BSc (Hons) Business Computing

• Software design
• Application development
• Cloud computing
• Consultancy and operations management
• Business intelligence
• Data analysis.

If you are studying the BSc (Hons) Business Computing with Integrated Foundation Year version of this course, key topics of your integrated foundation year will include:

• Understanding how graphical computer outputs are generated, interpreted, and utilized in digital systems
• Applying planning, time management, and structured production methods to achieve successful software and hardware outcomes
• Developing responsible and accountable technical workflows in creative computing
• Analyzing complex problems, formulating strategic approaches, implementing solutions, and critically evaluating results
• Experimenting with physical computing, graphical interfaces, and software tools to explore creative and technical possibilities
• Demonstrating and understanding of the historical development, impact, and limitations of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Gaining foundational knowledge of programming concepts, including functions, arrays, objects, and event-driven programming

If you choose to add an Integrated Foundation Year on this course, you will be first introduced to the fundamental principles of design. Your foundation year gives you the time, space and support to explore your strengths, build confidence and prepare for the demands of project-based, industry-focused learning. Modules are as follows:

• Module 1: Diagnostic exploration - making informed choices
• Module 2: Technical - Technical knowledge in practice
• Module 3: Specialist - Innovating specialist practice
• Module 4: Integration - Integrated practice for progression to Higher Education

Master the fundamentals of software engineering, web development and database architecture alongside essential business and project management principles.

Modules may include:

• Rave Beginnings in Computing
• Business Information Systems
• System Automation
• Web Development
• Computing in Society
• Databases

Expand your technical and managerial expertise through cyber risk evaluation, cloud-based architecture, business system automation and data analytics.

Modules may include: 

• Cyber Risk Management
• Business System Automation
• Business Analytics
• Professional Skills
• Cloud Based Systems

Refine your commercial and technical acumen in cybersecurity and IT project management while delivering a comprehensive Final Major Project to showcase your degree expertise.

Modules may include:

• Cyber Security
• Information System Management
• Information System Automation
• IT Project Management
• Career Preparation
• Final Major Project

A variety of learning and teaching methods are employed in this course. 

These include but are not limited to;

Directed, guided and independent learning, lectures, seminars, practical workshops and laboratories, problem-based activities, live industry briefs, industry case studies, collaborative projects, group presentations, project supervision, online activities and self-directed study.

The course is assessed entirely by coursework.

Study hours

BSc (Hons) Business Computing

• 864 hours of face-to-face taught
• 2736 hours of independent study learning

BSc (Hons) Business Computing with Integrated Foundation Year

• 1152 hours of face-to-face taught
• 3648 hours of independent study learning

Books and study resources: £0–£150. 

Optional site visits, employer-engagement activities and events may involve travel costs. 

Note on laptop costs: Students are recommended to have access to a personal laptop to support web development, databases, business analytics and automation activities. If a new purchase is needed, budget approximately £600–£1,200 as a one-off cost, ideally timed for the start of Year 1. Studio computers are available on campus for students who do not yet have their own device.

Our campus 

You'll study in a building designed to encourage collaboration between the different disciplines and practices within Ravensbourne, and to stimulate the work of innovative professionals and creative collaboration.

It features a variety of workspaces, including social and quiet areas, high-tech creative suites, technology hubs, design studios and more. 

Want to see where you'd be studying up close? When you book a guided building tour, you can see our fantastic facilities for yourself and find out more from one of our helpful student ambassadors.

Our local area

Ravensbourne is ideally connected - North Greenwich station is just a 2-minute walk away from our campus and offers amazing views from the Greenwich Peninsula.

These transport links offer an easy route to some of London's major business hubs, perfect for reaching possible placements or networking events with employers in the worlds of business or technology.  

At Ravensbourne we accept a wide range of qualifications for entry onto our courses, whilst also considering the context in which they were achieved. For this course, we would usually require a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Maths in addition to any of the below;

• Three A Levels at grade BCC or above
• BTEC Extended Diploma at grade DMM
• UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma
• T Level (pass or above)
• Access to Higher Education Diploma
• International Baccalaureate at grade 24 or above
• Other/Mixed qualifications equivalent to 104 UCAS Tariff points

Interview and portfolio requirements

There are no interview or portfolio requirements for this course.

At Ravensbourne we accept a wide range of qualifications for entry onto our courses, whilst also considering the context in which they were achieved. For this course, we would usually require a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Maths in addition to any of the below;

• Two A Levels at grade CC or above
• BTEC Extended Diploma at grade MPP
• Other/Mixed qualifications equivalent to 64 UCAS Tariff points

Interview and portfolio requirements

There are no interview or portfolio requirements for this course.