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Programme Specification (2015-16)
A programme specification is required for any programme on which a student may be
registered.
All programmes of the University are subject to the University’s Quality Assurance
and Enhancement processes as set out in the DASA Policies and Procedures Manual.
Programme Title
BSc Honours in BusinessInformation Technologywith Year of Professional Experience
Final Award
(exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes)
BSc
Programme Code
BIT-BSC-SUCAS
Code
GN51JACS
Code
I900Criteria for Admissions
(Please see General Regulations)
All applications for the degree are processed centrally by the Admissions Office of the University and decisions made at School level. Non-standard applications are considered individually in consultation with the Admissions Tutor.
Entry is to the BSc Business Information Technology (including Professional Experience) only. The entry qualifications are:
A-level: ABB + GCSE Mathematics
BTEC Extended Diploma: any BTEC Extended Diploma with 12 Distinctions and 6 Merits + GCSE Mathematics
BTEC Higher National Diploma: those with good grades in a relevant Higher National Diploma will be considered individually on their own merits for entry to Stage 2
Irish Leaving Certificate: B2B2B2B2B2B2/AB2B2B2B2 + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade C in Mathematics
Mode of Study (Full-time, Part-time, other)
Full-TimeType of
Programme
Single Subject Length of
Programme
4 years
including
placement
Total Credits for Programme 480Awarding Institution/Body
Queen’s University BelfastTeaching Institution
Queen’s University BelfastSchool/Department
School of Electronics. Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Queens University Management SchoolFramework for Higher Education
Qualification Level
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/publications/informationan
dguidance
QAA Benchmark Group
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuringstandardsandqualit
y/subject-guidance/pages/subject-benchmark-statements
Computing (Hons)
Business & Management (General) (Hons)
Collaborative Organisation and form of
Collaboration (if applicable)
N/AAccreditations
(PSRB)
Programme not accrediated
Date of next
scheduled
accreditation visit
ATAS Clearance
Not requiredExternal Examiner Name:
External Examiner Institution/Organisation
Professor Faron G Moller Swansea UniversityDoes the Programme have any approved
exemptions from the University General
Regulations
(Please see General Regulations)
Yes
□
No X
(If yes, please state here any exemptions to regulations which have been approved for this programme)
Programme Specific Regulations
To gain an accredited degree in Business Information Technology (including Professional Experience) a student must register and pursue a course of study for the equivalent value of six modules in Stages 1, 2 and 3, (as appropriate) selected from the following lists or other modules as may be directed by the Adviser of Studies.Examinations
The programme is subject to the University General Regulations can be found at:
http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/AcademicStudentAffairs/Academi cAffairs/
Stage 2
In order to proceed to Stage 2, Stage 1 students must have passed a minimum of 5 Level 1 modules including MGT 1005.
Stage 3
In order to proceed to Stage 3, Stage 2 students must have passed a minimum of 5 Level 2 modules (taking account of any
prerequisites) and have passed 6 modules at Level 1. Unless exempted, students must have successfully completed the Year of Professional Experience.
Award of Degrees
For the award of a BSc Honours Degree students must have passed at least 16 modules.
When calculating the honours classification for students first enrolled prior to 2009-10 the following module weighting should be used:
Honours Degrees
Stage 2 Stage 3 25% 75%
MEng
Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 12.5% 37.5% 50%
When calculating the honours classification for students first enrolled in 2009-2010 and thereafter, the following module weightings should be used:
Honours Degrees
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
10% 30% 60%
MEng
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4
Students with protected characteristics
NoAre students subject to Fitness to Practise
Regulations
(Please see General Regulations)
No
Educational Aims of Programme
On completion of the programme the student will be able to:
Provide the necessary skills, tools and techniques to enable graduates of the programme to embark on careers as managers in the contemporary,
technology-driven business environment.
Provide a sound knowledge of information technology fundamentals and their application in business. This will involve the development of technical skills
necessary to design and construct advanced IT systems for business applications
Provide students with a knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of Computer Science, IT and Management, with an emphasis on application
of advanced information technology in a business environment.
Provide students with the capability to exploit advanced IT to build and develop globally competitive businesses and solve associated technological problems.
