BSc (Hons) Business Computing and Information Systems

(BCIS)

 

Duration: One year full-time or two years part time

 

Delivery Method: Online

Online Computing Degree (Top-up)

BSc (Hons) Business Computing and Information Systems

 

Qualification Overview.

 

The BSc (Hons) Business Computing and Information Systems Top-up Degree, delivered online by NCC Education and validated and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire, has been designed to prepare students for employment in the IT sector. The qualification equips students with a blend of technical IT skills and business expertise that will prepare them for a career in senior management IT roles. The qualification units are designed to provide the fundamental skills and knowledge required by employers in the IT sector.

 

Units

The qualification is made up of four 20-credit units and a project unit which accounts for 40 credits.

When taken full-time, the qualification is delivered in two 15-week semesters (12 teaching weeks). Two units are studied in each semester, with the project being studied over two semesters. Full-time students should spend between 30 – 40 hours per week on their studies.

Part-time students study one or two units per semester over four semesters, with the project being studied over four semesters. On a part-time basis students can expect to study between 15 – 20 hours weekly.

Units comprise of weekly video lectures, tutorial exercises and live chat sessions with subject experts. Students will have the opportunity to interact with other students from around the world and with subject experts through discussion forums.

Modules include:

• – Advanced Database Management Systems

• – Corporate Communication Systems Management

• – eBusiness

• – Managing Information Systems Projects

• – Information Systems Project