The BSc (Honours) Business Computing & Information Systems programme will provide you with the necessary knowledge and practical skills in key business fundamentals and computing technology to enable you to make a major contribution to the future success of businesses. You will learn about computing and information systems as applied in business and commerce. The emphasis of the programme is not on either pure computer science or business management. Instead the two are linked together to provide you with the skills, knowledge and insight needed to design crucial business systems for the future.

Level of Qualification
All Bachelor programmes in the UK follow a system whereby on completion the student achieves a qualification at level 6 of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

Entry Requirements
On entry a student must have at least one of the following:

	At least one 'A' Level pass or an appropriate School Leaver's Certificate.
	Vocational experience which is deemed suitable by NCC Education.
	The NCC Education International Foundation Year (IFY) or International Certificate in Computer Studies (ICCS) or equivalent.

Applicants whose first language is not English will need: EITHER

	The required minimum result in the NCC Education Higher English Placement Test (HEPT), OR
	IELTS 5.0 or equivalent

Entry Requirements for year two
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Entry Requirements for final year
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Programme Learning Outcomes
OnUpon successful completion of the programme you should be able to demonstrate:

	The technical and personal skills necessary for taking part in the design, implementation and management of modern computer systems
	An ability to meet the challenges and responsibilities of computer practitioners, demanded by the computing industry
	Subject-specific practical and professional skills including the application of knowledge and understanding in contemporary issues in business
	Transferable skills in areas such as problem-solving, communication, quantitative skills, interpersonal skills and research skills.
	Prepare for continued professional development and life long learning
	Key professional issues
	Apply good programming practice to the development of application and systems software solutions
	Design, validate and verify software solutions
	Work effectively as part of a project team
	Communicate effectively through written, oral and other forms of technical presentation
	Work effectively as part of a project team
	Maintain an awareness of emerging technology and practice

Students taking this programme will be equipped with both technical skills in computing together with an appreciation of business and management issues which will enable them to design and implement effective business systems.

Programme Structure
The programme is taught over three academic years consisting of two teaching semesters each year plus revision time. Students will study four modules in each semester.

Programme Content

Students must take the following modules: Year 1 (IDCS)   Business Communication   Programming Methods   Systems Development   Fundamentals of Hardware & Operating Systems   Computer Technology   Networking   Java (Elective)   Visual Basic (Elective)   Web Design (Elective)   eBusiness (Elective)   Organisational and Business Structures (Elective) Year 2 (IADCS)   Enterprise Networking   Systems Analysis and Design (double module)   Practical Project   Database Design & Development   Managing Business Projects (Elective)   Business Management (Elective)   Advanced Web Design (Elective)   Computer Forensics (Elective) Year 3   Software Engineering Methods   Software Engineering Management   Advanced Database Management Systems   Corporate Communications Systems Management   Management Support Systems   Object Oriented Analysis and Design   Information Systems Project ( Double module)

Awarding Body

NCC Education and the University of Wales.

Assessment

The programme is assessed by a combination of assignment and examination.

Duration

Three Years

Tuition fee

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 £4000 £4000 £5000

Commencement Dates

January, May and September

Progression

Successful completion of the degree provides the knowledge and skills to progress into senior management roles including Project Manager and Software Engineer or Technical Managers. Graduates of this programme can apply to academic institutions worldwide for entry onto postgraduate level qualifications.