Business Systems and Technology
UCAS Code: I200
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
D,D,D,D-A*,A*,A*,A*
Must be in a relevant subject such as Computing and/ or Business disciplines.
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject such as (Business or IT).Acheiving a minimum of 60 credits with 45 at level 3, with at least 15 credits at Distinction, 15 credits at Merit and 15 at Pass profile.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE C/4 or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent will be required.
HNC (BTEC)
For entry into year two of the BSc (HONS) Business Systems and Technology a minimum of 120 credits at Merit profile or above and must be in a relevant subject such as Business and/or Computing disciplines.
HND (BTEC)
For entry into the third year of the BSc (HONS) Business Systems and Technology course a minimum of 240 credits at Merit profile at level 5 or above and must be in a relevant subject such as Business and/or Computing disciplines.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Must be in a relevant subject such as Computing and/ or Business disciplines.
Please contact Solihull College & University Centre for further information.
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Must be in a relevant subject such as Computing and/ or Business disciplines.
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About this course
A technologically focused degree aimed at providing students with a rounded understanding of Computing systems employed within Industry. This course considers how business drives the demand for technology and how technology supports new areas of business. Students will study the development of cutting-edge web sites, investigate the interactivity in modern interface design, analyse commercial activities and the processes within project management.
Modules
Year 1:
-Networking Fundamentals
-Multi-platform Web Design
-Systems Analysis and Development
-User Centered Design and Prototyping
-Analysing the Business Environment
-Personal Development, Academic Skills and Employability
Year 2:
-Networking Management
-Research and professional practice
- Project Management
-Mobile Applications Development for Business
-Database Design and Development
-Introduction to Finance
Year 3:
- Business Project/Dissertation
-Enterprise Systems
-Computer Security
-Managing Technological Innovation
-Business Entrepreneurship
Assessment methods
The course is delivered through a range of lectures, seminars, group practicals, workshops, discussion forums and tutorials.
Learners will be expected to undertake both group-led and independent learning and will need to undertake guided reading to support the taught subjects. During the academic year, students will develop research skills, organisational skills, analytical thinking and the production of an employment portfolio. Students will also receive the support of a Personal Tutor, assigned during the induction period.
The first year contact hours are 14 in total
The second year contact hours are 11 in total
The third year contacts hours are 6 in total
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Extra funding
Solihull College & University Centre will be offering both Academic Scholarships and Bursaries for students applying to study either full time or part time courses from September 2018. Please see our website for further information https://www.solihull.ac.uk/uni-level-learner/student-services/
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Solihull College & University Centre
Computing
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