In the second and final years, you may choose a second area of study in software development, artificial intelligence or human-computer interaction, or may choose to continue your study of business computing. We aim to produce graduates who can work either as statisticians in decision support roles or general management roles. A combination of statistical and information technology skills is valuable in a broad range of careers. Computing and Management Sciences combines the areas of statistics, operational research, computing and business management. The course meets a growing requirement for graduates with a mixture of management, analytical and computing skills.
Graduates typically enter careers as management trainees or junior business analysts.
We aim to produce graduates who can work either as management scientists or in decision support or general management roles. A combination of management science and information technology skills is valuable in a broad range of careers. Computing and Management Sciences, the other Mathematical Sciences courses include an optional placement year for students who wish to gain industrial experience.