Business Computing BSc (Hons)

COURSE INFORMATION

3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich

School of Computing, Engineering and Information Sciences
Pandon Building, Newcastle City Campus

With national and global business becoming increasingly reliant on computing, we have seen an ever-increasing demand for IT professionals. Business Computing provides a solid platform for graduates providing the skills much desired by businesses. With subjects ranging from programming to project management Business Computing gives graduates a valuable insight into the various career paths that arise after completion of the course.
The main objective of the programme is to provide a broad general education in the theory and practice of computing with special emphasis on computing in the business world.
The course produces graduates who are highly skilled and professional in developing and managing computer solutions, knowledge of current and emerging technologies, and with a broad business awareness.
Students on the course enjoy state-of-the-art workshops and laboratories equipped with the latest, industry standard technology and are currently benefiting from the enhanced facilities provided in a £7 million major refurbishment programme.

---

COURSEWORK AND ASSESSMENT

Each module of study is assessed by coursework assignments, end of module examinations or a combination of these. All modules have some elements of practical work, much of which makes use of computer systems. The final year project may or may not be initiated by work during placement, but does not formally commence until the second semester. It consists of an end project and a project explaining and evaluating the project process.

ACCREDITATION

Honours graduates will be fully exempt from BCS professional qualifications and will partially meet the requirements for CEng.

CAREERS

Business Computing opens up a variety of career opportunities for graduates. By liaising with key members of the industry about the skills they desire we are able to educate students accordingly.
Some possible career paths include programming, systems analysis, software engineering, system implementing, database administrating, multimedia design and network managing. Career prospects are excellent.
Graduates may be involved in implementing web solutions to business problems, seeking out and applying new technologies to existing internet systems, or managing increasingly sophisticated internet services.

---

COURSE MODULES

Year 1

CG0047 - Programming 1 (JAVA) (CORE, 20 Credits)

CG0048 - Programming 2 (JAVA) (CORE, 20 Credits)

CG0181 - Learning and Skills in Computing (CORE, 10 Credits)

CM0075 - Computer Systems Fundamentals (CORE, 10 Credits)

CM0402 - Information Systems Analysis (BSc) (CORE, 20 Credits)

CM0429 - Relational Databases (CORE, 20 Credits)

EN0153 - Web Design (CORE, 10 Credits)

IS0490 - Fundamentals of Finance (CORE, 10 Credits)

Year 2

CM0160 - Foundations of Human Computer Interaction (CORE, 10 Credits)

CM0504 - Networks & Operating Systems (BSc) (CORE, 20 Credits)

CM0551 - Data Structures & Algorithms (CORE, 10 Credits)

CM0552 - Database Programming (CORE, 10 Credits)

CM0557 - System Design & Architecture (CORE, 10 Credits)

CM0558 - Professional Development & Project Management (CORE, 20 Credits)

CM0564 - Music, Business and Digital Technology (OPTION, 20 Credits)

IS0489 - The Business Environment, Organisations and Management Information Systems (OPTION, 20 Credits)

IS0503 - Integrative Consultancy Project (CORE, 20 Credits)

LI0143 - Customer Oriented Communication (OPTION, 20 Credits)

ML0981 - Unilang (DUMMY) Level 5 Year Long (OPTION, 20 Credits)

Year 3

CM0567 - CEIS Professional Placement (CORE, 0 Credits)

Year 4

CG0007 - Advanced Human Computer Interaction (Advanced HCI) (OPTION, 10 Credits)

CG0052 - Social and Current Issues in Computing (OPTION, 10 Credits)

CG0123 - Information Security (OPTION, 10 Credits)

CG0141 - Advanced Programming for Computer Games (OPTION, 10 Credits)

CG0189 - Intelligent Systems (OPTION, 10 Credits)

CM0039 - Business Case Project (CORE, 10 Credits)

CM0154 - IT Consultancy (OPTION, 10 Credits)

CM0602 - Effective Systems Development (CORE, 20 Credits)

CM0603 - Strategic Systems Management (CORE, 20 Credits)

CM0617 - Entrepreneurship & Small Bus. Start up in Informatics (OPTION, 10 Credits)

CM0645 - Individual Project (CORE, 40 Credits)

CM0648 - Professionalism & Ethical Practice (CORE, 10 Credits)

IS0601 - Information and the Web in Business: Theory & Practice (OPTION, 20 Credits)

IS0605 - Organisations in the Information Age (OPTION, 20 Credits)

IS0619 - Graduate Enterprise for CEIS (OPTION, 20 Credits)

TE0042 - Student Tutoring 3rd Year - Level 6, 10 credits (OPTION, 10 Credits)

---

 

 Back to Previous Page   |   Advanced Course Search   |   Browse All Courses

Northumbria University has taken reasonable care to ensure that the information published is accurate at the time of publication. However, the University gives no warranty or representation as to the quality, accuracy or completeness of the information.