Business Computing (Systems) BSc (Hons)

• Overview

  The Systems pathway of Business Computing explores design, technological development, management and commercial issues. You will be able to learn a range of development tools including SQL, php and java. Technological advancement has an impact on every part of business and as more software and hardware is introduced, the need for skilled IT professionals is greater than ever. This course will give you those skills, opening up careers in systems analysis, programming, databases and management.

  Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd. We’ve created the Northampton Employment Promise because we are so confident that if you focus on your studies and complete one of our awards you’ll be highly employable by the time you graduate. Putting you in a great position to secure employment or continue your studies.

  Course

  Highlights

  • Flexible programme and study route.
  • Hands-on practice.
  • Industry focused course.
  • Optional placement year.
  • Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.

  HP Laptop and software included with this course.

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• Course Details

  This course shares a common first year with other Business Computing pathways, with flexible progression into the second year, so that you tailor your second and third years to a different subject specialism to suit your career aspirations or interests.

  You will have the opportunity to take a placement year after your second year, so that you can learn in industry and create contacts that will be useful when you graduate, improving your chances of getting the first step in your future career.

  Schedule

  You will spend 12 hours per week in class, and including self-directed study time you will spend 200 hours in total on each 20 credit module.

  The course duration is three years full time, four years with industry placement or four years extended degree including work based learning for BSc. A part time programme can be tailored to suit your individual requirements.

  Assessments

  You will be assessed on theory and practice through practical implementations, reports, essays, presentations and examinations. Most modules are designed to develop problem solving techniques and interpersonal skills and many provide the opportunity for group work.

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  Additional

  Information

  Optional placement year

  Taking a year out in industry is particularly beneficial when it comes to applying for graduate jobs. The experience, enhanced knowledge and networking opportunities that you get from placements will make you stand out against other graduates. We will help you to find a placement that suits your needs and support you throughout the placement itself.

• Careers and Events
  • The Northampton Employment Promise.

    *We promise to secure paid experience for you, if you need it.

    We work with employers to understand what they’re looking for and we’re confident that if you follow one of our structured awards, as well as committing to your studies you’ll be in a competitive position when it comes to applying for graduate jobs.

    We’re so confident, that we promise to secure a paid 3-6 month internship for you, if you need it. Find out more about the Northampton Employment Promise, including how it works and who is eligible.

    
  • Open Days

    See for yourself

    Our Open Days offer you a fantastic opportunity to get a real taste of university life at Northampton and discover how studying here will be a life-changing experience.

    Each Open Day has a packed programme of subjects talks, advice sessions and activities designed to give you all the information you need about studying at The University of Northampton.

    To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.

    
  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    The skills that you will learn in this course will enable you to embark on a range of careers, with examples of roles including:

    Systems Analyst, Programmer, Database Developer, Database Manager, Test Engineer, IT Support or management of web based systems, new developments and projects.

    
• Requirements

  Standard entry requirements apply. A typical offer would be BCC at A-Level or DMM at BTEC. No prior computing experience is required.

  In addition to the standard UoN entry requirements, applicants will be expected to have achieved GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or above. Access (with 12 credits at L2 or 6 at L3 in Maths) and BTEC qualification in Computing at Level 3 are accepted in lieu of Mathematics GCSE.

  For information on how to apply to study with us, please see our How to Apply page.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
    for study at undergraduate level

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

  Contacts

  Course enquiries
  study@northampton.ac.uk

  Application status enquiries
  admissions2019@northampton.ac.uk

  Current student enquiries
  SID@northampton.ac.uk

  International student enquiries
  international@northampton.ac.uk

  Enquire online
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  Applying for 2019
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  Fri: 9am – 4.30pm

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  0300 303 2772

  +44 (0)1604 892134

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• Course Content
  • Stage 1
  • Stage 2
  • Optional Placement Year
  • Stage 3

  During the first year you will focus on the essentials of implementing business computing systems, including aspects of design, analysis, development and information management. These modules ensure that you understand current principles and practice while acquiring the knowledge and skills you need to study at degree level.

