2-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate for Science and Engineering - Transfer to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Business Information Systems

Program Description Build a future by studying in the UK, with a pathway course at Kaplan International College (KIC) London. Situated in the world’s top academic city (QS Best Student Cities 2019), the College will prepare students for a university degree, and for a successful career. Study at one of the most respected international colleges in London, and progress to one of 8 universities, including the University of Westminster. The commercially well-connected University of Westminster is hugely international. Students can study alongside students from nearly 170 countries. Working in the world of information systems can be exciting and rewarding as businesses become more and more reliant on information systems to support innovation, decision making and day-to-day operations. The creative use of information systems can transform organisations. Successful enterprises require hybrid managers and analysts who can evaluate and use the tools, gauge the risks and provide the key insights and sound direction for strategic business planning. The Business Information Systems BSc will give students a clear perspective of the current nature and practice of business information systems, and will develop an understanding of the business challenges of an enterprise, and the ability to conceive and manage solutions which are increasingly ICT dependent. Students will integrate their skills of problem solving and information systems modelling with their knowledge of business processes and environments. They will be able to consult on, support or develop the technological platforms of an enterprise to achieve competitive advantage, building a career in roles ranging from systems developer to business manager. The course offers a short-term work-based learning experience that will give students the opportunity to work on a real-life problem, which is normally set by an external organisation as a small-scale project. This experience will allow them to put new knowledge and skills into practice by addressing a real-life situation, usually within the context of a business-related problem. In addition, students will have the opportunity to undertake a year in industry (work placement) after completing the second year of their study. This will help students to gain work experience and enhance employability. Students will be offered help and support to find and secure placement opportunities through various workshops and events organised by the Careers and Employability Service and the course team.