ObjectivesIt examines the use of current and emerging technologies to meet the needs of industry and looks at how technology impacts upon the way we live our lives. It develops the personal and professional skills necessary to work with organisations in the analysis, design, building and management of information systems.
Entry requirementsThis programme is designed for those who wish to build information systems for an online environment.
Academic titleWeb Business Systems, BSc Hons
Course descriptionStudents learn how to use industry-standard system building tools and packages; develop skills in database design, development and implementation of multimedia systems; examine the role of new and emerging technologies in areas such as the Internet, e-commerce and distributed information systems; use project management techniques and explore issues relating to the management and development of information systems for the Internet; put personal and professional skills and ideas into practice, working both individually and in teams, preparing for careers in industry and commerce.
Year 1
-Systems Analysis at Work
-Programming, Databases and Business Software
-Internet Business Applications -BusinessSystems Modelling
Year 2
-Information Systems Development
-Web Database Systems
-Distributed Technologies
-Web Technologies
Optional Sandwich Year
Final Year
-Individual Project
-Information Engineering
-Information System Planning and Management
-An advanced course in manipulating web-based information
Career options
Employment prospects in areas such as business analysis, database development, project support, requirements analysis, technical support and, in later years, IT strategy and management