In all cases, the stream of options studied is continued to Year 4 and, where Honours is taken, Year 5. Year 3 Industrial Training Students spend this year in paid employment in industry or commerce gaining practical experience relevant to their studies. As an optional part of the course, students should find the placement beneficial when seeking employment on graduating. Links with a number of overseas institutions exist and there may be opportunities for overseas placements for those who wish them. Further modules appropriate to their chosen stream add to the portfolio for the year.
All students undertake a major individual project.
At the time of writing the Business Information Technology course is being considered for professional accreditation by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland and by the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Contact Corporate Communications for further information. Career Prospects Graduates are likely to find employment with any organisation that uses information technology but would not be competing for the same employment opportunities as graduates from more specialised degree courses. The more broadly based nature of the BA Business Information Technology is aimed at producing graduates who are able to make an effective contribution to the integration of IT within an industrial or commercial context. Employers of recent graduates have included Rank Xerox, Price Waterhouse and Scottish Enterprise.