BSc(Hons) Computing with Information Technology Management

In response, this BSc programme can prepare you for a range of careers in Innovation Technology Design, Business Intelligence and Software Development, including technical, management, and leadership opportunities in in this discipline.

Considering Information Technology Management is critical for any business to achieve sustainability (UK, 2020), the UK Government Innovation design strategy 2020-2024 foresee long term benefits of human centred design to wider social and environment outcomes and requires businesses to adopt intelligence and innovation in their design to deliver solutions.

Key facts

• Get career-ready by developing a solid understanding of systems and processes in business context
• Explore fundamental concepts of website design, cloud computing technologies and cyber security
• Satisfy the educational requirements of the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for professional membership
• Top up your existing qualification to a UK honours degree with direct entry onto Level 5 or 6

What will I study?

• This programme will provide you with a recognised undergraduate qualification in information management technologies This programme is designed for those, who wish to study IT management for a generalist broad-based qualification to further develop their knowledge, skills and careers.
• It is also attractive to learners who have related IT work experience and wish to gain an academic qualification in a subject area in which they are familiar. This programme is specifically designed to enable you to develop in depth technical knowledge that will allow you to discover new ways to practice, analysing, designing, and implementing software solutions, business intelligence, and innovative ways to support the business operations.
• To accelerate your learning, you will be exposed to theories, methods, tools, and technologies relating to the design, development and testing of innovative and intelligent applications and prototypes. You will also be exposed to the in-depth concepts, principles, technologies, and techniques of collaboration, automation of software development process, data warehousing and design sketches. You will subsequently be able to apply this knowledge and skill in your own context, and subsequently critically analyse the implementation and recommend potential future improvements.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, workshops, lab sessions, seminars, tutorials, case studies, guest/expert input, and task-based learning in guided and independent study, totalling between 4-14 hours per week (plus project work on Levels 5 and 6)
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 30 hours per week
• Assessments take place through mix of coursework and exams, including quizzes, tests, mock exams, practical lab exercises, presentations, Q&A and discussions, formal exams, critical report writing and in-class tests.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations
• Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet regularly during your studies

Careers and further study

• After graduating from this programme, you will be equipped to work in a variety of careers in the IT industry, or to progress to academic or research-orientated careers.

The programme will develop your skills and competencies for careers in a range of job roles, such as:

• UX/UI Designer
• Application Designer
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Enterprise Architect
• Network Engineer
• Network Analyst
• DevOps Engineer
• Information Security Professional
• Business Analyst including roles in leadership and management in IT, to name but a few.

Modules
Year 1

• Algorithms and Programming Fundamentals
• Foundations of Computing Technology
• Database Design and Implementation
• Data Communications & Networks
• Web Design and Development
• Software Engineering Principles
• Academic Language Skills for Computing and Technology

Year 2

• Cloud Computing Technologies
• Cyber Security
• Systems and Processes in Business Context
• Academic Language Skills (0 credits)
• Developing Digital and Professional Competence
• Contemporary Issues in Computing and Digital Technologies
• London Campus UG Internship (optional)
• London Campus UG Group Consultancy Project (optional)
• London Campus UG Professional Practice (optional)

Year 3

• Technology Strategy and Leadership for Sustainability
• Academic Language Skills for Northumbria London Campus
• UG Project (40 credits)
• Business Intelligence
• Design for Innovation
• DevOps Principles