Inculcate a disciplined approach to development and implementation of IT-enabled business processes for effective business operation
Enable students to manage the introduction and use of IT in business, including the human factors
Develop sound engineering practice in the approach to system design and development.
Provide students with the skills necessary to keep themselves abreast of future developments in management, technology and computer applications.
Provide students with timely exposure to, and practical experience in, a range of current, emerging, novel and exciting developments in computing.
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive Skills
On the completion of this course successful students will
be able to:
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Methods of Assessment
Analyse, evaluate and interpret information Problem solving and design pervade the degree, with each individual module emphasising some aspect of problem solving and/or good design practice. All modules have a coursework component (practical work, homework or assignments) which supports, illustrates and reinforces the theoretical material presented in lectures. The coursework develops from guided work leading to understanding in first year to open learning, open ended designs with development of specifications, customer and business input and validation in final year.
All modules have a coursework component (practical work, homework or assignments) which supports, illustrates and reinforces the theoretical material presented in lectures. The coursework develops from guided work leading to understanding in first year to open learning, open ended designs with
development of specifications, customer and business input and validation in final year. Assessed as an integral aspect of most learning outcomes.
Synthesise information from a variety of sources. Fundamental aspect of Computing disciplines and strongly embedded within all modules. Developed and practised through engagement within lectures, practicals, assignments and projects. Assessed as an integral aspect of most learning outcomes.
Formulate and test hypothesis Analysis and problem solving skills are assessed through homework, assignments and end-of-module written examinations.
Application of theory and concepts to real world context Design skills are assessed through assignments, reports on practical work and project reports, presentations and demonstrations. Recognise and analyse problems and develop strategies for their solution.
Learning Outcomes: Transferable Skills
On the completion of this course successful students will
be able to:
Teaching/Learning Methods and
Strategies
Methods of Assessment
Work effectively within a team. Taught in Level 2 and developed through various smaller group projects associated with particular modules
Peer assessment within teams is used in assessing skill (a).
Skills (d and e) are assessed through reports of practical work, assignments, homeworks, project reports, presentations and through the end of module examinations.
The other skills are indirectly assessed. In addition, students are provided with the opportunity to develop skill (i). Retrieve information from a variety of sources and by a variety of techniques. Introduced during the University induction course and
developed through assignments and project work involving library resources (catalogues), web-based resources (browsers and search engines) and personal contacts.
Use information technology effectively in a business and managerial context. Developed through practical work, projects, assignments and other coursework activities and individual learning.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Developed through assignments, homeworks, reports, presentations and demonstrations and developed through feedback on submitted coursework and presentations.
Understand and present information involving a quantitative dimension. Taught through lectures, homeworks and practical work and developed through feedback on submitted coursework.
Learn to improve own learning and performance. Taught in level 2. Students apply the skill in meeting deadlines set throughout the programme.
Learn independently in familiar and unfamiliar situations with open-mindedness
and a spirit of critical enquiry. Nurtured and developed throughout the course which is structured and delivered in such a way as to promote this. Students apply and develop the skill during the Year of Professional Experience.
Plan and manage career. Taught in Level 2. Developed through assignments
Appreciate the need for continuing professional development in recognition of
the need for lifelong learning. Taught in Level 2. Promoted throughout the course.
On the completion of this course successful students will
be able to:
Teaching/Learning Methods and
Strategies
Methods of Assessment
a Apply a range of specific technical skills necessary to design and construct
advanced IT systems for business applications A combination of lectures, guest speakers, seminars/ tutorials, practical exercises, coursework and projects at all levels.
Testing of the knowledge base is through a combination of unseen written examinations (a - h) and assessed practical work (a, b, c, e), homeworks (a, b), assignments (h), presentations (e) and project reports, presentations and demonstrations (a – h). b Understand and apply the principles and techniques of core Management
subjects
c Understand the essential facts, concepts, principles and theories of Computer Science.
d Critically evaluate and reflect upon current thinking in Management.
e Critically evaluate and integrate knowledge of Management and knowledge of IT f Understand good scientific and engineering practice in the specification, design,
implementation, testing and delivery and maintenance of computer based solutions.
