Computing for Business (with Foundation Year)
UCAS Code: G9U2
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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About this course
This extended course is perfect if you want a degree in Computing for Business but you don’t have the standard entry requirements.
First we prepare you for your degree during an extra Foundation year, bringing you up to speed with academic skills and a firm grounding in the subject. Then you can go on to do the full undergraduate degree.
Our Computing for Business course teaches you how to apply emerging technology in a business environment. It covers core computing skills and specialised modules focusing on business intelligence – database systems, project management, analysis and design.
You’ll have the opportunity to work on projects in the local community and further afield, applying your developing knowledge and providing practical solutions for real-life problems.
Modules
Foundation Year:
Academic and Computing Skills (core)
Business Information Systems (core)
Introduction to Computing (core)
Applied Mathematics (core)
Year 1:
CN4101 INFORMATION SYSTEMS MODELLING AND DEISGN
CN4102 INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
CN4104 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS
CN4106 INTRODUCTION TO WEB TECHNOLOGIES
FN4003 BUSINESS ECONOMICS AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
Year 2:
CN5101 DATABASE SYSTEMS
MK5001 INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL MEDIA
CN5210 INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY, STRATEGY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
CN5114 PLACEMENT
CN5209 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT FOR BUSINESS
CN5104 COMPUTING IN PRACTICE
* Placement (option)
Year 3:
CN6103 PROJECT
MK6002 ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN PRACTICE
CN6112 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CN6111 ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE
CN6108 BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
Assessment methods
We’ll assess you through a combination of coursework and exams. Coursework might include presentations, software demonstrations, research-based assignments and practical exercises involving system or program specification, coding and testing. You’ll always receive detailed feedback outlining your strengths and how you can improve.
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