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BSc (Hons) Business Computing
and Information Systems Top-Up
Course Brochure
Flexible • Affordable • Accessible
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Course Overview
The course covers the following modules and is taught over 1 year (or 2 years part-time):
Modules Taken:• eBusiness• Managing Information Systems Project• Information Systems Project• Advanced Database Management Systems• Corporate Communications Systems
Management
Entry Requirements• NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing• NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Business IT• NCC Education International Advanced
Diploma in Computer Studies OR • Any other equivalent qualification approved by
NCC Education and UCLan
About the University The University is registered by Royal Charter in the UK and regulated and inspected by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA)
• Ranked in the top 3.7% of all worldwide universities according to the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR).
• Ranked 31 in the UK for Computer Science and Information Systems in the Guardian League table (2016)
The BSc (Hons) Business Computing and Information Systems Top-up degree is delivered online by NCC Education. The degree is validated and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).
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Dr. Martin Stanton Course Director and Module Leader – Information Systems ProjectMartin holds a PhD and has recently taken up a new post as a Lecturer in Computing at City College Plymouth. Previous to this, Martin was a Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University. His specialist area is Information Systems.
Shane McMordie Module Leader – Managing Information Systems ProjectsShane has over 10 years experience designing and delivering online learning at university level in the UK. After completing an MBA at the University of Durham, Shane has developed his career with the University of Liverpool, the London School of Business and Finance and the University of Essex Online (formerly Kaplan Open Learning).
Gary Budgen Module Leader – Advanced Database Management SystemsGary has considerable experience in a number of computing areas, especially databases and system security. He has previously held a senior lectureship at London Metropolitan University, and is currently an IT lecturer at Redbridge College.
Stuart Hutchison Module Leader – Corporate Communications Systems ManagementStuart is currently Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at Birmingham City University. He has been in this position for over a decade. Stuart completed his MSc in Computer Science at the University of Manchester.
Dr. John Hassall Module Leader – eBusinessJohn Holds a PhD and has considerable experience in the development and delivery of E-Commerce modules at The University of Wolverhampton, where he currently works as a Senior Lecturer. He is also online Tutor for Henley Management College and Oxford Brookes University.
The Teaching Team
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Introductory VideoAt the beginning of each module you will watch a video to ‘meet’ your tutor. They will explain what will be expected of you and what you will learn about during the module.
Video LecturesEach week a new video lecture is uploaded. You will need to watch these at the beginning of the week in order to complete the other online activities which all relate to the video lecture.
How You Learn
Assessments
Core Module
Assessment Methods
Examination Assignment Learning Outcomes
Advanced Database Management Systems 60% 40% All
Corporate Communication Systems Management 60% 40% All
eBusiness 60% 40% All
Managing Information Systems Projects 60% 40% All
Information Systems Project N/A 100% All
TutorialsYou need to work through the online tutorials, completing any necessary tasks as directed. There will also be ‘Stop and Check’ quizzes to help to ensure you have understood the lecture correctly. The tutor will also give details of activities you need to complete, such as a discussion forum question.
Discussion ForumsHere you can meet and discuss with other students. You are actively encouraged to post and comment on other students answers.
Live Chat SessionsAt the end of the week your tutor will schedule a live chat session to discuss the weekly topic and everything you have learnt. This is a great opportunity to talk to fellow students and ask any questions you may have. You will be given the contact details of the teaching team and and you can contact them at any time.
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Graduation
Examinations
Orientation Week
Spring StartAutumn Start
Week 7 – Reading Week
Week 7 – Reading Week
Week 7 – Reading Week
Week 7 – Reading Week
Examinations
Orientation Week
Autumn Semester (Weeks 8-13)SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT (WEEK 8)1. Managing Information Systems Projects2. eBusiness3. Information Systems Project (2)
Spring Semester (Weeks 8-13)SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT (WEEK 8)1. Advanced Database Management Systems2. Corporate Communications Systems
Management3. Information Systems Project (2)
Autumn Semester (Weeks 1-6)1. Managing Information Systems Projects2. eBusiness3. Information Systems Project (2)
Spring Semester (Weeks 1-6)1. Advanced Database Management Systems2. Corporate Communications Systems
Management3. Information Systems Project (1)
Spring Semester (Weeks 8-13)SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT (WEEK 8)1. Advanced Database Management Systems2. Corporate Communications Systems
Management3. Information Systems Project (1)
Spring Semester (Weeks 1-6)1. Advanced Database Management Systems2. Corporate Communications Systems
Management3. Information Systems Project (2)
Autumn Semester (Weeks 1-6)1. Managing Information Systems Projects2. eBusiness3. Information Systems Project (1)
Autumn Semester (Weeks 8-13)SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT (WEEK 8)1. Managing Information Systems Projects2. eBusiness3. Information Systems Project (1)
Student Journey
Examinations
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Timetable of Study for StudentsBelow is an example of a student timetable. A typical week of study for a full-time student may look like this (depending on the modules being taken and the scheduled time of each chat session):
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
● Watch MISP lecture● Watch eBusiness Lecture● Complete MISP tutorial
● Watch ISP Lecture● Complete eBusiness Tutorial● MISP discussion forum tasks
● Complete ISP tutorial● ISP discussion forum tasks● eBusiness discussion forum tasks
● eBusiness live chat session● ISP live chat session● MISP live chat session
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What Our Students Say…
Growing up, I had always attended classroom-based learning and UCLan’s online learning was a new experience for me. I am impressed by the quality of education that I received. Despite being hearing impaired, I was able to secure a first class degree and I have to thank NCC Education, UCLan and Softwarica for that. My tutors were knowledgeable, approachable and accessible. I am also very satisfied with all the transcribed documents of video lectures and Iactually enjoyed studying them.
Anima Acharya BSc (Hons)2016 Graduate
Nepal
What would i say to students thinking of doing this programme? It is a great programme. I got hired immediately after finishing it so don’t hesitate to go for it!
Boago Mazongo BSc (Hons)2015 Graduate
Botswana
The BSc (Hons) Business Computing and Information Systems programme provides a good coverage of both IT and business aspects. I truly believe that the knowledge that I have acquired from this programme will allow me to succeed in my career either as a businessman or programmer. I am very happy to be awarded this degree. The support from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and NCC Education through regular chat sessions and emails has definitely helped me a great deal. Thank you to the NCC Education and UCLan team!Prabin Baral BSc (Hons)2016 GraduateNepal
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