Course starts: September 2027 Location: London, Bloomsbury

Information Management for Business with Year in Industry BSc

Developed in close collaboration with some of the UK’s best-known companies, this pioneering Information Management for Business BSc offers a unique balance of IT, management and business skills to ensure that our graduates have the expertise to succeed in the industries of the future. This course offers the option of an additional year abroad or in industry.

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Key information

Study mode
Full-time
Duration
4 academic years full time
Fees (2026/27)
UK: £9,790 per year
International: £42,700 per year
Application deadlines
13 January 2027. Applications close at 6pm UK time.
Applications may stay open after this UCAS Equal Consideration deadline, please check UCAS for details.
Course starts
September 2027
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UCAS code
P1N1
Location
London, Bloomsbury
Department
UCL School of Management
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Entry requirements

Students must meet specific academic requirements and obtain approval from the School of Management for their chosen placement.

Grades
AAA
Subjects
Science or Social Sciences preferred. Please note the GCSE requirements below if you are not taking A level Mathematics.
GCSEs
English Language at grade B or 6 and Mathematics at grade C or 4. Mathematics at grade A or 7 required if not offered at A level.

Contextual offer

Grades
ABB
Subjects
Science or Social Sciences preferred. Please note the GCSE requirements below if you are not taking A level Mathematics.
GCSEs
English Language at grade B or 6 and Mathematics at grade C or 4. Mathematics at grade A or 7 required if not offered at A level.

At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 4

Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.

A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages and International Education.

UCL is committed to widening access to higher education. Access UCL is our contextual offer scheme for applicants from groups that are underrepresented at UCL. We assess your eligibility for Access UCL based on the information contained within your UCAS application. We review and update our Access UCL eligibility criteria and datasets every year, so please check the requirements for the year you plan to apply.

The Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates (UPC) prepare international students for a UCL undergraduate degree who do not have the qualifications to enter directly. These intensive one-year foundation courses are taught on our central London campus.

Typical UPC students will be high achievers in a 12-year school system which does not meet the standard required for direct entry to UCL.

For more information see: ucl.ac.uk/upc.

About this course

The business and management landscape is continually changing and employers need graduates with the technical knowledge and expertise paired with leadership skills to adapt and drive organisations forward. The Information Management for Business BSc (IMB) gives you these skills, helping you to future-proof your career and organisation. 

Throughout the programme, you can take advantage of extra-curricular activities which reinforce your knowledge and allow you to work with academic and industry leaders.

As a student of the Faculty of Engineering Sciences, you will also take part in the How to Change the World programme, where students from all 10 departments collaborate on challenge-based, problem-solving activities. Working with partners from organisations such as the Red Cross, the Department for Transport, the Department of Energy and Climate Change, and the World Bank, students examine real-world challenges in creative, dynamic teams.

In your first year, you will receive the best possible grounding in information technology, leadership and management. This will serve as a foundation for the development of professional skills, knowledge, understanding and expertise across the rest of the programme.

The second year further develops core knowledge whilst allowing specialisation through the choice of an elective module from a wide range of pathway options that reflect typical graduate destinations. This means you have the opportunity to develop the skills and expertise most appropriate to your career aspirations.

The Year in Industry takes place between Year 2 and Year 3, adding an extra year to the degree. This option enables students to undertake a paid or unpaid placement in a business or technology-focused organisation, gaining hands-on experience in information management, digital systems, or data-driven roles.

Options continue into the fourth year through the choice of two additional elective modules. Before the start of the final year, you will be expected to identify a specific area for your extended project, which can be undertaken in close collaboration with one or more employers in our network. Project options include more academically-oriented dissertations, consultancy-based projects, and the exploration of new business opportunities in an enterprise project.

 

We are looking for evidence of your interest in, understanding of and passion for the transformative effects of digital technologies in a business context. This may be demonstrated by paid or voluntary work experience, by examples of relevant project work carried out during your academic studies or through your articulation of the likely impacts of emerging technologies.

Course structure

In Year 1, you’ll typically take eight core modules. In Year 2, you’ll typically take seven core modules and one optional module. Finally, in Year 3, you’ll take five core modules, one of which is an Extended Project taught in Term 1 and Term 2, and two optional modules. Optional modules are offered from UCL School of Management and other departments, enabling interdisciplinary learning and allowing you to benefit from other leading departments at UCL.

Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to arrange a year-in-industry, internships, and/or study abroad opportunities. If selected, this will take place in the third year, and you will then return to complete your final year at UCL. Please note that these placements are contingent upon the availability of places and the success of applications.

Modules

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change. Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available.

Compulsory modules

Teaching and learning is conducted through lectures, seminars and computer practicals. You will participate in business-focused workshops, industry guest lectures and design sprint challenges, as well as other activities such as individual and group projects, timed examinations, quizzes and presentations. Extensive background reading and independent research is required throughout the programme.  

You can also choose to study from the list of optional modules, though there may be restrictions depending on timetabling and availability. You will be made aware of this process by the programme team.

In order to progress from one year to the next, you will need to pass all modules taken. These are examined through coursework and written examinations. The methods of assessment will vary depending on each module.

In Years 1 and 2, you typically study four modules per term. In the final year, you typically take six modules throughout the year, as well as a supervised extended project.

On each of the compulsory modules, there are typically three contact hours per week, usually delivered via group lectures and smaller group seminars over a 10-week term period. Typical contact hours average around 12 hours per week, depending on the year of study and module choice.

