BSc (Hons) Business Computing and Information Systems Top-up Degree

Graduate from the University of Lancashire

The BSc (Hons) Business Computing and Information Systems Top-up Degree is an online final-year degree route delivered by NCC Education, validated and awarded by the University of Lancashire. It is designed to prepare students for employment in the IT sector by combining technical IT knowledge with business expertise.

Course Overview

This programme is equivalent to the third year of a bachelor’s degree and provides a natural progression route for learners who have completed NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing or Level 5 Diploma in Business IT, or a comparable qualification.

The programme equips students with technical IT skills and business understanding, preparing graduates for senior roles across information systems, IT management, software, networking, data, and cyber security environments.

On successful completion, students receive a degree validated and awarded by the University of Lancashire.

Career Opportunities

• IT Management / Consultancy
• Software Engineering
• Networking
• Data Management
• Cyber Security
• Information Systems Management

Study Details

• Delivery Method: Online via the NCC Education virtual learning environment (VLE)
• Duration: Full-time 1 year
• Duration: Part-time 2–3 years
• Credits: 120 credits
• Enrollment dates: February and August

Entry Requirements

• NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (L5DC)
• NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Business Management (L5DC BM)
• Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing
• Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Computing & Systems Development (Networking)
• Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Information Systems / Network Engineering
• Edexcel HND Computing and Systems Development (QCF)
• ATHE Level 5 Diploma in Computing
• Informatics Diploma in IT and Advanced Diploma in IT
• Informatics International Advanced Diploma in Computing
• OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology
• Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology
• SQA Advanced Diploma in Computer Science
• Any similar qualification approved by NCC Education and the University of Lancashire

Qualification Structure

Students study five core units:

• Advanced Database Management Systems
• Corporate Communication Systems Management
• eBusiness
• Managing Information Systems Projects
• Information Systems Project

Assessment

Assessment is completed through coursework assignments.

Academic Progression

Graduates are eligible to apply for postgraduate and master’s degree study at institutions across the world after completing the programme.