Full Time Business Information Systems Foundation Degree FdSc

Foundation degree

In Skelmersdale

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Description

  • Type

    Foundation degree

  • Location

    Skelmersdale

  • Duration

    2 Years

TO APPLY FOR THIS FULL TIME FOUNDATION DEGREE COURSE, YOU NEED TO APPLY ELECTRONICALLY USING THE WEB-BASED ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM AT WWW.UCAS.COM. INSTITUTION NAME: NCAST. INSTITUTION CODE: N23. COURSE CODE: G590. This is a 2 year Full Time (depending on specific the applicant' s specific employment) vocational programme leading to the Foundation Degree qualification. The course is validated.

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Skelmersdale (Lancashire)
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Yewdale, WN8 6JA

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About this course

Typically 120 UCAS Tariff Points will be required.
20 UCAS Tariff Points from Key Skills at level 2 will be accepted.
Wherever possible, we will make conditional offers expressed in terms of the UCAS Tariff Points. However, for some courses it may be necessary to include in the overall tariff score a number of points from certain subjects. For more information visit: www.ucas.com
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Course programme

Full Time Business Information Systems Foundation Degree FdSc
Course Overview

This is a 2 year Full Time (depending on specific the applicant†s specific employment) vocational programme leading to the Foundation Degree qualification. The course is validated by Leeds Metropolitan University and provides guaranteed progression for successful students to an appropriate Honours Degree.
Start Date
Duration
Venue

13 September 2010
2 years Full Time
Westbank Campus, Skelmersdale

Who The Course is for
This course is designed for Higher Education applicants wishing to enter ICT/e-Business employment or progress to an Honours Degree programme. This is a two to three year part time course which will prepare you for the challenges and developments in the ICT industry. There is a significant demand for people who can design, develop, implement and manage networked environments, develop websites and software programmes, therefore the course has been developed in consultation with key ICT contacts throughout the region so you†ll get relevant, career-focussed training in a good range of web site development areas.
Course Content
Year 1
- Personal and Professional Development 1.
- Work Based Learning 1.
- ICT Systems Analysis.
- Database Applications Development.
- Website Fundamentals.
- Finance and Business Organisation.
Year 2
- Personal and Professional Development 1.
- Work Based Learning 1.
- e-Business and E-Marketing.
- Web Programming and Development.
- Management Information Systems.
- Training and Development.
Entry RequirementsLearning & Assessment Methods
Learning Methods
You will learn through a variety of different methods including: Written practical assignments, Work-Based Project, Presentations, Vivas, Peer Work, Independent Study.
Assessment Methods
In course technical reports, Presentations, Case studies, Peer assessment, Work Based Projects, Time-Constrained Assessments.
Qualifications Gained
A Foundation Degree, which is a vocational Higher Education qualification. (Validated by Leeds Metropolitan University).

Progression Opportunities
If you complete the Foundation Degree in Business Information Systems to an appropriate standard and would like to continue with your studies, you will be offered the opportunity to complete your education to BSc (Hons) level at Newcastle College or alternatively at another institution.
Career Opportunities
- Maintenance of web sites
- Supervision of e-marketing
- User/technical support
- Software evaluation/ selection
- Staff training and development
- Internal communications
Course Costs
Course costs may be subject to change. These quoted course costs may not apply for Further Education students resident in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland but are applicable to students from England and the remainder of the EU. You will normally have to pay for course items such as stationery, books and equipment. Some courses have placements or visits which may have costs attached.
You may also be able to apply for a student loan to cover the cost of your tutition fees and various grants may be available.
If you need information on any financial support that may be available to help you with fees or study costs on this course.

Full Time Business Information Systems Foundation Degree FdSc

Price on request