• Access – 48 credits with at least 36 credits at level 3 from an Open College Network-accredited course
We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.
Academic titleFdSc Internet and Business Technologies
Course descriptionWe developed this course with internet employers and entrepreneurs.
Employers need graduates who
• know and understand internettechnologies and the underlying computer systems
• know how to use them in business applications to provide solutions and opportunities
• can work and liaise with others
This course produces information technology professionals with skills in
• web systems design and implementation
• industry standard databases
• business systems analysis and design
• programming principles
• project management
It is ideal if you have an interest in how the Web and businesses operate, and enjoy applying your skills to solve real business problems.
You do not need a prior academic record of information technology as we designed the course so anyone who is enthusiastic and enterprising can succeed.
We support all your learning through Blackboard, our online virtual learning environment, where you can e-mail tutors, talk to other students and access lecture and tutorial material.
Once you have completed this foundation degree, you can top it up to a BSc with further study.
Associated careers
As a specialist with solid internet technology and business knowledge, you can gain employment in any of the following roles • web designer • web programmer • network designer • database administrator • e-business entrepreneur • IT support worker • IT consultant • applications developer • project manager • information manager.
Course content
Year one modules
Include • business analysis • business solutions • workplace mathematics
Year two modules
Include • computer technology • web technologies • programming concepts
Year three modules
Include • databases • e-businesstechnologies • applications programming
Year four modules include
Include • project management • project