BSc (Hons) Business Computing (Systems)

This course is the same as the one which is delivered on-campus at the University of Northampton. Students take the same modules and complete the same assessments. Students are provided with full access to the University's online library and virtual learning environment. This course is designed to give graduates a solid grounding in the skills and techniques required for business computing and development. It is aligned to the Sills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) and provides a strong skills base. Students develop a range of skills which include design, technical development, commercial and managerial. The course has a practical focus and students are given the opportunity to develop their expertise in a range of development tools such as SQL, PHP and Java. Whether students are interested in systems analysis, programming, databases or management, this course provides an excellent foundation for future careers. Year 1 focuses on essential concepts for the implementation of business computing systems, which include aspects of design, analysis, development and information management. In Year 2 students develop core skills in programme and database application, web and social media management, and internet marketing. Emphasis is placed on employability and the importance of industrial standards in the development of successful computing systems. In the final third year, students complete three specialised modules, a career development module, and an applied consultancy project with a real world client or a dissertation. The course is assessed in terms of both theory and practice through assessments including practical implementations, reports, essays, presentations and examinations. Most modules are designed to develop problem-solving techniques and interpersonal skills. All classes take place at Birkbeck College (Bloomsbury campus), and students have full access to library facilities.