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BSC Year Three: BAC Professional Studies in Computing

 

Introduction

The professional studies year has been developed by the Department (Computing and Information Systems). All assessment is carried out internally under the scrutiny of external examiners appointed by the Department. Additionally, the Department welcome any monitoring or external examining role that a UK partner organisation may wish to perform. The Department acknowledge that the professional studies year may require formal monitoring in order to contribute to advanced standing or accreditation for prior learning.



Course Structure

The professional studies course is based around 5 themes of study, these are as follows...
  1. Applications Development
    • Advanced Web Technology( AWD )
    • File Structures & Data Management( FSD )

  2. Business Computing
    • Business Information Systems ( BIS )

  3. Systems Management
    • Systems Administration( CSA )
    • Systems Programming( SP )

  4. Computing Science
    • Networking and Distributed Systems ( NDS )
    • Systems Specification (Z notation)( SS-Z )

  5. Projects
    • Group Research Project (R_Pro)
    • Individual Project (Proj)

Course Requirements

Applicants for the BAC Professional Studies in Computing normally will either...
        (i)     have passed the NCC Advanced Diploma with a total score of at least 55% (BAC pay
                particular attention to marks from more technical modules);
or    (ii)     have passed an equivalent Diploma in Computing from another organisation with a
                minimum grade of credit.

Note: relevant work experience and other qualifications in Computing may be an advantage.

All applicants must submit a completed application form indicating an employer or other sponsor who has agreed to be responsible for the payment of course fees.
 

Semester Modules

Semester 1 Semester 2
code description code description
FSD File Structures and Design AWD Advanced Web Development
CSA Computer Systems Administration SP Systems Programming
BIS 1 Business Information Systems 1 BIS 2 Business Information Systems 2
SS-Z System Specification (Z) NDS Networking and Distributed Systems
R_Pro Group Research Project Proj Individual Project

Other Course Details

BSC Year 1 NCC International Diploma in Computer Studies

BSC Year 2 NCC International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies

BSC Year 4  University of Sunderland (UK) Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Studies

Proposed BSC Year 3   BAC Professional Studies in Business

PROPOSEDBSC Year 4  Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Information Technology
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