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Foundation
Degree (FdSc) - Business Information Technology
This is a University of Bedfordshire
Course delivered at Dunstable College.
Description
This course aims to provide students with practical knowledge
of the contribution that Information Systems, IT and management
systems have in achieving business
objectives.
The course aims to develop understanding of both the technical
and management processes in the development of Information Systems
with emphasis on business and organisational solutions. It incorporates
a two to three month period of work-based learning in the second
semester of Year 2.
Course modules include:
• Introduction to Programming
• Introduction to Systems Modelling
• IT Skill Enhancement
• CIS PPAD
• Practical Systems Development
• Introduction to Data Communications
• Introduction to Databases
• Database Developments
• System Methodologies
• Problem Solving and Logical Reasoning (Level 1)
• IT Systems Building
• Social and Professional Issues in Computing
• Introduction to Object Oriented Programming (Level 1).
Progression
The course prepares students for a career in computing or other
related employment. It prepares you for a range of technical and
management careers in computing. On successful completion of the
course, you can progress to the final year of a computing or IT
related degree course at university.
Entry requirements
Applicants will need one of the following qualifications:
National Certificate or Diploma in a computing discipline or related
subject, Advanced GNVQ in Computer Studies or Information Technology,
At least one A Level pass with GCSE passes at Grade “C”
or above in an appropriate Maths or Technology subject. Mature
students with appropriate work experience will also be considered.
Assessment
Assessment varies for each unit, but will include case study,
practical tasks, projects, assignment and examinations.
Start date
October
Duration
Two years, full-time with work-based learning as part of the programme.
This course is also offered as a part-time programme.
How to apply
Direct to Dunstable College for part-time study or via UCAS for
full-time study programme.
UCAS course codes
University of Bedfordshire course code: 265G
University of Bedfordshire institution code: B22
Institution name: BEDS
Campus code: O
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