hero banner image

BA (Hons) Business Management with Information Systems

Explore how the pieces of the business puzzle come together aided by technology, to boost productivity and organisation. Graduates who understand how technology supports and drives business are in high demand as businesses rely on it more than ever.

...

91.7% of graduates in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes, 2019-20)

...

Understand the fundamentals of managing a business

...

Discover how to evaluate and manage information systems in business

Course overview

Enhance your understanding of crucial business principles, organisational dynamics and system tools on this technology-driven, business fundamentals course.

Today, web and mobile systems are incredibly important for organisations. Whilst it is essential to know how to use them effectively, this course isn't overly technical as it is focused on how to optimise processes.

Learn about user-centric system design, technology trends, database management and mobile tech. As you learn how to use technology for strategic planning and operations, develop an understanding of the architecture of business systems.

Develop your Information Systems (IS) skills with a focus on commercial aspects such as the global business environment, finance, marketing, project management and organisational behaviour.

Discover how to build a thriving business by understanding key elements, including sustainability, growth management, innovation, organisational psychology, and ethical considerations related to technology.

Putting it all together will equip you with the management and technical skills you need to plan and organise the large-scale information resources that run modern organisations.

Why choose this course?

Business information systems are getting bigger and more complicated. They help companies handle data about their organisation, finances, personnel and lots more. Through this Business Management and Information Systems course, you will be equipped with the skills and understanding to deliver processes and information throughout your career.

Master the pieces of the business puzzle, how to organise them, and how to make the most of IT systems' growing capabilities to serve organisations of all shapes and sizes.

Learn how to set up business processes in a scalable way that identifies and supports organisational information needs. It's important to make sure that technology helps us, instead of getting in our way.

Explore subjects like creativity, the shifting demands of people and advancements in technology, as you delve into the factors that push innovation and evolution in the business world.

Acquire important professional skills like project management, creative thinking, and innovative problem-solving.

By taking assessments that simulate real-world scenarios, you can enhance your skills in composing business reports, giving presentations and elevator pitches, and evaluating case studies.

We maintain good connections with professional organisations and businesses. Come to on-campus events and meet entrepreneurs-in-residence, business ambassadors, and industry leaders. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, you are encouraged to enter the ‘Flare Ignite’ annual competition with winners getting support, training and funding to help make their ideas a reality.

Most importantly, you are mentored to set ambitious goals and achieve personal and professional success.

Professional accreditations

Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
All Level 4 students' study ‘Understanding Marketing’, which covers 95% of the syllabus for the CIM award in Marketing Principles and students have the opportunity to sign up to take the CIM 90 minute multiple choice Marketing Principles exam.

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Exemptions via core accounting modules:

  • CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting: BA1 Fundamentals of Business Economics; BA2 Fundamentals of Management Accounting; BA3 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting; BA4 Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law
  • CIMA Operational Level: E1 Organisational Management

Your future career

Stand out in the graduate marketplace with a well-rounded skillset backed by practical experience. 91.7% of our students are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes, 2019-2020).

Possible roles of employment include:

  • IT manager
  • Systems architect
  • Systems analyst
  • Databases administrator
  • Project manager
  • Cyber security consultant

Graduates have landed successful roles in CGI, GRAYCE, Flextrade, Tesco, and IBM, as well as freelance consultants.

This degree will provide you with a unique perspective on using technology effectively in business today, revealing the beating core of modern organisations. The rounded skill set you develop will prepare you for commercial success.

What you'll study

Our main goal in this BA Business Management and Information Systems degree is to help you become a skilled business professional who has a grasp on both theory and real-world applications.

This is done through a combination of in class teaching (around eight hours per week), supported by additional reading and resource recommendations to further develop your learning.

In your first year, you'll learn about the basics of business management and how technology can benefit a company. This will include introductory topics on both tangible and intangible benefits.

During your second year, you'll delve into the realm of technology's influence on businesses and organisations, as well as its effects on individuals. You'll cover subjects like user-centred design and consumer behaviour. You will also focus on your professional skill set.

During your final year, you can delve into a passion by working on your applied business project. This involves researching a business area that you choose, which can often set you apart during job interviews.

You will be encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities to enhance your knowledge and practical experience through our Go Herts programme and Future Success events.