Form an integral part of all technical strands of the programme assuming increasing importance as students progress through the levels and is the dominant feature of final year technical modules. g Understand the importance of quality and fitness for purpose of the software
engineering process and resulting artefacts. A combination of lectures, guest speakers, seminars/ tutorials, practical exercises, coursework and projects at all levels.
h Understand the responsibilities of Information Technologists in Business and
their role within an organisation. Year of Professional Experience and Professional Practice module.
Learning Outcomes: Subject Specific Skills
On the completion of this course successful students will
be able to
Teaching/Learning Methods and
Strategies
Methods of Assessment
a Plan and manage a Software e-business project. Taught in Level 2 and developed in the final year
project. Practical skills are assessed through reports on practical work, coursework reports and project reports and presentations. etail here the corresponding assessment method which will be used to determine whether a student has achieved the stated outcome.
b Implement a design managerial IT solution using an appropriate programming
language. Core at all levels. Taught through lectures and supplemented through practical and project work. c Retrieve, sift and select current and relevant primary and secondary information
from standard and electronic sources Taught through lectures and developed through homework, assignments, practical and project work. d Deploy effectively the tools used in the construction and documentation of
business information systems Developed through practical and project work e Prepare technical reports. Developed through feedback on reports written for
practical and project work and presentations made on project work and the Year of Professional Experience f Give technical presentations Developed through feedback on reports written for
Programme Requirements
Module Title
Module
Code
Level/
stage
Credits Availability Duration Pre-requisite
Assessment
S1 S2 Core Option Coursework % Examination %
Introduction to Software Engineering and Project Management
CSC1009 1 20 X X 100 0
Fundamentals of Programming CSC1011 1 40 X X X 40 60
Programming Challenges CSC1012 1 0 X X X 100 0
Tournaments in Computing I CSC1019 1 20 X X 100
History and Philosophy of
Management MGT1006 1 20 X X 30 70
Accounting for Non-Specialists ACC1002 1 20 X X 30 70
Information and Organisations MGT1010 1 20 X X 30 70
Professional Computing
Practice CSC2011 2 10 X X X 50 50
HCI and Team Working CSC2019 2 10 X CSC1011 X 70 30
Web Technologies and
Programming CSC2024 2 30 X X X 70 30
Tournaments in Computing II CSC2037 2 20 X X 100
Accounting for Managers in an
International Context ACC2007 2 20 X ACC1002 X 25 75
Principles of Marketing MGT2002 2 20 X MGT1006 or MGT1007 or
MGT1005 X 30 70
Operations Management MGT2005 2 20 X MGT1006 or MGT1007or
MGT1005 X 30 70
Business Research Methods MGT2009 2 20 X MGT1006 or MGT1007 or
MGT1005 X 30 70
International Business MGT2011 2 20 X MGT1006 or MGT1005 or
MGT1007 X 30 70
Human Resource Management MGT2013 2 20 X MGT1006 or MGT1007 or
MGT1005 X 30 70
Year of Professional Experience CSC2034 3 120 X X
BIT Project CSC3023 4 40 X X X 100 0
Database Systems CSC3051 4 20 X X 25 75
Tournaments in Computing III CSC3057 4 20 X X 100
Information Systems in
Organisations ISY3008 4 20 X X 40 60
Information Policy ISY3009 4 20 X X 100 0
Managing Innovation MGT3011 4 20 X MGT1006 or MGT1007 or
Business Ethics MGT3012 4 20 X MGT1006 or MGT1007 or
MGT1005 X 30 70
Supply Chain Management MGT3013 4 20 X MGT1006 or MGT1007 or
MGT1011 or MGT1005 X 30 70
Public Sector Management MGT3018 4 20 X MGT1006 or MGT1007 or
MGT1011 or MGT1005 X 30 70 Business Strategy MGT3019 4 20 X MGT1006 or MGT1005 X 30 70 Business Analysis MGT3022 4 20 X MG1006 or MGT 1007 or MGT1005 or MGT2008 X 50 50 Changing Organisations MGT3026 4 20 X MGT1006 or MGT1007 or MGT1005 or MGT2008 X 30 70 Contemporary Issues in Management MGT3028 4 20 X MGT1006 or MGT1007 or MGT1005 or MGT2008 X 30 70
