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    BSc in Business and Intelligent Technologies

    A BSc blending core business disciplines with AI, data and digital technology foundations, delivered by Leeds University Business School.

    Your Journey

    Your journey starts here

    Journey overview

    This structured pathway combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, preparing you for real-world impact in your field.

    What you'll get

    Accredited Level 6 qualification aligned to industry standards

    Who it's for

    For students who want a hybrid business-and-technology career not served by a traditional business degree or a pure computer science degree. An optional year in industry is available, extending the course to four years.

    Career progression

    Graduates typically enter roles in data analysis, business intelligence or digital transformation, with many progressing within three to five years into senior positions such as Head of Data, AI Strategy Lead or Chief Digital Officer. The degree also provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study, including MSc programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science or Technology Management, as well as MBA pathways with a digital specialisation.

    Overview

    About this programme

    Business and Intelligent Technologies BSc is a future-focused degree from Leeds University Business School that combines core business disciplines — finance, marketing, international business and strategy — with computational and AI foundations. Students learn to evaluate, apply and manage technologies like AI, digital twins, blockchain, IoT and data-driven decision systems within real organisational contexts.

    The course is delivered with input from Leeds' Computing and Engineering faculties, and is working towards TechSkills accreditation, the UK's employer-led standard for tech education, giving students access to employer networking events, mentoring through the Business School's Nurturing Talent Mentor Scheme, and real-world consultancy projects.

    Partners

    Accredited Providers

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    Choose from 1 leading providers offering this programme across the UK.

    Learning

    What You'll Learn

    Learning Outcomes

    Year 1: Computational Foundations of AI; Introduction to Decision Making for Business; Business Analytics; Principles of International Business; Introduction to Finance; Professional Skills for Business and Intelligent Technologies
    Year 2: Optimisation and AI for Business; Managing Operations, Supply Chains and Digital Technologies; Responsible Use of Intelligent Technologies; Visualising and Analysing Data Effectively; New Enterprise Planning; Principles of Marketing; Evidence-based Consultancy
    Year 3: Advanced Intelligent Technologies; Interpretable Machine Learning and Explainable AI; Managing Innovation and Technology; Capstone Project in Business and Intelligent Technologies (40 credits, with direct engagement with real organisations)
    Optional pathways available in Ethics and Sustainability, or Finance

    Tech Industry Gold

    Employer-Led Learning Outcomes

    These learning outcomes are employer-led, not created in isolation. They're reviewed regularly by our specialist employer panel, so every accredited course keeps pace with what the tech industry genuinely needs.

    © Tech Industry Gold — a TechSkills accreditation. TechSkills is a techUK company.

    Development

    What You'll Develop

    Key Skills

    Computational foundations of artificial intelligenceBusiness analytics and data-driven decision makingOptimisation and AI for businessManaging operations, supply chains and digital technologiesVisualising and analysing data effectivelyInterpretable machine learning and explainable AIManaging innovation and technologyEvidence-based consultancy

    Career Outcomes

    Business Analyst
    Technology Consultant
    Digital Transformation Analyst
    Business Systems Analyst
    Business Intelligence Analyst
    Product/Project Manager
    Innovation Consultant