Business Data & Information Systems (Top-Up) BSc Welcome Pack
Welcome to BSc Business Data & Information Systems (Top-Up) – September 2026.
Welcome to the BSc (Hons) Business Data & Information Systems (Top-Up) programme. I am delighted that you have chosen to join us and look forward to supporting you throughout your studies.
This course offers an exciting and highly relevant learning experience that bridges business, data analytics, and information systems. Building on your previous studies, the programme is designed to enhance your technical, analytical, and professional skills, preparing you for today’s increasingly data-driven business environment.
Throughout the course, you will explore how data and information systems influence organisational decision-making, drive innovation, and support sustainable business practices. You will critically examine contemporary developments in eCommerce, data management, information security, and digital transformation, while developing the ability to solve complex business challenges using practical, evidence-based approaches.
Learning on this programme is engaging and practice-focused. You will participate in interactive workshops, seminars, practical activities, case studies, and collaborative projects that reflect real-world business contexts. Assessments are designed to be authentic and professionally relevant, enabling you to demonstrate your knowledge and skills through assignments, presentations, projects, and other practical tasks.
During your first week, you will meet the programme team, your fellow students, and your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), who will support you throughout your studies. You will also be introduced to the digital systems and resources available to support your learning.
By the end of the programme, you will have developed the confidence, knowledge, and practical expertise required for careers in data analytics, business intelligence, IT consultancy, information systems management, and other roles within the digital economy.
Welcome to the programme, and I wish you every success in your studies.
Your Course Leader
Dr Patrice Seuwou
Associate Professor in Learning & Teaching
patrice.seuwou@northampton.ac.uk
Additional staff
- Dr Xavier Matieni, Deputy Course Leader
Preparing for your course
When you arrive at the University of Northampton, there’s plenty to get involved with during Welcome Week. However, there are specific sessions taking place as part of your course induction that’ll help you settle in and prepare for teaching to start the following week:
Thursday 24 September
Session: Welcome to BSc Business Data and Information Systems Top Up
Meet the Course Lead, fellow students and find out key information about your course.
- Time: 10am – 12pm (BST)
- Location: Room LH227, 2nd floor, Learning Hub, Waterside Campus
Session: Study Skills
Give your academic skills a boost with some practical skills to help you succeed! Build your confidence for university-level learning and feel more equipped to meet the demands of the course.
- Time: 1 – 2:30pm (BST)
- Location: TBC
Session: The Faculty Welcome Experience!
This is how we love to kick things off in the Faculty of Business Law! This fun and friendly social event brings music, unique games, party food and more to our new student and staff community. Hosted by the faculty Student Experience Assistant Team (SEAT), this is a great opportunity to connect and mix with peers and tutors from Business, Management, Analytics, Marketing, Hospitality, Law, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Criminology, Criminal Justice & Policing course communities. We promise you’ll have a great time…NOT TO BE MISSED!
- Time: From 2:30pm (BST)
- Location: The Leathersellers Hide, 4th floor, Learning Hub, Waterside campus
