Course variations

Course summary

This programme will cover issues in managing and developing information systems in a business context, as well as apply and critically appraise the current methodologies used to design information systems. Students will be able to understand the role of IT in the structure and culture of an enterprise and the issues involved in managing and developing information systems in a business. They would be equipped with appropriate knowledge and skills to pursue a career in managing and developing information systems in a contemporary business context. Graduates of business information systems degree programme combine business knowledge with technical skills and are qualified for a range of jobs including business analyst and IT strategist. Graduates can find careers in many areas of business computing including: consultancy, business analysis, systems analysis and design, applications programming, database design. The interpersonal skills and business management experience students will gain can help open the door to many opportunities in the business information field. They can pursue for minimum period of one - four years.

Program modules

The course modules covered are as follows: Year 1 covers Academic Skills for Computing, Computer Based Technologies, Introduction to Object Oriented Systems, Information Systems, Office Automation, Web Authoring and Web Management. Year 2 covers Professional Issues, Information Systems Modelling and Design, Usability Engineering, Database Systems, Information Technology Planning and Infrastructure, Multimedia Design and Web Development. Year 3 covers Research Skills, Advanced Database Development, Management and Information Systems, Advanced Information Systems Development, Project Management, Project.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicant for (Option 1) Advanced standing entry into University of London: (UEL) final year degree offered at FTMSGlobal Academy should have successfully completed the Higher Diploma in Computer Science or Higher Diploma in Business IT both awarded by FTMSGlobal Academy or equivalent. Those for (Option 2) entry route into the 1st year of University of East London: (UEL) degree programme offered at FTMSGlobal Academy must be at least 17 years old and obtain at least two subjects at GCE 'A' level and at least three further subjects at GCSE or GCE 'O' level; or should have successfully completed the Foundation in Business Studies course awarded by FTMSGlobal Academy or equivalent. They are also expected to provide evidence of a level of English ability at least equivalent to 5.5 of the International English Language Standards (IELTS) achieved within past 24 months or a pass in FTMSGlobal English programme at Intermediate level 2 stage.

Qualification

Bachelor Degree

Awarding body

University of East London, UK