Information and Communications Technology, BSc Hons

This programme is intended to equip students with the knowledge of computer and communications engineering concepts and their application in the digital economy. Students will gain a comprehensive knowledge of ICT tools and techniques alongside knowledge of business and commercial imperatives and the link between these and their communications engineering capabilities.

The practical focus of this programme allows graduates to enter the workplace with a highly marketable range of knowledge, skills and experience in ICT with a sound commercial understanding. Students are given the opportunity to explore the complexities and vulnerabilities of state-of-the-art information systems and applications, and are exposed to a whole range of tools, programming languages, methodologies and architectures, as well as how to plan, manage and deliver projects and solutions successfully.

Additionally, programme content includes core courses in management and professional practice. Students can also opt for a year in industry between their second and final years.

UCAS code

G560 M BSc/ICT

School

Centre for Business Information Technology & Enterprise (BITE)

Location

Medway Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time
4 years sandwich

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

220 UCAS points

FROM A-level or a National Diploma in engineering at MMP, or equivalent qualifications

PLUS GCSE English, mathematics and a science at grade C, or equivalent qualifications.

Assessment

Students are assessed through exams, assignments and project work.

Career options

Graduates may pursue opportunities in small and medium enterprises, working with the World Wide Web or local area networks and e-commerce. Graduates can also find work as database programmers or consultants, multimedia consultants or research analysts.

Combined honours degrees

It is possible to combine this subject with another. Please see www.gre.ac.uk/combined.

Year 1

Introduction to Computer Networking (30 credits)
Programming Technologies (30 credits)
System Thinking (30 credits)
Introduction to Business and Management (30 credits)

Year 2

Systems Development (30 credits)
Data, Information and Knowledge (30 credits)
Software Engineering and Project Management (30 credits)
Project Planning (15 credits)
UNIX Systems (15 credits)

Optional Sandwich Year (Work Placement)

Final Year

Thematic Dissertation Project (30 credits)
Enterprise Architectures and Leadership (30 credits)
Strategic Analysis and Strategic Management (30 credits)
E-Business Innovation and Evolution(30 credits)

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