Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business and Information Technology
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The programme brings together the fields of Business and Information Technology. The practically applied study-units emphasise enterprise deployment and business, and relevant information technologies applications required to support the competitiveness and strategic advantage needs of businesses. Besides offering you a holistic practical knowledge base relevant to industry, this Honours degree programme also offers a solid foundation for further progression to postgraduate research. If you are interested in seeking employment in eventual management positions in a wide array of business environments including emergent new economy, technologically-driven sectors, then this is the ideal course for you. This degree is also useful if you are intent on entrepreneurially setting up your own business, exploiting opportunities presented by current dynamic business environments and evolving technologies. We also encourage you to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme for a diverse and multicultural learning experience. The programme brings together the fields of Business and Information Technology. The practically applied study-units emphasise enterprise deployment and business, and relevant information technologies applications required to support the competitiveness and strategic advantage needs of businesses. Besides offering you a holistic practical knowledge base relevant to industry, this Honours degree programme also offers a solid foundation for further progression to postgraduate research. If you are interested in seeking employment in eventual management positions in a wide array of business environments including emergent new economy, technologically-driven sectors, then this is the ideal course for you. This degree is also useful if you are intent on entrepreneurially setting up your own business, exploiting opportunities presented by current dynamic business environments and evolving technologies. We also encourage you to participate in the Erasmus+ mobi
Career Opportunities
As a graduate, you will be employable as an e-commerce developer, systems trainer, technical consultant, support specialist, business analyst and information resource manager, in both the public and private sector of commerce. If you would like to further your studies or are pursuing an academic career, then we encourage you to enrol in a postgraduate course.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) CIS1220 Programming in Python 5 ECTS CIS1224 Computer Platforms 5 ECTS EMA1008 Quantitative Analysis for Business 1 4 ECTS (NC) EMA1011 Introduction to Management and Applied Fundamentals 4 ECTS (NC) EMA1100 Business Statistics 1 4 ECTS (NC) EMA1310 Foundations and Applications of Economics 4 ECTS (NC) EMA1314 Financial Accounting and Control 1 4 ECTS (NC) MRK2101 Foundations of Marketing 4 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) ACC1731 Financial Accounting and Control 2 4 ECTS CIS1023 Information Systems 4 ECTS CIS1041 Introduction to Databases 4 ECTS (NC) EMA1315 Writing and Research Skills for Business Students 4 ECTS (NC) MGT1010 Contemporary Technology Management 1 2 ECTS (NC) MGT1070 Managerial and Professional Ethical Standards 4 ECTS (NC) MGT1200 Business Statistics 2 4 ECTS (NC) Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 60 ECTS credits Year 2 In addition to the compulsory study-units (56ECTS), students are required to choose 4 ECTS from the elective study-units, to a total of 60 ECTS. Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) BEM2004 Applied Research Design and Proposal Writing 2 ECTS BEM2005 Principles of Applied Enterprise Architecture 2 ECTS CIS2061 Enterprise IT Planning 1 4 ECTS EMA3001 Statistical Design and Tools for Business 4 ECTS (NC) MGT2029 Quantitative Analysis for Business 2 4 ECTS (NC) MGT2031 Operations Research 4 ECTS MGT2320 Knowledge Management and Big Data in Organisations 4 ECTS (NC) MGT2345 Enterprise Information Systems 4 ECTS MGT3209 Design Methods for Business Interfaces 4 ECTS MGT4107 Managing Service Excellence 4 ECTS Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) PPL2226 The Public Policy Environment 4 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this
Admission Requirements
General Entry Requirements Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications Special Course Requirements An Intermediate Level Pass in Pure Mathematics. You are viewing the entry requirements for International applicants. Switch to Local qualifications. You can submit your application online . The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta. You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage . Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements . The University of Malta has student accommodation on campus called Campus Hub. Campus Hub is just a 2-minute walk from the main campus. For more information, visit the accommodation website . Our dedicated team at the student recruitment office is here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you start your application to the moment when you receive your decision letter, we're here to assist you. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@um.edu.mt , and our team will be more than happy to help. After you receive an offer from us, our International Office will assist you with visas, accommodation and other related issues.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
Non EU Applicants: Fee per academic year: Eur 8,500 You are viewing the fees for non EU nationals. Switch to EU nationals if you are a national of any country from within the EU/EEA.
About University of Malta
University of Malta
Msida, Malta
TheUniversity of Malta(Maltese:L-Università ta' Malta;UM; formerlyUOM) is apublic research universityin the towns ofMsidaandValletta, Malta. It serves as theflagshipandnational universityof...
University Profile- Start Date October
- Language English
- Duration 3 years
- Credits 180
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