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The world’s leading companies are using technology to change the business landscape. With everyone competing for talent, business-savvy tech experts are in high demand.
Many organisations know technology can transform their business, but they don’t know how. We designed this programme so you have the potential to lead them through the digital transformation process.
Our BSc (Hons) Business Technology degree gives you the skills needed in a modern business environment. You’ll learn to identify business challenges, find technological solutions, manage technology projects and services, and analyse business data.
As well as vital business skills, you’ll also learn about some of the biggest technologies of today. Cloud computing with Amazon Web Services (AWS), programming languages, and databases all feature on the course.
Towards the end of the course, you’ll have the opportunity to complete your own project. You could act as...
3 years full-time
4 years with placement
4 years overseas study
Melanie"I never expected the amazing support that we received during our first year. The tutors go out of their way to help us get the most out of every module, every lecture and tutorial. They post extra notes on Moodle and reply quickly to emails".
BSc (Hons) Business Technology
Association for Project Management
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Business School Impact System (BSIS)
EFMD Quality Improvement System
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023-2027
National Student Survey 2024 (NSS)
You will study eight 15-credit units. Please note that the following list of units is indicative and may be subject to change.
Most programming languages have similar basic constructs for building logic within them. In this module, students will learn some of these constructs or concepts - including variables, data types, decision and looping structures, basic algorithms, arrays, structured programming and reuse of code. Students will use the C# language because its syntax is similar to Java and C++, which are popular languages used in industry.
It is important for students in this programme to engage with employers from a variety of sectors to gain insight into future careers in the field of business technology. The module will enable students to identify and develop specific skills and attributes required to gain employment and succeed within their chosen profession. This includes developing a strong CV, connecting with like-minded professionals, and also completing the bronze level of the iDEA Digital Enterprise Awards.
Data is considered to be the "new oil" in today’s digital world. This module examines the nature of data and introduces students to current systems and technologies used to effectively and safely manage and utilise the various types of data. We evaluate how data management enables data analytics, which in turn provides key insights to support the decision-making process.
The field of technological advancements and societal development is largely driven by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0. This module introduces students to contemporary developments in this area and reviews the disruptive and transformative technologies, which are driving technological change and underpinning Industry 4.0. It also takes account of the changing and developing landscape for new socioeconomic, political and societal models.
Businesses today are operating in a highly complex and dynamic landscape. This module introduces students to contemporary business/e-business and the factors that shape the nature of businesses operating in an increasingly complex global market. Students will be exposed to a range of relevant tools and frameworks to analyse the impact of dynamic business landscape and volatile global markets on a business's ability to compete successfully.
System analysis and design involves planning the development of information systems through understanding and specifying in detail what a system should do. This module introduces tools and techniques for analysing identified business requirements of Information Technology and Information Systems and translating these into Information Technology Systems requirements.
Information systems are basically processors of data into information for specific business uses. It is important to understand the role of stakeholders in influencing system requirements and technology adoption. This module introduces fundamental concepts of data, information, knowledge, systems and information systems. Students develop appreciation of businesses working as sociotechnical systems in their business environment, and how to evaluate these to identify technical requirements.
HTML, JavaScript and CSS are core technologies used in building most websites. They are platform-independent and browser-independent. In this module, students will learn how to use these technologies to develop responsive websites. The programming languages used will be the same as those used in the Programming Fundamentals module.
Our BSc (Hons) Business Technology degree offers the chance to spend a year getting a taste of professional life. It not only gives you the opportunity to develop your core skills and learn about how a business really operates in your industry, but also shows employers that you’re ready to get to work.
Find out more about what a placement can do for you. Visit our placements page.
Study abroad
Instead of a placement, you’ll have the opportunity to spend up to a year overseas, studying with one of our partner institutions across Europe, or beyond. Go abroad in the third year of your degree, and you’ll not only learn about other cultures, improve your language skills and discover more about yourself – you’ll also boost your career prospects.
Having first-hand knowledge of another country’s culture and traditions can take you far in a range of careers. And, by going abroad, you’ll also demonstrate the kind of independent spirit and adaptability that many employers want.
Working abroad
Gaining work experience with an international flavour offers a double benefit. While you’ll learn valuable professional skills in a real-world workplace, you’ll also experience different cultures, ways of working and new perspectives. Whether it’s a summer exchange, holiday internship or year-long international placement, global experience can make a world of difference to your career prospects.
You will study six core 15-credit units; please see below. In addition, you will choose two 15 credit optional units. Please note that the following list of modules is indicative and may be subject to change.
Databases are widely applied in the querying and construction of complex datasets. This module introduces students to structured query language (SQL), which is largely used for manipulating data in contemporary relational database management systems and describes how to craft simple and complex queries for analysing and transforming data.
The rapid pace in technological development has created ethical dilemmas for organisations and poses significant challenges for regulatory bodies. This module introduces students to some guiding principles around technology regulations, ethics, sustainability and security that influence how both individuals and businesses make decisions in relation to technology adoption.
This module is aimed at young professionals who are likely to have some responsibility for managing technology at some stage in their career, which may include hardware, software, implementation, procurement, maintenance or security. Because the world of technology changes so rapidly, this is a practitioner-based, rather than a theoretical module. A wide range of issues are covered, from risk management, through project planning, implementation, procurement, and security. The assignment is based on a real-world business problem and is individually assessed.
Technology managers face unique challenges and risks when leading technical project teams to deliver solutions that address strategic needs and provide stakeholder value. This module introduces students to the general principles of managing technology projects and focuses on the tools, techniques, and skills required to apply the IS/IT success strategies to managing tech projects.
