UDBUSCOM - BSc Business Computing (Top-Up)
Course Specification
Validation status | Validated | |||||||||||
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Highest award | Bachelor of Science | Level | Honours | |||||||||
Possible interim awards | Bachelor of Science, Diploma of Higher Education, Certificate of Higher Education, Bachelor of Science | |||||||||||
Total credits for course | 360 | |||||||||||
Awarding institution | London Metropolitan University | |||||||||||
Teaching institutions | London Metropolitan University | |||||||||||
School | Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing | |||||||||||
Subject Area | School of Computing | |||||||||||
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About the course and its strategy towards teaching and learning and towards blended learning/e-learning
The delivery of modules involves face-to-face teaching in lectures, supported by seminars, tutorials and workshops as appropriate to the needs of each module. Teaching and learning materials are made available online through the university's VLE (virtual learning environment). In addition, students are encouraged to participate in, and are supported by, module leader blogs, use of video, role playing, visits to external organisations, presentations and workshops presented by external guest speakers. In addition to timetabled use of PC workshops, students are encouraged to make use of PC provision in their personal study time, as well as using the study facilities in the library and learning centre (including ebooks and ejournals).
Support for International Students is provided in a variety of ways, centrally by the international office, by the undergraduate office and by the faculty. International students are invited one week earlier than home students and offered both social and academic events. The undergraduate office and PAAs ensure that international students arriving late (often for visa-related reasons) receive a late induction, including their personal timetable. In the faculty, international students have been in the forefront of student self-organisation, including the Maths Society, the IEEE Society and the BCS IMPACT Young Professionals Group. In addition, learning support is available in the form of English classes, report writing workshops etc, to which international students may be referred by their PAA or course leader.
Course aims
This degree is specifically designed for those students who wish to specialise in the design and implementation of modern computer-based applications with particular reference to management support systems, databases and ecommerce systems in a business environment. Students work on case studies to hone their skills in system design and development, and utilise this skills in a significant design and development exercise in a final year project. The course fosters skill development across a range of tools and development platforms, and encourages students critically to evaluate the role of computer applications in business. Emphasis throughout is on what the student learns and can achieve by putting what has been learned into practice.
The aims are:
• To provide an education in the development and use of information systems and computer applications that will equip students with intellectual, practical and problem-solving skills;
• To provide graduates with transferable skills to enable progression in management or technical areas, with the ability to master new developments and have flexibility in career structure in an era of rapid organisational change and technological innovation;
• To equip graduates with the necessary skills to progress to advanced postgraduate courses in related areas of study, and enable them to be effective and independent lifelong learners;
• To provide industry, commerce and research laboratories with the effective and adaptive specialists in business computing systems that society demands.
The specific aims of the course are:
- to develop students’ knowledge of computer software and hardware systems
- to provide students with a sound foundation in the theoretical and practical aspects of business computing systems and technology
- to develop students’ awareness, understanding and skills in the design, development and implementation of business computing systems
- to build an awareness the professional, legal, ethical and social issues in business computing systems
Course learning outcomes
LO 1 To demonstrate an awareness of key legal, social, ethical and professional issues pertinent to information systems, and their use in the business environment
LO 2 To able to select and applying appropriate problem-solving strategies in the context of information systems and information technology
LO 3 to be able to identify, specify, analyse and evaluate business problems within a business information systems environment
