Business Computing Systems School of Mathematics, Computer Science & Engineering
BSc (Hons)
A BSc (Hons) Business Computing Systems from City offers students entry into a career as a computing professional. Graduates have the skills to design computer systems, analyse organisational problems and design appropriate IT solutions. UCAS code G422 Duration 3 years, or 4 years with a 1-year placement, or the Professional Pathway scheme (combining the degree with IT work experience). Entry requirements Typical requirements: — ‘A’ Level: BBB (Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics preferred). — Tariff: 120 UCAS tariff points. — BTEC: D*DD (IT/numerate subjects only). — E xtended Project Qualification (EPQ): We welcome applications that include the EPQ. Where relevant, this may be included in our offer, resulting in an ‘A’ Level offer reduced by one grade. — IB: 32 points total including all Higher Level subjects at grade 6. — Mixed qualifications: We do accept applications from students who are completing a combination of qualifications. For this course, this would be something like: D* in IT with a grade B in 'A' Level Computer Science and a grade B in another 'A' Level. We may also take ‘AS’ Level grades into consideration. In addition, the following is required:
The course provides the technical and managerial knowledge to implement computer solutions to business challenges and enables students to develop commercially valuable skills in City’s laboratories. There is the option of paid, professional experience in the IT industry. For their project, students can work with an organisation to develop computing solutions to real-world business problems. This degree is suitable for students who have the breadth of mind to tackle both computer and management science and want to build the businesses of tomorrow with computer technology. The course includes programming and is primarily technical in nature.
Course structure
Year one All Computer Science courses at City share a common first year. Students can select their final degree course at the end of the first year. In year one, all students study six core modules: — Business systems — Computation and reasoning — Mathematics for computing — Software engineering — Systems architecture — Programming in Java.
Year two In year two, full-time students take a further six core modules and undertake a project. Core modules include: — Human computer interaction — Management of information technology — Networks and operating systems — Object-oriented analysis and design — Professional development in IT. Year three In year three, full-time students take one core module in requirements engineering and may choose four elective modules from a list of over twenty. All Honours students undertake an individual project, researching and developing systems in an area of their own specialist interest. Elective modules include: — Advanced databases — Cloud computing — Business engineering with ERP solutions — Cognition and technologies — Data visualization — IT security — Project management — Management of IT strategy. Professional Pathway students undertake IT work experience while studying part-time for Part 2 and Part 3 over three years.
— GCSE: A minimum of grade C in GCSE English, A minimum of grade B in GCSE Mathematics. English language requirements IELTS: 6.0 overall to include 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other components. PTE Academic: 58 overall with a minimum of 50 in each component.
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