BSc (Honours) Internet and Business Technologies (top up)

UCAS code

GGL5

Attendance

Full-time

One year full-time

At a glance

Top up your HND or foundation degree to a BA (Honours) qualification on this one year course with a very hands-on approach. You train on industry-standard software in new IT labs focusing on advanced web technologies such as .NET and change management in businesses.

Key points
• Convert your HND or foundation to a BA (Honours) degree.
• Study advanced web technologies such as .NET and change management.
• Benefit from the latest hardware and software in new IT labs at our City Campus.
• Increase your job options in an industry seeking top-quality computing graduates.

What are internet and business technologies?
Internet and business technologies focus on management techniques and web-based technologies.

About this course

If you already have an appropriate HND or foundation degree in an IT or computing-related area, this course offers you the chance to gain an honours degree through one year of full-time study. You gain up-to-date skills in industry standard database and web systems and learn about modern approaches to business intelligence and entrepreneurial skills.

You further develop the knowledge and skills you have already gained on a range of computing themes, with a particular focus on advanced web technologies and change management. This includes modules on web services, .NET as well as business and industry.

You develop your technical IT skills and awareness of professional issues as well as the interpersonal skills you need to become an effective computing professional.

The course has been designed in consultation with industrial partners, such as Plusnet, Technophobia and B2Net, to meet the specific needs of these employers so you can be sure your studies are up to date with the needs of business. Our partners also contribute real-world case studies for you to work on to give you a unique perspective into the issues faced in the industry.

As a graduate, you will find that the industry-focused approach of this course combined with a high demand for computing graduates offers you good career prospects in the IT industry. Recent students have found work with companies such as • Plusnet • Citrix • B2Net • Can Studios.

The year involves an individual dissertation and practical experience in a range of subjects.

Lectures and practical sessions take place at our City Campus where you have access to specialist computing laboratories as well as the learning centre, which houses our award-winning library and multimedia resources.

Key areas of study
Key areas of study include • web development • digital media • database systems • e-business.

Associated careers

As a multimedia technology and computer specialist, your skills will be in great demand from industry as there is a shortage of computing professionals in the UK (DIUS 2012).

You can find careers in areas including • web design • database administration • analysis/programming • project management.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the British Computer Society. It counts towards the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Course content

Core modules

• project • professional development • internet entrepreneurship • implementing web-based systems • data warehousing and data mining

Options

• database design and administration • managing change • IT project management

Assessment

• examinations • group work • coursework • online tests • dissertation

Entry requirements

2014 entry requirements

A HND or foundation degree in a computing-related area with a merit profile.

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill.

Fees

How to apply

You apply for this course through UCAS.

Contact details

For more information or to check the progress of your application phone +44 (0)114 225 5555, fax +44 (0)114 225 2167, e-mail admissions@shu.ac.uk