Business Computing Systems

Two years full-time

The course aims to provide graduates with the best possible career opportunities. Our field recognises the importance of career-centred skills and achieves this through alignment with professional bodies, standards and methodologies. We believe the combination of essential skills and professionalism enables the development of confident, employable, IT professionals. The course has the underpinning of commercial and professionally recognised standards and methodologies.

The focus of this award is to develop the commercial skills needed for a career in computing systems for business. The central concepts of computing systems are tackled, such as systems analysis, software development, database application, project management, information systems and strategic management.

Stage one

This provides the fundamental underpinning and skills in computing and business including foundations of databases and programming, systems analysis and computer solutions.

Stage two

This develops core skills such as quality and security management, and database application. The development side emphasises practical skills in web development and programming, whilst the management side addresses service management and support.

• Emphasis on hands-on contemporary approaches
• Flexible programme and study route
• Reviewed and updated to comply with industry requirements
• Work-based learning modules

The course offers the opportunity to study both the technical and business aspects of information sciences developing the commercial skills required for a career in business computing systems or service management. We operate from a dedicated server, software and computer labs to provide practical experience in a broad base of IT tools. These are comprised of open source and commercial, industry-standard software such as Oracle, PHP, PRINCE2® and ITIL to equip students with a set of tools, techniques and methodologies to succeed in the competitive environment. All modules are aligned to the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA).

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Typical modules include:

• Business Intelligence
• Database Application
• Foundations of Programming
• Project Management
• Strategic Information Systems
• Systems Analysis
• Web-based Applications Development

The course is assessed in terms of both theory and practice including practical implementations, reports, essays, presentations and examinations.

Students have the opportunity to use industry-aligned software and have access to project management, web and database facilities.

Our successful graduates will be able to pursue careers in global systems analysis and design, IS management, project planning, quality systems support, service support and management and database management.