Understanding and tackling business challenges with the possibilities of computer science.
How can companies today make the smartest use of the growing possibilities offered by digitisation, automation, big data, the Internet of Things, machine learning, artificial intelligence and other branches of IT? How do you prevent expensive automation projects from eventually failing, or how do you avoid a patchwork of systems and IT solutions that is more a hindrance than a help to employees? How do you ensure that new technologies increase business performance and offer optimum ease of use? How do you translate the many wishes and needs within a company into relevant, future-oriented IT solutions? If questions like these fascinate you, our Bachelor’s in Business Information Technology is the right choice for you.
A day in the life of a Business Information Technology student
Wondering what it's like to study Business Information Technology? Victoria gives you a glimpse into her student life.
Why study Business Information Technology?
This Bachelor’s will help you become a specialist in designing information systems for business purposes. That means you will learn to speak the languages of IT specialists and managers alike; only with an understanding of both business and computer science, you can solve complex automation problems and develop smarter processes. This is a unique and valuable position in today’s fast-changing, digital market, because with your knowledge about both fields, you can make connections others might miss. In every course you follow, you will integrate both perspectives – just as they are in today’s business world. After graduating, you will be able to translate leadership and business ambitions into system requirements and performance-enhancing IT architecture, which you can design and build yourself – with or without the involvement of developers. In short: with your unique profile of expertise, you will be ready to help businesses become more successful and future-proof!
- In the Bachelor BIT you explore how AI and emerging technologies are transforming the way organizations work and innovate. - You’ll apply data-driven decision-making, design AI-powered automation, and optimize business processes and IT strategies. - Example: In Module 6, you’ll design and test an interactive AI-powered system in a multidisciplinary team, combining user experience, statistics, and intelligent system behavior.
In this study programme, you will get all the business administration and computer science theory and skills you can expect from a university-level bachelor’s. However, it does not end with that! This programme will take you straight to the heart of professional practice and equip you to help businesses take their place in tomorrow’s digital society through many projects and practical assignments. In the first module, for example, you and your project team will dive into the well-known Batavierenrace – a massive student relay race – to develop an app for one of its stakeholder groups: athletes, doctors, organisers, or for example, motorcyclists. Projects like these will give you valuable experience while still a student, which will help you when you enter the job market after graduating. There’s a huge demand for professionals trained in both IT and business, which is why our students tend to find fun jobs quickly and easily – for example, during their studies as a side job at a software company!
Education at the University of Twente is known to be personal and informal, and this Bachelor's is no different. We have an open-door policy and you will receive more individual attention and guidance than at most other universities. The atmosphere between lecturers and students is friendly and informal: you can always approach someone with your questions. Together with our active study association Inter-Actief, we continuously improve our education and organise all kinds of study-related activities. Here, you will live your student life to the fullest and grow both professionally and personally!
As a student of Business Information Technology, you will have plenty of interesting job opportunities ahead of you - whether you would like to start your own company or find a job right after graduation. To give you an idea, we list some of the positions you could end up in as a graduate below.