What if I need support?

You'll benefit from an academic support team, wellbeing team and a personal tutor to help you adjust to the demands of university learning and living.

Additional support is available from our Student Success team focused on inclusive learning and our dedicated Future Success network who will help you with work experience, placements and graduate jobs.

You can also join and reach out to the Business School Student Voice community, a team of student representatives who regularly meet with staff to provide feedback and ensure teaching remains effective.

Our in-house Centre for Academic Skills Enhancement (CASE) is open to all Business School students, for extra support with academic writing, numeracy and referencing.

Optional sandwich year

At the end of your second year, you have the option to experience a year of working life with a placement, or a shorter internship, a huge CV booster!

Professional work experience is the biggest contributor to your future employability. It allows you to put your knowledge into action while learning how a business operates and making some handy professional connections.

We'll help you make the most of the experience, holding your hand from start to finish. You also get assistance with your CV, plus help preparing for interviews and presentations, at our groundbreaking mock Assessment Centre Experience.

Students have enhanced their careers in companies as diverse as Disney, Volkswagen, Ocado and Amazon.

You can take a sandwich year abroad, making that decision in your second year. Studying at one of our international partners is a huge personal development opportunity and an amazing experience.

More and more companies are now working internationally, the experience of living in another country will make a great impression on future employers. Put knowledge into action, learn how a business operates and make professional connections.

With over 100 partners in 40 countries, the world really is your oyster! Our dedicated study abroad office advises you on your options, to help you make the most of this opportunity.

If you study abroad between your second and third year of study, you’ll pay no tuition fee, either to the partner university or us.

At the end of your second year, you have the option to experience a year of working life with a placement, or a shorter internship, a huge CV booster!

Professional work experience is the biggest contributor to your future employability. It allows you to put your knowledge into action while learning how a business operates and making some handy professional connections.

We'll help you make the most of the experience, holding your hand from start to finish. You also get assistance with your CV, plus help preparing for interviews and presentations, at our groundbreaking mock Assessment Centre Experience.

Students have enhanced their careers in companies as diverse as Disney, Volkswagen, Ocado and Amazon.

Find out more about work placements

You can take a sandwich year abroad, making that decision in your second year. Studying at one of our international partners is a huge personal development opportunity and an amazing experience.

More and more companies are now working internationally, the experience of living in another country will make a great impression on future employers. Put knowledge into action, learn how a business operates and make professional connections.

With over 100 partners in 40 countries, the world really is your oyster! Our dedicated study abroad office advises you on your options, to help you make the most of this opportunity.

If you study abroad between your second and third year of study, you’ll pay no tuition fee, either to the partner university or us.

Find out more about study abroad options

Where you'll study

You'll be taught on our modern de Havilland Campus, with our 24/7 Learning Resources Centre, offering open and private study spaces. You also get online self-study materials to further support you.

There are dining options, a bar, and a recreational space on campus where you can shoot some pool or play video games. It also houses Hertfordshire Sports Village, featuring a gym, swimming pool, coffee shop and climbing wall.

Discover the Enterprise Hub, a vibrant destination where local firms and students work and learn in comfort.

The Student Union bar and additional facilities are only a 20 minute walk (or short bus ride) away at our second campus, on College Lane. Student housing is available at both campuses.

A train to central London takes just over 20 minutes, and you are also conveniently located on the A1(M) with access to the road network, making travel quick and convenient.

Who you'll learn from

You will be taught by a diverse group of specialists, including experienced academics and successful commercial leaders, each one a subject expert, sharing their knowledge with you.

The teaching team has a number of published authors and experienced researchers. Additionally, learn from seasoned professionals from both public and private industries who will offer insights and practical examples to you.

The staff's research interests involve using technology to solve issues in important areas of human resource management like wellness, diversity, environmental management, culture, and consumer/organizational behaviour.

Your teaching and support teams are here to help you reach your full potential. They work together to help you recognise and make the most of your unique abilities.

How we support our students

At the University of Hertfordshire, we want to make sure your time studying with us is as stress-free and rewarding as possible.

We offer a range of support services, from childcare to counselling, ensuring that you make the most of your time at Herts and can focus on studying, having fun, and have the support you need.

