Course Summary

In this Higher Diploma in Business Intelligence programme, students are able to acquire knowledge and skills for employment as business intelligence (BI) or business analytics (BA). For any businesses, gathering intelligence in relation to customer needs and preferences, competitors’ analysis allows businesses to position themselves more effectively within the market. Such information are of great value to companies.

Key Course Information

 Course Length   16-24 Months/ 4-6 Terms

 Modules    12 Core Modules

 Study Mode    Full-Time & Part-Time

 Intake Dates    March, June/ July, October

Course Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, example workshops, outside speakers, computer-based learning packages, group discussion and presentations and student centered learning

Core Modules : 12 Modules

Year 1 :

• Introduction to Programming
• Software Systems Engineering
• Logic and Sets
• Information Systems Development

Year 2 :

• Introduction to Business Organisations
• Systems Security
• Database Management Systems
• Project
• Data Communications and Networking
• Introduction to Business Research Methods
• Business Intelligence
• Project Management

Professional Development : 4 Modules*

• Business English (T1 & 2)
• Business Communication (T3 & 4)
• Introduction to Statistics
• Business and Social Entrepreneurs

* Full-Time students only

** The order of modules may subject to change due to availability

Entry Requirement

Candidates aged 18 years or older are eligible to enter the Higher Diploma programme with one of the following qualifications:

• GCE ‘A’ levels
• Higher NITEC
• Auston Certificate
• Other equivalent qualification from recognised institutions (completed 12 years of formal education)
• Matured candidates with more than 2 years of relevant experience

Applicants whose first language is not English or whose previous qualification was not taught and assessed in English must provide evidence of attainment in English Language by achieving a GCE ‘O’ level C6, an IELTS 5.5 or an equivalent qualification.

Graduation and Progression

Students will be awarded with Higher Diploma in Business Intelligence upon completion of the programme. Graduates of the programme can then move on to pursue Bachelor’s degree programmes with one of our university partners.

London South Bank University