Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems
About this programme
Our BSc Business Information Systems degree prepares you for a wide range of varied careers. As a graduate you will have excellent career prospects and the range of potential employers will be vast across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. There is also the potential to work as a self employed entrepreneur. Our careers service offers you a range of support both while you're studying with us – and after you've graduated.
Entry requirements
· WASSCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects. · SSSCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects. · GCE Candidates: 1. Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus three (3) relevant elective subjects. 2. Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject (for Science students). Other diploma and certificates deemed equivalent to (1) or (2) by NAB/GES of the above will be considered on merit. OTHER REQUIREMENTS · HND holders: Applicant must have graduated with a good HND certificate (i.e. at least 2nd Class Lower Division). In addition, the applicant must have acquired a 2-year post HND qualification working experience. HND applicants in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Information Systems will be admitted at level 300 while other related programmes will be admitted at level 200. · Mature Students: Applicants lacking the necessary academic qualifications may be considered for admission at level 100 if they are 25 years and above and have demonstrated relevant professional and working experience. Applicants will also be required to attend an interview to determine their eligibility for the programme. · Transfer of Credit: This will be handled as stated in the University’s academic bulletin.
Career prospects
Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates from Valley View University would be gainfully employed in the following fields of endeavour: · Banking and finance · Marketing and advertising companies · Business analysts: Business architect, enterprise-wide information specialist, · Software development: application programmer, software architect, system programmer/engineer. · Systems analyst: Product specialist, systems engineer, solutions specialist, technical designer. · Accounting Technical sales: Sales manager, account manager, sales executive. · Technical support: Helpdesk support, operations analyst, problem manager. · Network engineering: Hardware troubleshooting and repairs, network designing. · Technical consultant: IT consultant, application specialist, enterprise-wide information specialist. · Web developer: Web designer, web producer, multimedia architect, internet engineer.