Entry requirements

The University of Hertfordshire is committed to welcoming students with a wide range of qualifications and levels of experience. The entry requirements listed on the course pages provide a guide to the minimum level of qualifications needed to study each course. However, we have a flexible approach to admissions and each application will be considered on an individual basis.

Typical offer (UCAS points)112–120
Typical A Level offerBBC–BBB
Typical IB offer112–120
Typical BTEC offerDMM–DDM
Typical T Level offerDesign Survey and Planning for Construction; Design Production, Design and Development; Education and Childcare; Healthcare Science; Health; Science; Digital Support Services; Digital Business Services; Onsite Construction; Building Services Engineering for Construction; Accounting; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; Finance; Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing; Management and Administration; Agriculture, Land Management and Production; Legal Services.
GCSEGrade 4/C in English Language and Mathematics.
Access courses112–120
Additional informationFind out more about our Undergraduate Entry Requirements.

English language

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.

If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.

Additional information

Find out more about International Entry Requirements.

Typical offer (UCAS points)112–120
Typical A Level offerBBC–BBB
Typical IB offer112–120 UCAS points
Typical BTEC offerDMM–DDM
Typical T Level offerDesign Survey and Planning for Construction; Design Production, Design and Development; Education and Childcare; Healthcare Science; Health; Science; Digital Support Services; Digital Business Services; Onsite Construction; Building Services Engineering for Construction; Accounting; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; Finance; Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing; Management and Administration; Agriculture, Land Management and Production; Legal Services.
GCSEGrade 4/C in English Language and Mathematics.
Access courses112–120 points
Additional informationFind out more about our Undergraduate Entry Requirements.

English language

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.

If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.

Additional information

Find out more about International Entry Requirements.

Ready to apply?

UK and EU applicants with pre-settled/settled status in the UK
Start date Study typeApply
September 2025Full time Apply via UCAS
Full time with placement year Apply via UCAS
Full time with study abroad year Apply via UCAS

International and EU applicants without pre-settled status in the UK

Apply through our international/EU application portal

Fees and funding

At Herts, we’re dedicated to providing world-class teaching supported by industry-level facilities and incredible social spaces. We believe cost shouldn’t be a barrier to higher education, and we strive to keep both our standard and additional costs as low as possible.

 Study typeFees
UK studentsFull time£9,250 for the 2024/2025 academic year
EU studentsFull time£15,500 for the 2024/2025 academic year
International studentsFull time£15,500 for the 2024/2025 academic year

Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students. Please see the University’s Fees and Finance Policy (and in particular the section headed “When tuition fees change”), for further information about when and by how much the University may increase its fees for future years.

Scholarships, grants  and bursaries

Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for a non-repayable scholarship, grant or bursary to support your studies.

Disabled Students' Allowance

The Disabled Students’ Allowance can cover any study-related costs you have because of a mental health problem, long term illness or any other disability.

Student loans

Find out about securing a student loan, from how much you could be eligible for to when you need to start making repayments.

Accommodation costs

We offer a great choice of student accommodation, on campus or nearby in the local area, to suit every student budget.

Additional course fees

Read more about additional fees in the course fact sheet.

Study typeFees
UK studentsFull time£9,250 for the 2025/2026 academic year
EU studentsFull time£15,965 for the 2025/2026 academic year
International studentsFull time£15,965 for the 2025/2026 academic year

Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students. Please see the University’s Fees and Finance Policy (and in particular the section headed “When tuition fees change”), for further information about when and by how much the University may increase its fees for future years.

Scholarships, grants  and bursaries

Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for a non-repayable scholarship, grant or bursary to support your studies.

Disabled Students' Allowance

The Disabled Students’ Allowance can cover any study-related costs you have because of a mental health problem, long term illness or any other disability.

Student loans

Find out about securing a student loan, from how much you could be eligible for to when you need to start making repayments.

Accommodation costs

We offer a great choice of student accommodation, on campus or nearby in the local area, to suit every student budget.

Additional course fees

Read more about additional fees in the course fact sheet.

More about the course

Course fact sheets
BA (Hons) Business Management Download PDF
Programme specifications
BA (Hons) Business Management Download PDF
Additional information

Applications open to international and EU students

Yes

Course length

Full Time, 3 YearsSandwich, 4 Years

Not ready to apply?