LO 4 To be able to demonstrate professional skills in a work-related context (including e.g. presentations, report-writing, ability to work as part of a team)
Course learning outcomes / Module cross reference
- Demonstrate an understanding of the main principles of computer science:
Computer Hardware & Software Architectures (LO1 - LO3)
Information Systems (LO3 – LO6)
Logic and Mathematical Techniques (LO3, LO4)
Programming (LO1)
Networks & Operating Systems (LO1, LO2, LO4)
Software Engineering (LO1, LO3, LO5)
Data Structures and Specialist Programming (LO1)
Databases (LO1, LO2)
Formal Specification & Software Implementation (LO1,
LO3)
Distributed and Internet Systems (LO1)
- Apply analytical and design techniques to the solution of problems in computer science:
Computer Hardware & Software Architectures (LO4, LO5)
Information Systems (LO4)
Programming (LO2, LO3)
Software Engineering (LO4)
Data Structures and Specialist Programming (LO2, LO3)
Databases (LO2, LO3)
Project (LO5)
Formal Specification & Software Implementation (LO2)
Distributed and Internet Systems (LO2)
Mobile Applications (LO6)
- Develop and use software applications and tools across a range of platforms:
Computer Hardware & Software Architectures (LO3, LO6)
Programming (LO3 - LO5, LO7)
Networks & Operating Systems (LO5, LO6)
Software Engineering (LO1-LO3)
Data Structures and Specialist Programming (LO4 - LO7)
Databases (LO4)
Formal Specification & Software Implementation (LO5)
Distributed and Internet Systems (LO3 , LO4)
Mobile Applications (LO1 - LO4)
- Use self evaluation:
Programming (LO6)
Professional Issues, Ethics and Computer Law (LO4)
Project (LO8)
Formal Specification & Software Implementation (LO6 -
LO7)
Distributed and Internet Systems (LO5)
Mobile Applications (LO6)
- Work effectively as a member of a team:
Information Systems (LO3)
Software Engineering (LO6)
Formal Specification & Software Implementation (LO7)
- Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of legal, social, ethical and professional issues underpinning the IT discipline:
Information Systems (LO7)
Professional Issues, Ethics and Computer Law (LO5)
- Research, plan, structure and deliver an academic report and presentation:
Professional Issues, Ethics and Computer Law (LO6)
Project (LO1)
- Demonstrate an understanding of the personal qualities, skills and qualifications needed for employment in a range of roles and organisations:
Professional Issues, Ethics and Computer Law (LO4)
Software Engineering (LO7)
Assessment strategy
A variety of methods are in use, and each is specified in the appropriate module specification and handbook. Methods of assessment include:
- Case study focussed reports
- Research reports
- Presentations
- Software development and testing
- Unseen examinations
Organised work experience, work based learning, sandwich year or year abroad
Course specific regulations
Career opportunities
Graduates can pursue careers as developers for databases and E-business applications, or in software development and project management. This course also prepares graduates to continue their studies at postgraduate level.
The Faculty of Computing's World of Work (WOW) Agency offers opportunities to enhance employability skills, gain real experience and 'earn while you learn' through placements into real client-driven projects - working with business and industry.
Entry requirements
In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:
- a minimum of 240 credits from a Higher National Diploma (HND) or Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Computing, IT or Business Information Technology
As this is a level 6 course, the University’s standard advanced-entry requirements for English language also apply, which is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with minimum 5.5 in each component.
Official use and codes
Approved to run from | 2013/14 | Specification version | 1 | Specification status | Validated |
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Original validation date | 01 Sep 2013 | Last validation date | 01 Sep 2013 | ||
Sources of funding | HE FUNDING COUNCIL FOR ENGLAND | ||||
JACS codes | I100 (Computer Science): 100% | ||||
Route code | BUSCOM |
Stage 1 Level 06 September start Offered
Code | Module title | Info | Type | Credits | Location | Period | Day | Time |
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CC6001 | Advanced Database Systems Development | Core | 30 | |||||
CC6002 | Ecommerce & Ebusiness | Core | 30 | |||||
CC6052 | Management Support Systems | Core | 15 | |||||
FC6P01 | Project | Core | 30 | NORTH | AUT+SPR | WED | PM | |
CC6051 | Ethical Hacking | Option | 15 | NORTH | SPR | THU | AM | |
FC6W51 | Work Related Learning II | Option | 15 | |||||
XK0000 | Extension of Knowledge Module | Option | 15 | NORTH | SPR | NA | ||
NORTH | AUT | NA |