BSc Business Informatics programme at UTB in Bahrain combining business, technology, and data analytics

Bachelor of Science in Business Informatics

Why Study Business Informatics at UTB

The Bachelor of Science in Business Informatics (BSBI) programme at UTB equips students with the knowledge and skills to evaluate, implement, manage, and optimise information systems within modern organisations. It blends business understanding with information technology to develop graduates who can improve organisational efficiency, decision-making, and digital transformation.

Unlike traditional business programmes, Business Informatics focuses on bridging the gap between business strategy and IT systems, preparing graduates to work at the intersection of data, systems, and organisational performance.

Innovate to build smarter digital enterprises_

Programme Details

Programme Educational Objectives

◽Possess expertise in systems thinking in order to use, choose, develop, and manage information and communications technology (ICT) solutions which enable enterprise development and business process improvement and innovation

 

Engage in productive careers in business informatics areas of expertise while being a responsive member of a business organisation and society with awareness of professional ethics, responsibilities, values and standards

 

Transfigure knowledge, understanding and academic skills through postgraduate study and continuing professional development

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes

◽ Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in the practical and logical foundations of informatics and the business functional areas and their processes

 

◽ Demonstrate critical knowledge and understanding of the different information systems in business organisations, their concepts, principles, frameworks, models, design and development tools, requirements, methodologies and standards

 

◽ Use advanced and some specialist-level skills to develop and design information systems and adapt suitable business applications for management decision-making and in meeting business needs

 

◽ Use a range of approaches to critically analyse, evaluate, and synthesise data and information in formulating solutions to business problems and issues

 

◽ Utilise specialist-level skills in dealing with complex business situations and problems through IT projects, research, and in benchmarking organisational best practices in improving and innovate business processes, operations, and organisational systems

 

◽ Apply a range of approaches to critically analyse and evaluate information systems and applications and business models to identify, define, and interpret situations and implement relevant solutions

 

◽ Communicate clearly, effectively, and successfully with peers, colleagues, and specialists in conveying and presenting complex information, ideas, and projects with the use of appropriate tools, techniques, and technology

 

◽ Operate and function effectively as an individual member or leader of a team or organisation with the value of recognising the need for responsibility and engagement in life-long learning, and promote ethical and professional behavior in organisations and society

Programme Specification

Programme Brochure

Career Opportunities

💼 Business analyst

💼 Systems analyst

💼 Data analyst

💼 Business intelligence analyst

💼 ERP consultant / ERP specialist

💼 IT business consultant

💼 Systems integration specialist

💼 Digital transformation specialist

💼 Database administrator (business systems)

💼 IT project coordinator

💼 Application support specialist

💼 IT support specialist

💼 CRM specialist

💼 Digital operations analyst

💼 Process improvement analyst

💼 Technology solutions analyst

💼 UX / Business systems analyst

💼 Data visualisation specialist

💼 Information systems coordinator

💼 Further study pathway: Master’s then DBA or PhD in information systems, data science, business, or technology management

Fees & Scholarships

Fees

 

Application fee                                BHD 25.000 (non-refundable, payable one time)


Registration fee                              BHD 50.000 (non-refundable, payable every term)


Technology fee                                BHD 30.000 (non-refundable, payable every term)


Tuition fee                                       BHD 75.000 per credit unit (applies to new students effective AY 2026-2027)


Graduation fee                                BHD 250.000 (non-refundable, payable one time)


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Scholarships

 

High School CGPA up to 30% (CGPA ≥3.5 throughout the programme)


Corporate (GFH & Affiliated Companies) – 25% (for staff and their children)


Athletics subject to university approval


*Terms and conditions apply

 

 

Payment Plans 

 

Flexible instalment options available

Admission Requirements & Criteria

Requirements

 

📋 Completed application form (Online or in person)

📋 Original secondary school certificate (or equivalent) with an English translation of the transcript and/or ‘A’ level certification from the Ministry of Education in Bahrain (HEC-Bahrain rules apply for foreign or private school certificates.)

📋 One recent passport-size photo

📋 Copy of passport and national ID (or equivalent)

📋 Official receipt of BHD 25 (USD 70) application fee

📋 Certificate of good conduct

📋 If applicable, University Admission Test or English language proficiency for exemption from English foundation courses (TOEFL – 450 paper-based, 131 computer-based; IELTS – 5.0)

 

 

Criteria

 

  • General: Completed application form; Submission of all requirements, Minimum secondary school GPA of 60% or equivalent, University Admission Test (if required)
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