BSc in Entrepreneurship with Business Information Systems
About this programme
As technology is becoming more and more commoditized, firms are finding it increasingly difficult competing in the marketplace as leaders using cutting-edge technology without incurring the immense risk of massive failures. Businesses are rather turning to existing technologies to gain more insight into the most optimized business decisions that create value without adding to business costs. Achieving such success depends on correctly posing and finding answers at the intersection of technology and business domains. In a knowledge economy, individuals with the right cross-disciplinary knowledge and skills in business and information technology are in big demand to play the critical role of helping firms exploit complex information systems in nimble ways to gain sustained competitive advantages. Today businesses, are driven by the information they offer and more often than not, this is via modern systems using networked computers, the web and large scale databases. This course provides you with the technical and managerial understanding to develop and manage such information systems. The combined abilities of a professional information systems designer who understands the needs of a business, is an extremely employable asset. ETI’s Bachelor of Science programme in Business Information Systems among other things will raise a new generation of entrepreneurs and professionals with the sound knowledge and skills of the way in which businesses operate and use such technical skills in the development and application of computerized information systems. Apart from a solid foundation in business practices and information technology, the programmes emphasizes the development of the skills and experience for the graduates to be able to work as information systems developers and modellers particularly in industries where competence in systems analysis and design, business process modelling and project management are required.
Entry requirements
Candidates must have passed in six (6) subjects with an overall aggregate of 36/24 at the WASSCE/SSSCE/NECO level respectively. Three of the six subjects must be core subjects: 1. English Language 2. Mathematics 3. Integrated Science 4. Social Studies (Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Agricultural Science for Nigeria student) and three (3) electives in relevant subjects with aggregate of 24 or better for SSCE holders and 36 for WASSCE holders For purposes of admission, a pass in WASSCE/NECO means Grade: A1 – C6. SSSCE means Grade: A – D. Mature Students’ Admission to BSc through Access Classes & Entrance Examinations The applicant must: be at least 25 years old; show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth date which is at least 5 years old at the time of application; provide introductory letter from employer or show any other proof of employment; Pass entrance examinations in English Language, Mathematics and aptitude test. OR have credit passes in English and Mathematics with 2 yrs working experience.