Information and the management of IT play an increasingly important role in society today. This programme recognises the need for people and technology to work in harmony so it introduces the students to the psychology of systems, information processing and business and management processes. Students are also provided with a sound knowledge of systems analysis and design methods, database management systems and commercial applications. Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on how information is developed, controlled, deliv¬ered and used in commercial and business environments.
Who is the Awarding body?
The BSc (Hons) in Information Systems is awarded by Staffordshire University
What does the Programme contain?
This programme concentrates on alternative information systems strategies and techniques.
Where does the Qualification lead to?
Bachelor degree holders of this programme will be qualified to pursue a career in the IT department of most companies, software houses and manufacturers as software and application professionals or consultants.
How much time period does it takes?
The BSc (Hons) in Information Systems can be achieved over a minimum period of 4 years.
Programme Structure
Level
Block
Module Title (Credits)
LEVEL 3
Block 1
ELT3001
English Language Proficiency
(15 Credit)
ELT3006
English for Academic purposes and Study Skills
(15 Credit)
COIS30887
Introduction to Professional and Academic Skills
(30 Credit)
COSE30573
Introduction to Software Development and Computer Systems
(30 Credit)
COIS31041
Introduction to Web and Database Technologies
(30 Credit)
COIS31042
Mathematics for Computing
(15 Credit)
Block 2
COIS31043
Entrepreneurship (Creativity and Innovation)
(15 Credit)
LEVEL 4
Block 1
COCS40691
Fundamentals of Computing and Maths
(30 Credit)
COSE40671
Software Development
(15 Credit)
COIS41163
Business Information Systems in Organisations
(30 Credit)
COWB40364
Digital Application Development
(30 Credit)
Block 2
COIS40899
Social Media For Business
(15 Credit)
LEVEL 5
Block 1
COIS51045
Enterprise Application Development
(30 Credit)
COIS51030
Professional Computing
(30 Credit)
COIS51031
E-Business Management
(30 Credit)
Option
(30 Credit)
Block 2
LEVEL 6
Block 1
COIS61028
Final Year Project
(45 Credit)
Option
(15 Credit)
COIS60918
Enterprise Data
(30 Credit)
COIS61018
Practical Collaboration with Cloud Technologies
(30 Credit)
Block 2
L5 Options: Choose any one
L6 Options: Choose any one
COWB50348 Visual Web Design
COIS61188 Information Systems Engineering In Industry
COCS50694 Networking Fundamentals
COIS61187 Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining
COIS50950 Strategic Information Systems Management
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