Business Technology

Keele University

Emerging technologies are transforming the business landscape. Combine your passion for technology with a broad understanding of business operations and the technical expertise to drive business innovation and success. You’ll explore a wide range of technologies and gain hands-on experience of applying them to real-world contexts. Our Business Technology BSc builds your knowledge of key business concepts including leadership, management, marketing and strategy, so you have the skills to bridge the gap between business and IT, becoming a highly sought-after employee. . **Why choose this course?**- Develop core business management expertise and gain practical experience of using current technologies in a business context- Gain a competitive edge with our Professional and Academic Development Programme - Option to spend a year working in industry, or undertake an entrepreneurship year - Study abroad opportunities- Study alongside innovative companies based in Keele Business SchoolThe integration of business operations and the latest technology is creating a complex environment for organisations, driving demand for individuals who have expertise in both areas. Our Business Technology degree will equip you with cutting-edge skills and knowledge, preparing you to address the technological challenges you may encounter working in areas such as tech companies, financial services and the public sector. You’ll discover how technology is impacting and enhancing the business environment and develop your understanding of information systems, cybersecurity management and artificial intelligence. You will explore and apply emerging technologies to enhance operations and gain practical experience of applying your technical skills in everyday business situations. Our curriculum has a strong focus on industry collaboration, and you’ll explore the fundamentals of business operations including how businesses are impacted by political, economic, technological and societal factors. Contemporary business practices such as project management techniques are analysed, and you'll explore the complexities of strategic management and how it enables organisations to stay competitive and sustainable.Practical, career-focused teaching and learning ensures that you can apply the theory you’re learning to real-world scenarios that will build your expertise and confidence. We will also get you thinking about sustainability and business ethics so when you begin work or start your own business you can be a force for good in the world. Our built-in Professional and Academic Development Programme spans your entire degree. Designed to fully prepare you for securing a great job or starting a business, you will develop your professional skills, creativity, confidence, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Our aim? To ensure you graduate with clear goals and impressive experiences to show future employers or investors. You’ll benefit from Keele Business School’s strong industry connections, placement or entrepreneurship opportunities, hands-on practical experiences, and invaluable real-world insights such as through our Global Challenge Pathways. **About Keele**Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university. We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level. Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries

Keele Business School