Course summary

Learn how to design, develop, and deploy software systems for business, whilst also developing skills in enterprise computing, business modelling, and digital entrepreneurship. This degree which includes a Foundation Year in Computing is an alternative entry route for students without the formal academic profile to enter into degree level study. We will help you develop your undergraduate academic skills, whilst also teaching you foundations of programming, problem solving and maths. Why study the Business Computing (Entrepreneurship) with Foundation Year (Integrated Degree) degree at Goldsmiths Teaching on this programme is strongly focused on practical work in real world situations, and you don’t need to know how to code before you start. You'll begin by creating simple software programs, before gradually building expertise so that you’re ready for undergraduate study. Your practical work will be underpinned by theory ranging from problem-solving strategies to professional software development models. You’ll benefit from Goldsmiths’ unique interdisciplinary approach to teaching Computing and explore how computing interacts with the arts, humanities and social sciences. And when you successfully complete our foundation year, you’ll be eligible to progress onto your chosen undergraduate degree in Computing. This BSc provides you with a deep understanding of the concepts and techniques involved in developing and managing businesses in digital domains. You will learn key computing skills such as programming, full-stack web development, and network administration, alongside entrepreneurial skills like statistics, business modelling, project management, marketing, and venture creation. Design your own digital ventures The degree is hands on and practical from the start. You will create your own web applications, mobile apps, games, and more. By working on practical projects throughout your degree, you will learn to develop viable business ideas, and build a relevant skillset for your future career. You will also have the option to take an industrial placement year after your second year – an invaluable experience which enhances your career prospects. By the end of your degree, you will have built a portfolio of work to kickstart your career in technology. Learn business computing skills We will teach you the skills you need to become a business professional in computing, but you don’t need to know how to code before you start. We begin from the basics and bring you up to a professional level over the course of your degree. You’ll program in multiple languages, use industry-standard tools, learn about web development, databases, and business modelling. You will also develop professional working practices such as design documentation, testing cycles, issue tracking, and version control. After your degree This degree prepares you for a wide range of careers in business and technology. Our graduates have gone on to work in areas such as software engineering, advertising, digital advocacy, and e-learning . This course is also a pathway into Masters-level study in a variety of computing disciplines.