Decision-making in today’s digital era is a complex task: decision-response speed has increased, data overload is common, and information distortion hinders effective decision-making. As a result, there is a greater emphasis on evidence-based decision-making. This module assesses how computerised decision support systems (DSS) support business and organisational decision-making activities. DSS help decision-makers compile useful information from raw data, documents, personal knowledge, and business models in order to identify and solve problems and make the right decisions.
Cloud Computing is a metaphor for internet-based delivery of computing resources on a scalable basis. It is a model which provides on-demand access to shared resources. This module introduces students to various cloud service and deployment models, such as AWS, cloud infrastructure and cloud reference models.
Our BSc (Hons) Business Technology degree offers the chance to spend a year getting a taste of professional life. It not only gives you the opportunity to develop your core skills and learn about how a business really operates in your industry, but also shows employers that you’re ready to get to work.
Find out more about what a placement can do for you. Visit our placements page.
Study abroad
Instead of a placement, you’ll have the opportunity to spend up to a year overseas, studying with one of our partner institutions across Europe, or beyond. Go abroad in the third year of your degree, and you’ll not only learn about other cultures, improve your language skills and discover more about yourself – you’ll also boost your career prospects.
Having first-hand knowledge of another country’s culture and traditions can take you far in a range of careers. And, by going abroad, you’ll also demonstrate the kind of independent spirit and adaptability that many employers want.
Working abroad
Gaining work experience with an international flavour offers a double benefit. While you’ll learn valuable professional skills in a real-world workplace, you’ll also experience different cultures, ways of working and new perspectives. Whether it’s a summer exchange, holiday internship or year-long international placement, global experience can make a world of difference to your career prospects.
In addition to the three modules below, you will choose one 15-credit unit from either Digital Business Implementation or Digital Business Technical Implementation and one 30 credit unit from either Research Project, Business Consultancy or Technology Build. The remaining 30 credits will be taken from a range of optional units.
Please note that the following list of modules is indicative and may be subject to change.
Organisations across the globe are digitally transforming as they are challenged to improve business processes and develop new capabilities. This module aims to build on previous modules and expose students to the intricacies of managing complex business operations and supporting these with strategically orientated information systems.
We live in a digital era in which anything and everything can be discovered online within seconds. This module introduces students to entrepreneurial thinking in the context of digital business. This further enhances their employability and professional skills by challenging students to develop their personal brand, to execute their own ideas to develop a new digital business or transform an existing business or process.
Students undertake a substantial independent project aimed at business improvement. This is appropriate the subject specialism of Business Technology.
Our BSc (Hons) Business Technology degree offers the chance to spend a year getting a taste of professional life. It not only gives you the opportunity to develop your core skills and learn about how a business really operates in your industry, but also shows employers that you’re ready to get to work.
Find out more about what a placement can do for you. Visit our placements page.
Study abroad
Instead of a placement, you’ll have the opportunity to spend up to a year overseas, studying with one of our partner institutions across Europe, or beyond. Go abroad in the third year of your degree, and you’ll not only learn about other cultures, improve your language skills and discover more about yourself – you’ll also boost your career prospects.
Having first-hand knowledge of another country’s culture and traditions can take you far in a range of careers. And, by going abroad, you’ll also demonstrate the kind of independent spirit and adaptability that many employers want.
Working abroad
Gaining work experience with an international flavour offers a double benefit. While you’ll learn valuable professional skills in a real-world workplace, you’ll also experience different cultures, ways of working and new perspectives. Whether it’s a summer exchange, holiday internship or year-long international placement, global experience can make a world of difference to your career prospects.
Whether you’ve already made your decision about what you want to study, or you’re just considering your options, there are lots of ways you can meet us and find out more about student life at Manchester Met.
We offer:
Your studies are supported by a department of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field.
We often link up with external professionals too, helping to enhance your learning and build valuable connections to the working world.
These typical entry requirements may be subject to change for the 2025/26 academic year. Please check back for further details.
GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent
Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer
IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects
Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered.
A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement.
AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted.
The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications.
Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.
GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English pass
and
GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics or Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics pass
GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent
Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer
IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects
Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered.
A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement.
AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted.
The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications.
Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.
There’s further information for international students on our international website if you’re applying with non-UK qualifications.
Full-time fee: £9,250 per year. This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation and may increase each academic year in line with inflation or UK government policy for both new and continuing students.
Full-time fee: £20,000 per year. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
A degree typically comprises 360 credits, a DipHE 240 credits, a CertHE 120 credits, and an integrated masters 480 credits. The tuition fee for the placement year for those courses that offer this option is £1,850, subject to inflationary increases based on government policy and providing you progress through the course in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study). The tuition fee for the study year abroad for those courses that offer this option is £1,385, subject to inflationary increases based on government policy and providing you progress through the course in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
Optional estimate: £600
All of the books required for the course are available from the library. The University also has PC labs and a laptop loan service. However, many students choose to buy some of the core textbooks for the course and/or a laptop.
Students may also need to print their assignments and other documents. Campus printing costs start from 5p per page. Estimated costs are £300 for a laptop, and up to £100 each year for books and printing.
Students are required to buy ad-hoc materials, such as boards for mood boards and other coursework in Year 2.
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Money MattersWe’ve designed the course to give you a broad range of knowledge and skills valuable for any modern company. If you do the optional placement year too, you’ll already have work experience when you graduate.
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UCAS code(s)2W49
Institution code: M40
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