- BIS UCC is the largest business/computing programme of its type in Ireland with
an annual intake of 130 students.
- The BSc BIS is a four year undergraduate programme with a paid business placement
at the end of the 3rd year.
- The degree programme includes a range of technical subject matter and a variety
of business subjects hence providing a broad curriculum for students.
- BIS in UCC are committed to the philosophy of placement as an integral part of the
undergraduate degree programme.
- Review a more detailed definition of
covered during the four year undergraduate
degree programme
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why students chooses BIS at UCC
BIS Overview
Business Information Systems (BIS) is a four-year degree programme that specialises
in key business and technology skills, providing students with an excellent springboard
for a successful career within IS or business related sectors. BIS students study
an interesting mix of business subjects such as Economics, Accounting, Management
and Marketing. IT related subjects are also on offer covering topics like programming,
web development, networking, systems analysis and database development. In third
year, BIS students have the opportunity to work in industry for six months. The
BIS
allows students to take what they have learnt in lectures and practical sessions
and apply it in an organisation. This paid placement means that BIS students have
practical business experience before they complete their degree. BIS students also
enjoy their four years at UCC as members of the BIS Society. Soccer tournaments,
formal balls and weekends away are widely anticipated annual events! See more detail
on the full
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BIS Factsheet
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Course Code
> CK203
- Minimum points 2009
> 380
- Minimum points 2010
> 380
- Typical intake
> 150 Students
- Length of programme
> 4 years
- Special features
> 6 month paid
international
in the third year of the course
Entry requirements
>
2010 HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O level in the
Leaving Certificate from: Irish, English, another language, Mathematics and two
other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
Careers
After a challenging and enjoyable four years studying in BIS, what type of career
can you look forward to?
The range of careers, companies, and locations open to BIS graduates is immense.
BIS graduates work in many types of careers, in many types of business, in many
areas of the world.
- You could be a manager of an IS project in a pharmaceutical company in Cork.
- You could be a trainee accountant in a major bank in London.
- You could be a business analyst for a consultancy company in Philadelphia.
- You could be a software engineer for a computer company in Belgium.
These examples are a small selection of the options available to you when you graduate
from BIS. The list of potential options is huge, but these options are open to you
because of the skills and abilities you will have on completion of your time in
BIS.
As the graph shows, by graduation every September the majority of BIS students are
in full time employment.
In fact, many BIS students have job offers before starting the final year of the
program. During the student's
,
the student is often offered a job by the company they worked with. Our students
are valued by companies so highly that the companies will wait a year for them,
just to ensure that they get the best. With significant
,
BIS also gives students the opportunity to go down a more business orientated career
path. For a challenging and rewarding career, BIS is the degree to give you these
options.
For a challenging and rewarding career, BIS is the degree to give you these
options.
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Email BIS now at: bis@ucc.ie
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