University of Sunderland

Applied Business Computing (Top-Up)

* Exceptions may apply.  Please see Fees and Finance for further information.

Introduction

This Top-Up programme is the final year of the BSc honours degree programme in Applied Business Computing.

The aim of the programme is to enhance your career prospects in the Business IT industry. You will be educated in up-to-the-minute industry standard software, tools and techniques using current computer technology. You will also learn the high level skills which are currently in demand by employers both regionally and nationally.

This programme will build on your knowledge in developing applications, analysing business needs and developing solutions by tailoring software. You will cover a range of techniques including business systems review, business process re-engineering and integrating business and software systems.

Initial Full Exemption and CEng/CSci (Partial fulfilment) from the British Computer Society (BCS) has been given for this programme.

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Course Content

The 'top-up' programme is the final year of the BSc (Hons) degree programme in Applied Business Computing. As such there will be an expectation of any applicant that they have certain key skills and knowledge that will form the grounding for this year of study.

In this year you will study the following subjects:

Core Modules

• Applied Multimedia
• User Experience Design
• Project Management
• E-commerce Strategy and Management
• Artefact
• Research

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Entry Requirements

A Higher National Diploma or Foundation Degree in an appropriate discipline with the necessary pre-requisite skills/knowledge.

All applications are dealt with on their own merits, you should ensure full and accurate information is included to assist in assessing your application.

Qualifications which are deemed to be equivalent to the above.

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Fees and Finance

The fees for this course are as specified in the table at the top of the page.

Please note that different fees apply to students studying for "Equivalent or Lower Qualifications" (ELQs). For more information about ELQs, please see the page Information for applicants who already have an HE Qualification.

For information about University scholarships and bursaries please see the page Fees and Finance.

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Teaching and Assessment

Teaching methods include discussion, group work, lectures, practical work, work-based learning, open learning presentations and CAL.

Assessment methods include examinations, time constrained tests, essays, multiple-choice question tests, reports, computer based assessments, presentations, demonstrations and peer assessment.

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Career Opportunities

This programme is designed to equip you with the skills necessary to undertake a career in Applied Business Computing.

Graduates from the programme will be able to make an immediate contribution to an organisation in a Business IT role perhaps as a Systems Analyst, Business Process Re-engineer or tailoring common business applications to suit the needs of the organisation.

Upon completion of this programme, further study may also be possible on one of our wide range of Masters programmes.

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Supplemental Information

All students of this programme are provided with free high speed Internet and email facilities as well as access to the computing equipment in the purpose-built David Goldman Informatics Centre at The Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's.

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Facilities

World Class Web/Design Tools

The University of Sunderland has made a significant investment in providing students with access to the latest releases of Adobe products.

Selected PCs within the St Peter's and Murray Libraries have been pre-loaded with the Creative Suite 5 (CS5) Adobe Design Premium Suite for your exclusive use.

CS5 Creative includes key products such as Indesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver as well as Photoshop and a range of many others.

Further information is available from:

http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/creativesuite/design/

For information regarding locations of PCs or Macs within your own faculty that have access to Adobe products please contact your Faculty IT Support.

If you are interested in purchasing Adobe products for your own PC/Mac Adobe offer significant savings for student purchases via any of its approved re-sellers.

Please visit:

http://www.student-software.co.uk/

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Related Courses

• Business Computing
• Master of Business Management

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