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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. Why study BSc Business Computing (Entrepreneurship):
- You'll gain a detailed understanding of the major concepts and technologies underpinning entrepreneurship and their application to designing new products, services and processes that add value and exploit opportunities.
- You'll explore how both new and established organisations can respond to the opportunities and threats associated with disruptive innovation.
- You'll develop practical computing skills and an understanding of the processes involved in creating digital start-up businesses from inception to launch.
- You'll examine the issues and challenges associated with entrepreneurs securing and managing financial resources in new and established organisations.
- You'll engage in critical thinking by analysing entrepreneurial situations and constructing and selecting viable solutions to solve problems.
- You'll gain knowledge of current information, theories and models, and techniques and practices in all major business disciplines including the general areas of Accounting and Finance, Information Technologies, Management and Marketing.
- You'll explore technological and innovation trends and their impact on organisations, considering the economics of digital business and the characteristics of innovative businesses that succeed in a turbulent environment.
Modules
Overview From the start of your degree, you will be developing your own projects and digital ventures, which will increase in scale and ambition. As your degree progresses, you will personalise your studies by choosing from our wide range of option modules, including mobile development, data mining, user experience design, and machine learning. You will also learn creative thinking and business techniques by studying topics such as user-centred design and digital venture creation and develop key professional skills such as teamwork, project pitching, and project management. Whilst studying with us you will also benefit from Goldsmiths Computing Department’s unique approach to teaching computing, informed by our wealth of expertise in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. You will notice this through the engaging and accessible way that we teach programming on core modules, but also through optional topics such as physical computing and virtual reality. Year 1 In your first year, you'll take the following compulsory modules: Identity, Agency & Environment 1 Introduction to Programming Designing Digital Interactions Understanding Entrepreneurship Identity, Agency & Environment 2 Computing Project 1 Business Enterprise in the Digital Era Introduction to Statistics for Business and User Experience Year 2 In your second year, you'll take the following compulsory modules: The Goldsmiths Elective Dynamic Web Applications Entrepreneurial Behaviour Systems analysis and design Computing Project 2 Business Modelling & Planning Marketing Management Goldsmiths’ Social Change Module Optional placement year Our degrees include an optional industrial placement year between the second and final year of study. You will be responsible for securing a placement, but we can support you through this process. Although we encourage you to take the opportunity of a placement year, it isn't compulsory and you can complete your degree in three years. Year 3 (or Year 4 with work placement) You'll complete a project in an area of Business Computing which will be worth 45 credits of your final mark for the year. You'll complete the following compulsory modules: Final Project in Business Computing Case studies in Technology Entrepreneurship Business in the Digital Economy Social Responsibilities of Management You will also take 30 credits of third-year option credits from a list provided by the department. Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.
Assessment method
You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, depending on your module choices. These include coursework, examinations, group work and projects. If you opt for an industrial placement year, your placement tutor will assess your work. If you complete the placement year successfully, you earn the endorsement 'with work experience' on your degree certificate.
How to apply
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits
Scottish Higher - BBBBC
Scottish Advanced Higher - BBC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 33 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H2
T Level - M
If you don't have a Science or Mathematics-based A-level or equivalent, you should normally have at least Grade B/Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics/Economics/Statistics. If you're already studying for the BSc in Computing and Information Systems on the University of London International Programme, you may transfer into the second or third year of this degree.
English language requirements
If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 no element lower than 5.5 to study this programme.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
To find out the latest information or more about fees and funding, please check our undergraduate fees guidance or contact the Fees Office https://www.gold.ac.uk/ug/fees-funding/
Provider information
Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross
Lewisham
SE14 6NW