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School of Engineering and Informatics (for staff and students)

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

YearTermStatusModuleCreditsFHEQ level
1Intersemester WeekCoreGlobal Design Challenge (H7103)04
 Autumn SemesterCoreIntroduction to Multimedia (G5039)154
  CoreIntroduction to Programming (G5066)154
  CoreMathematical Concepts (G6012)154
  CoreProgramming Concepts (G6007)154
 Spring SemesterCoreData Structures & Algorithms (G5117)154
  CoreFurther Programming (G5067)154
  CoreIntroduction to Computer Systems (G6008)154
  CoreProfessional Skills (G5120)154
YearTermStatusModuleCreditsFHEQ level
2Autumn SemesterCoreDatabases (G6031)155
  CoreInformation Systems in the Digital Age (N1039)155
  CoreIntroduction to Data Science (G6085)155
  CoreProgram Analysis (G6017)155
 Autumn & Spring TeachingCoreIndustry Ready: Mastering the Placement Application Process (H7139)05
 Spring SemesterCoreComputer Networks (G5115)155
  CoreOperations Management (N1078)155
  CoreProfessional and Managerial Skills (H1041)155
  CoreSoftware Engineering (G6046)155
YearTermStatusModuleCreditsFHEQ level
3Autumn & Spring TeachingCoreInformatics Industrial Placement (G6069)1205
YearTermStatusModuleCreditsFHEQ level
4Autumn SemesterCoreBusiness and Project Management (H7095)156
  CoreE-Business and E-Commerce Systems (G5075)156
  CoreIntroduction to Computer Security (G6077)156
 Autumn & Spring TeachingCoreIndividual Project (G5038)306
 Spring SemesterCoreWeb Applications and Services (G6060)156
  OptionAdvanced Natural Language Engineering (G5114)156
  Neural Networks (G5015)156
  Technology-Enhanced Learning Environments (G5065)156
  Web 3D Applications (H7006)156

Please note that the Â鶹´«Ã½ will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver courses and modules in accordance with the descriptions set out here. However, the Â鶹´«Ã½ keeps its courses and modules under review with the aim of enhancing quality. Some changes may therefore be made to the form or content of courses or modules shown as part of the normal process of curriculum management.

The Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½. If there are not sufficient student numbers to make a module viable, the Â鶹´«Ã½ reserves the right to cancel such a module. If the Â鶹´«Ã½ withdraws or discontinues a module, it will use its reasonable endeavours to provide a suitable alternative module.

School of Engineering and Informatics (for staff and students)

School Office:
School of Engineering and Informatics, Â鶹´«Ã½ of Sussex, Chichester 1 Room 002, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9QJ
ei@sussex.ac.uk
T 01273 (67) 8195

School Office opening hours: School Office open Monday – Friday 09:00-15:00, phone lines open Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00
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