential Subjects | Mathematics and a Science (SQA Higher, GCE A-Level, ILC Higher or IB Higher Level) |
| EU & International | Visit our EU and International webpages for entry requirements tailored to your home country |
Advanced Entry (to Level 2)
| Qualification | Grade |
| SQA Advanced Higher | BB (Advanced Higher) + BB (Higher) in different subjects |
| GCE A-Level | ABB |
| IB Diploma | 34 points (including 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level) |
| Essential Subjects | Mathematics and a Science(SQA Advanced Higher, GCE A-Level or IB Higher Level) and completion of the University's Java Online module. |
| For all School of Computing degrees, entry at Level 2 requires demonstration of competence in object-oriented programming using Java. This can be gained via our pre-entry module Java Online). | |
Other Qualifications
| Qualification | Grade |
| SQA | A relevant HNC with grade B in the Graded Unit (Level 1 entry) A relevant HNC with grade A in the Graded Unit and 120 SCQF credits or a relevant HND with grades BB in the Graded Units (Level 2 entry) |
| Scottish Baccalaureate | Pass with CC at Advanced Higher in 2 Sciences/Mathematics and a Science (Level 1 entry) Pass with BB at Advanced Higher in 2 Sciences/Mathematics and a Science (Level 2 entry) |
| SWAP Access | Relevant science subject with ABB grades to include Mathematics at SCQF Level 6 (Level 1 entry) |
| EDEXCEL | A relevant BTEC Extended Diploma with DDM (Level 1 entry) A relevant HND with Merits in appropriate Science modules (Level 2 entry) A relevant BTEC Extended Diploma with DDD (Level 2 entry) |
| Advanced Diploma | Grade B with ASL-A Levels in 2 Sciences/Mathematics and a Science at BB (Level 1 entry) Grade B with ASL-A Levels in 2 Sciences/Mathematics and a Science at AB (Level 2 entry) |
| Welsh Baccalaureate | Pass with A-Levels in 2 Sciences/Mathematics and a Science at BB (Level 1 entry) Pass with A-Levels in 2 Sciences/Mathematics and a Science at AB (Level 2 entry) |
| For entry to Computing, competence in Mathematics is essential. Level 2 entry requires completion of our pre-entry module Java Online | |
| Applicants with alternative overseas qualifications should visit the relevant country page on our International website. | |
Fees and Funding
There have been many changes to the arrangements for funding students entering higher education in recent years, yet a degree from the University of Dundee, with its high rate of employment success, remains a cost-effective option.
The fees you pay will, in most cases, depend on your current country of residence.
| Fee category | Fees for students starting September 2012 | Scholarships & Bursaries applicable |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish students | £1,820 per year of study. You can apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have your tuition fees paid by the Scottish government. |
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| Students from the rest of the UK | £9,000 per year, for a maximum of 3 years, even if you are studying a four year degree. You can apply for financial assistance, including a loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, from the Student Loan Company. |
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| EU students | £1,820 per year of study. You can apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have your tuition fees paid by the Scottish government. |
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| Overseas students (non-EU) | £12,180 per year. |
The fee shown is annual, and may be subject to an increase each year.
Living Costs
- Dundee is ranked as one of the most affordable places for students to live in the UK, and the cost of living is around 15% cheaper than the UK average.
- Increasing numbers of students are successfully undertaking part-time work to supplement their income. You can get advice from our Careers Service, both about job opportunities and how to find a suitable study/work/life balance. EU and international students are also allowed to work up to 20 hours per week.
- As a student in Scotland, you have free access to the National Health Service. Visits to doctors and hospitals, as well as prescriptions, sight tests and dental checkups, are available free of charge.
Your Application
All applications must be made through UCAS
UCAS Codes
Institution Code: D65
| Degree | UCAS Codes | KIS data |
|---|---|---|
| BSc Business Computing | G4N1 | View KIS data for this course |
UCAS Application Process
International Applicants
We have information specifically for international applicants on our International website:
- Your Home Country - including information about qualifications from individual countries
- Fees and Funding
- English Language Requirements
- International Student Support
Any questions?
If you have any further questions about the application process, please contact:
Home / EU applicants
Undergraduate Admissions
Admissions & Student Recruitment
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland
Telephone: 01382 388585/ 384370/ 388074 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 388585/ 384370/ 388074 (from outside the UK)
Email: ContactUs@dundee.ac.uk
International applicants
International Office
Admissions & Student Recruitment
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland
Telephone: 01382 388 111 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 388 111 (from outside the UK)
Email: ContactUs@dundee.ac.uk
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