Program Overview

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Foundation Year (Year 0):

This programme can incorporate a Foundation Year, which is intended for students wishing to enrol onto the three-year honours degree, who fall into one of the following categories:

1. Students who have not achieved the required A-Level points (or equivalent) score to enter the first year of the degree programme.

2. Mature students who have been out of the formal education system for some time.

Further information about the Foundation Year can be found by

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Degree

The Business Information Systems degree programme is comprised of a number of compulsory modules, with a range of options in the second and final year to develop your specific interests and expertise.

Students also have the option to complete a year-long placement in industry between Years 2 and 3.

All modules are 20 credits, unless specified.

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Year 1:

Students follow 120 credits of compulsory modules:

Fundamental of Information Systems

Business in a Global Context

Building for the Web

Technology & Society

Computational Thinking

Developing Quality Software & Systems I

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Year 2:

Students follow 100 credits of compulsory modules and choose one 20 credit optional module:

Compulsory modules:

Law & Digital Security

Systems Analysis & Design

Digital Business

Developing Quality Software & Systems II

Research and Professional Skills

Optional modules (select one):

Multimedia & Interaction

Data & Knowledge Management

Mobile & Web Technologies

Mobile & Social Media Marketing

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Year 3:

Students follow 100 credits of compulsory modules and one 20 credit optional module.

Compulsory modules:

Professional & Ethical Issues in IT

Analytics & Business Intelligence

Technology Project Management

Development Project (40 credits) OR Business Information Systems Dissertation Project (40 credits) OR Enterprise Project (40 credits)

Optional modules (select one):

Cyber Security and Cryptography

Advanced Multimedia

Strategic Management

Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation

Industrial Work Experience (Placement)

Note: Optional modules are subject to availability and demand; as such not all optional modules may run in one Academic Year.