  • Digital Footprint (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY1030

    Core Module Y
  • Computer Systems (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY1014

    Core Module Y
  • Web Development (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY1018

    Core Module Y
  • Software Engineering 1 (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY1019

    Core Module Y
  • Problem Solving and Programming (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY1020

    Core Module Y
  • Databases 1 (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY1026

    Core Module Y

  In the second year you will develop your core skills in quality and security management, programming and database application. There will also be opportunities to build skills in IT service management and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) pactices for IT service management aligned with business needs. We focus on the importance of industry standards, so that you have an understanding of the working IT world, making you more employable when you graduate.

  At the end of this year, you may choose to take an industry placement in your chosen career field or progress straight onto your final year.

  • Quality and User-Centred Systems (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY2041

    Core Module Y
  • Service Management (20 Credits)
    Module code: BUS2015

    Core Module Y
  • Group Project (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY2027

    Core Module Y
  • Web Programming (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY2028

    Core Module Y
  • Databases 2 (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY2038

    Core Module Y
  • Systems Design and Development (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY2030

    Core Module Y

  If a student decides to undertake the Optional Placement year, CSY2036 becomes a module for completion. Students must have successfully completed 100 credits at Level 5 in order to undertake placement.

  • Learning Through Work (WBL) (40 Credits)
    Module code: CSY2036

    Core Module N

  This course culminates in an applied project with a real client, or a dissertation linked to your strengths and preferences. You will study Security, Business Intelligence, Project Management and Strategic IS at greater depth as you tailor your studies to your career aspirations and interests.

  • Computing Dissertation (40 Credits)
    Module code: CSY4010

    Core Module Y
  • Systems Development Approaches (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY3032

    Core Module Y
  • Databases 3 (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY3024

    Core Module Y
  • Business Intelligence (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY3034

    Core Module Y
  • IT Project Management (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY3037

    Core Module Y

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  • emphasis on hands-on practice
  • flexible programme and study route
  • dedicated server support for your website and database work
  • employability and industry focused, with an optional placement year available

  The Computing Society, with activities and talks all year round, has a long history of supporting Computing students. Whether you are seeking a graduate placement, a part-time job whilst you study, or just want to get your name out there for later, the Computing Society is a great place to start.

  The course is industry and employability focused. Staff are professionally trained and actively engaged with ITIL, itSMF, Prince2®, SFIA, APM and BCS.

• Further Studies
  • Postgraduate Opportunities

    Further your study

    Our postgraduate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees to give you a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

    Computing MSc

    Computing (Software Engineering) MSc

    
  • Changing Futures Week

    Industry trips and tricks

    Changing Futures is a five-day, University wide showcase of activities and industry speakers to help students explore skills and activities to develop their academic and personal lives.

    
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  • Business and Enterprise

    Opportunities Available

    We are committed to supporting and encouraging business growth and we are involved in a variety of initiatives which seek to benefit the wider community as well as students and staff of the University.

    Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,400 per 20 credit module

  Additional Costs

  There are currently no additional costs anticipated for this course for 2019 entry.

  2018/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,350 per 20 credit module

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £12,500

  Additional Costs

  There are currently no additional costs anticipated for this course for 2019 entry.

  2018/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £12,000

  Scholarships

  EU and International Scholarships

  We’re committed to offering the opportunity to study in the UK to the best and brightest students from around the world.

  TD Lewis Scholarship

  The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.  This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…

  The Chancellor's Fund

  The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply.  The…

  Wilson Endowment Scholarship

  The Wilson Endowment Scholarship provides a £1,500 scholarship to undergraduate students from the Northamptonshire area. The endowed scholarship was donated in memory of Mr Lynn Wilson,…

• Part Time Study

  Courses offered on a part time basis are an excellent way of gaining a qualification around a busy home life or job. The University of Northampton recognises that many of our students have family and work commitments and offer various courses on a part time study basis, working flexibly around your requirements.

  A lot of our courses can be completed part-time, so you can fit your studies around your life. The majority of part-time and professional courses start in October. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure we have your details before your course starts.

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