Foundation Degree in Business Information Technology
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Foundation Degree
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 240 credits
Description
If you are currently studying towards this foundation degree (G13) please note that it is only available until 31 December 2016. In order to claim this qualification, you must have completed the required 240 credits by this time. If you have any questions about your eligibility for this qualification please contact the Credit, Qualifications and Ceremonies Centre on +44(0) 1908 653003 or by email.
This degree is being replaced by our new Foundation Degree in Computing and IT Practice (G23).
If you’re a new student looking to embark on a foundation degree in ICT, we strongly advise you to study the new foundation degree (G23).
The Foundation Degree in Business Information Technology enables you to develop the knowledge and skills that you need to work effectively in a modern IT-rich business environment. You’ll explore the technological, business and people aspects of IT; learn about business functions and processes; develop practical, professional and employability skills that will enhance your career prospects; and learn how IT can improve personal and organisational performance. You’ll also learn how to plan for and manage your personal and professional development and gain an understanding of change and project management through real work-based activities.
How to register
Registration is not yet open for this qualification. For an autumn 2012 start, registration opens on 27 March 2012. If you would like to register your interest, you can order our free guide to studying in 2012.
Career relevance and employability
The increasing importance of IT in organisations demands an increasing number of informed and skilled IT/business professionals. A widening skills gap in this area means that there will be a growing number of job opportunities for those who can apply their knowledge of IT to provide innovative and effective solutions to business problems. The Foundation Degree in Business Information Technology offers the mix of skills and knowledge that employers and professional bodies are looking for through its distinctive blend of vocational, professional and academic components. Work-based learning is fundamental to this degree. Unlike many other university programmes, a significant part of your study is based on your experience of IT within your workplace. In order to study the work-based learning modules (T122 and T227), you must be employed in paid or voluntary work using IT as an essential part of your role (e.g. to communicate, share information, manage projects, support IT systems and networks) for at least eight hours per week.
This Foundation Degree course is aimed at students seeking continuing professional development, which will give them nationally recognised formal accreditation of their professional and academic achievement. It will also help those wishing to start a career working with IT in a business context.
There is more information about how OU study can improve your employability in the OU’s Employability Statement from our Careers Advisory Service. You can also read or download our publication OU study and your career and look at our subject pages to find out about career opportunities.
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.
Credit for previous study elsewhere
If you have already completed some successful study at higher education level at another institution we may be able to give you credit that you can count towards this Open University qualification. Further details will be available when registration opens for this qualification.
On completion
On successful completion of the required modules, you will be awarded a Foundation Degree in Business Information Technology and will be entitled to use the letters FD (Open) after your name.
Fees 2012
See fees and funding options for study from September 2012.
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