Computing for Business and Management (with an industrial placement year)
(BSc) Computing for Business and Management (with an industrial placement year)
Entry for 2025
FHEQ level
This course is set at Level 6 in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
Course Aims
The programme aims to:
* produce Information Technology Systems graduates equipped to play valuable roles in the Information Technology industry;
* develop new areas of teaching where appropriate, in response to advances in Information Technology Systems and changes in the needs of the community.
Course learning outcomes
Knowledge and ability to apply the concepts, principles and theories of Computing and Software Engineering as likely to be required by a qualified scientist in Computing for Business and Management.
Knowledge and ability to apply the essential facts, concepts, principles and theories needed in Computing for Business and Management.
Knowledge and understanding of Business and Management techniques and Health and Safety matters relevant to Computing for Business and Management.
Knowledge and understanding of the role of scientists in society and the professional and ethical responsibilities of scientists
Analyse and solve problems related to their expertise in Computing for Business and Management.
Design a system, component or process to meet a need.
Be creative in the solution of problems and in the development of designs.
Evaluate designs, processes and products, and to make improvements.
Integrate and evaluate information from a variety of sources.
Take a holistic approach in solving problems and designing systems, applying professional judgements to balance risks, costs, benefits, safety, reliability, aesthetics and environmental impact.
Plan, conduct and report on a programme of original research.
Demonstrate an ability to execute projects in a computing laboratory safely.
Demonstrate an ability to use laboratory equipment to generate data.
Demonstrate an ability to analyse experimental results and determine their validity.
Demonstrate an ability to specify, design and construct computing systems.
Demonstrate an ability to use computational tools and packages.
Demonstrate an ability to produce design specifications.
Demonstrate an ability to write technical reports.
Demonstrate an ability to give technical presentations.
Demonstrate an ability to use scientific literature effectively.
Full-time course composition
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The University reserves the right to make changes to the contents or methods of delivery of, or to discontinue, merge or combine modules, if such action is reasonably considered necessary by the University. If there are not sufficient student numbers to make a module viable, the University reserves the right to cancel such a module. If the University withdraws or discontinues a module, it will use its reasonable endeavours to provide a suitable alternative module.