In addition, you spend approximately six hours per week for each module on assessment and independent study. The total number of weekly hours will vary according to the weekly activities being undertaken. 

The breakdown in relation to elective modules will vary depending on the modules selected.  

Year in Industry

The hours in your Year in Industry will be determined by your placement.

The department will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, including those with long-term health conditions, neurodivergence, learning differences and mental health conditions. This list is not exhaustive. If you are unsure of your eligibility for reasonable adjustments at UCL, please contact Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

Reasonable adjustments are implemented on a case-by-case basis. With the student's consent, reasonable adjustments are considered by UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services, and where required, in collaboration with the respective department.

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble. Further information about support available can be obtained from UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

For more information about the department and accessibility arrangements for your course, please contact the department.

Fees and funding

Study mode UK fee (2026/27) Overseas fee (2026/27)
Full time £9,790 £42,700

UK undergraduate fees for 2026/27 are subject to parliamentary approval and are for the first year only. Fees for subsequent years may be subject to increase: Student Terms and Conditions. UK fees are in line with the Government announcement on fee cap increases. Fees for 2027/28 entry will be published in August 2026.

International undergraduate students benefit from a cohort guarantee unless indicated below, meaning that their tuition fees will not increase during the course of the programme, but UCL reserves the right to increase tuition fees to reflect any sums (including levies, taxes, or similar financial charges) that UCL is required to pay any governmental authority in connection with tuition fees.

International fees shown are the fees that will be charged to 2026/27 entrants.

Full details of UCL's tuition fees, tuition fee policy and potential increases to fees can be found on the UCL Students website.

Additional costs

In addition to Tuition Fees and living expenses, students may incur some additional costs, including: textbooks, printing/photocopying credits (estimated approximately £100–150 per year), and robe hire for the graduation ceremony. Students may also choose to participate in summer school programmes from UCL SoM partners. These programmes incur additional costs (estimated from £1,500–£2,500, depending on the place, flight ticket, type of hotel etc.). The attendance at summer schools, though, is optional.

Undertaking a year in industry may incur additional costs. The cost of a year in industry can be difficult to predict, as it depends on the student’s priorities and choices, as well as the location of the organisation chosen for the placement. Associated costs may be in relation to travel costs and accommodation.

Students may incur travel costs if they wish to attend events at another UCL campus or if they wish to undertake a module during their studies which is delivered at another UCL campus.

For in-person teaching, UCL's main teaching locations are in zones 1 (Bloomsbury) and zones 2/3 (UCL East). The cost of a monthly 18+ Oyster travel card for zones 1–2 is £119.90. This price was published by TfL in 2026. For more information on additional costs for prospective students and the cost of living in London, please view our estimated cost of essential expenditure at UCL's cost of living guide. If you are concerned by potential additional costs for books, equipment, etc., please get in touch with the relevant departmental contact (details given on this page).

Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships and bursaries. UK students whose household income falls below a certain level may also be eligible for a non-repayable bursary or for certain scholarships. Please see the Fees and funding pages for more details.

Why study this course at UCL?

Co-created with leading employers such as Accenture, British Airways, IBM, Morgan Stanley and Unilever, the Information Management for Business BSc is designed to respond to the needs of innovative employers, preparing you for the challenges that lie beyond digital business transformation.

We aim to provide the highest quality management and technology education, providing insights into managerial issues faced by technology-intensive organisations. You will gain an all-round knowledge of computing systems and how information is derived, managed and exploited for commercial benefit.

IMB encourages you to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, seeing business challenges as opportunities, whilst linking cutting-edge technology with innovative business practices to create and capture value.

As a UCL School of Management student, you will benefit from a bespoke careers and employer engagement programme. IMB graduates go on to work with leading companies in the UK and overseas.

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What this course will give you

Students benefit from career training as soon as they arrive at UCL and throughout the duration of their studies, including job applications and CV preparation to interview and presentation techniques. For employability, the students and graduates of the course will have the advantage of the UCL School of Management’s dedicated careers team as well as UCL Careers. UCL Careers hosts over 1,000 events each year, ranging from fairs and presentations to themed weeks, bridging the gap between students and employers and offering a window into diverse industry landscapes. Furthermore, the school’s careers team offers students additional opportunities to engage effectively and confidently with top-tier graduate employers. The planned portfolio of careers support for the course includes: Individual career coaching sessions with Careers Consultants. Careers and professional development workshops on topics including personal branding, interviewing, and networking.

From the first week of your studies, our extensive network of employers will provide you with opportunities to work with leading companies.

IMB graduates go on to work with major companies in the UK and internationally. The leadership, professional, technical and personal expertise developed during your degree will provide you with a broad range of employment and study options after graduation.

Data taken from the Graduate Outcomes Survey carried out by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), looking at the destinations of graduates in the 2017–2023 cohorts.

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How to apply

Application for admission should be made through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Applicants currently at school or college will be provided with advice on the process; however, applicants who have left school or who are based outside the United Kingdom may obtain information directly from UCAS.

All successful applicants will be invited to attend an offer-holder open day. This will provide an opportunity to find out more about the programme and meet some of the academic staff and current students.

Selection

For further information on UCL's selection process see: How we assess your application.

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You are applying for the Information Management for Business BSc course. Please note that the course options presented as post-enrolment specialisms will be available for you to choose once your enrolment is confirmed. For application guidance please visit Application guidelines.

Course starts: September 2027

UCAS applications open for 2027 entry on 12 May 2026.

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