Business Computer Systems BSc (Hons)

Entry Requirements

• A-levels: BBC.
• BTEC: DMM.
• International Baccalaureate: 28 points.
• Access to HE Diploma: pass with 60 credits overall. Level 3 units in computing required. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above.
• GCSE (minimum grade C): GCSE grade C or above in five subjects including English language, maths and science.
• Foundation degree/HND: may enable you to start the course in year 2 or 3.

Engliah Language Requirement:

• IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

Curriculum

Year 1

• Programming
• Databases
• Web Development
• Requirements Analysis
• Organisations
• Perspectives on Computing
• Human-computer Interaction

Year 2

• Object-oriented Software Design and Implementation 
• Web Application Development
• Databases
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Project Planning and Control
• Networking Technologies
• Socio-technical Approaches to Information Systems
• Integrated group project

Year 3

• Individual project
• Data Management

Options include:

• Entrepreneurship: New Business Planning
• Usability Evaluation
• Adaptive Interactive Systems
• Systems Development Methods in Practice
• Advanced Internet Application Development
• Object-oriented Design and Architecture
• Intellectual Property Law and IT
• Project Management
• Web and Network Management
• Web Management