Programme Specification for the BSc in Computer Science with Business Management

Final AwardBSc
Interim AwardsNone
Programme TitleComputer Science with Business Management
School/DepartmentSchool of Computer Science
Banner Code????
Mode(s) of StudyFull-time
Length of Programme3 years
Total Credits360
UCAS CodeG4N1
Awarding InstitutionThe University of Birmingham
Teaching InstitutionThe University of Birmingham
Accredited by British Computer Society
QAA Benchmarking GroupsComputing
Completed byDr P Coxhead
Date17 Apr 2004
Educational Aims of Programme

This three-year Major/Minor programme comprises two thirds computer science and one third business management. Within the context of the general Learning & Teaching Aims of the School, it aims to provide:

  1. A solid foundation for a career or further study in computing/IT and in business applications of computing/IT.
  2. Coverage of the core areas of computer science.
  3. A solid grounding in the theoretical underpinnings of contemporary developments in computer science.
  4. A solid grounding in practical software development skills.
  5. A well-balanced grounding in business management.
  6. A wide choice of advanced and specialist options in the third year.
Reference Points used to inform Programme Outcomes
Computing Benchmarking Statement, Requirements of Accrediting Bodies, the University and School Teaching and Learning Strategies.
Special features of the Programme
None.

 

Programme Outcomes and Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategies

Knowledge & Understanding
RefA. Students are expected to have knowledge and understanding of...Teaching, Learning & Assessment Strategies to enable outcome to be achieved and demonstrated
Learning & Teaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1The essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to Computing and computer applications as appropriate to the topics covered in the programme.Lectures, Tutorials, Exercise classes, Practical work, Independent studyExaminations, Coursework
2Appropriate theory, practices and tools for the specification, design, implementation and evaluation of computer-based systems.Lectures, Tutorials, Exercise classes, Practical work, Independent studyExaminations, Coursework, Reports

Skills & Other Attributes
RefB. Students are expected to have attained the following skills and other attributes:Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategies to enable outcome to be achieved and demonstrated
Learning & Teaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1The ability to apply the knowledge and understanding noted above to the analysis of a given information handling problem.Lectures, Tutorials, Exercise classes, Practical work, Projects, Independent studyExaminations, Coursework, Reports
2The ability to specify, design and construct computer-based systems, using appropriate tools, and to document all stages of this process.Lectures, Tutorials, Exercise classes, Practical work, Projects, Independent studyCoursework, Reports, Examinations, Presentations
3The ability to evaluate computer-based systems in relation to a given information handling problem.Lectures, Tutorials, Exercise classes, Practical work, Projects, Independent studyCoursework, Reports, Examinations
4A professional software engineering ethos, and a responsible, ethical and open-minded attitude to their work.Lectures, Projects, Practical workCoursework, Reports, Presentations
5Some management and business practices.Lectures, Tutorials, Exercise classes, Practical work, Independent studyCoursework, Reports, Examinations
(transferable skills)
6The ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.Practical work, Projects, Independent studyCoursework, Reports, Presentations
7The ability to use and apply general IT facilities, including those required for effective information-retrieval.Practical work, ProjectsCoursework, Reports, Presentations
8Numeracy, in both understanding and presenting cases involving quantitative or similar formal, symbolic dimensions.Lectures, Tutorials, Exercise classes, Practical work, Projects, Independent studyCoursework, Reports, Presentations, Examinations
9Management of learning and development, including time management, organizational skills, and the ability to pursue independently further professional development.Lectures, Tutorials, Exercise classes, Practical work, Projects, Independent studyCoursework, Reports, Presentations

Footnotes

  1. The Learning & Teaching and Assessment Methods above are not intended to be exclusive, but to indicate the main methods in use. Module Descriptions contain more detail.

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Content last updated:17 Apr 2004