BSc Business Computer Systems (Top Up)

This module builds upon the student’s general understanding of database design and implementation from prior learning.

It discusses some key issues underpinning database management systems and their development, provides a strong coverage to advanced SQL, which helps preparing for professional certification.

Introduces some current topics in database technology such as NoSQL.In addition, the module contains a substantial practical element utilising advanced SQL and full- stack web development framework application enabling students to gain transferable skills in designing and developing relatively complex ‘real life’ database applications using web database technologies.

This module will equip students with essential knowledge and skills to become efficient software developers.

The module will consolidate and integrate programming concepts and techniques which students have learned earlier in the degree for the purpose of application development for the real world.

The module will also extend students’ knowledge and skills for them to be able to tackle issues pertinent to realistic application development projects.

The module enables students to demonstrate their acquired knowledge and skills through a systematic and creative investigation of a project work in accordance with their course requirements.

The topic of investigation will cover a broad spectrum of various analysis and techniques and will lead to a comprehensive and concise academic/industry-related report. Students will be assisted in exploring areas that may be unfamiliar to them and encouraged to develop innovative ideas and techniques.

The aim of the module is to explore how projects are analysed, developed and managed in a business setting and the types of project methodologies that are used.

Students will engage in using a methodology such as Agile in a team setting to understand the different roles within the Agile methodology. The module will examine the role and value of UML and other project management tools.

The module will use case studies to gain a deeper knowledge of how projects are analysed, developed and managed. The module will be assessed by means of a 3000 word report based on a chosen case study.

The module enables students to undertake an appropriate, short professional activity related to their course at level 6 with a business or community organisation and to gain credit for their achievements.

The activity can be professional training or certification, a volunteering activity, employment through internal or external work-based placements, research-related activities, business start-up projects, entrepreneurship programs and more. Please see the complete list of accepted activities on WebLearn.