Business Computer Systems MCOMP

  • Overview

    Are you interested in computing systems that support businesses and ready for a challenging course incorporating masters-level work in the final year?

    This Business Computer Systems MComp includes a year of masters-level study to give additional breadth and depth to your studies and provide you with a head start in the job market.

    You will graduate able to identify and apply methods, technologies and architecture in business environments.

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 4 years

    Part-time: 8 years

    With placement year 5 years

    UCAS code G612

  • Course content

    Course structure

    The course incorporates an optional paid placement year, an individual project in an area of your choice, and masters-level modules in the final year.

    During your placement year you will put your specialist skills and knowledge into practice and gain vital experience.

    In the final year you will explore masters-level modules, working alongside postgraduate students.

    Our research-informed teaching will support you to become an independent learner, with the ability to develop and apply your knowledge in your dissertation and future career.

    Areas of study

    Our students don't need specific computing knowledge before starting the course. The first semester is an introduction to a broad range of topics (including programming, databases and web design) then you?ll make a choice about the area you'd like to specialise in.

    Masters-level modules include Research Methods, Internet Application Development, The Business and the Information System and an option from?

    To enable you to maximise the potential of your career outside of the UK, you can also choose modern language modules.

    Syllabus

    Year 1
    Programming
    Databases
    Web Design
    Internet Applications
    Requirements Analysis
    Human Computer Interaction
    Professional Practice
    Computing Context
    Introduction to Organisations
    Business Requirements

    Year 2
    Object-oriented Software Design and Implementation
    Web Application Development
    Databases
    Systems Analysis and Design
    Project Management
    Networking Technologies

    Year 3
    Optional placement year

    Final year
    Major team project
    Data Management
    Advanced Internet Application Development
    Options

    Masters-level modules
    Research in Computing
    Individual project
    Three modules from:
    Requirements and Enterprise Systems
    Architectures and Integration
    Intellectual Property Law
    Business Intelligence
    Internet Application Development

  • Entry requirements

    Typical entry requirements Help
    individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    AAB and good ability in mathematics, typically demonstrated by an AS-level in mathematics.

    BTEC
    DDD.

    International Baccalaureate:
    36 points.

    Access to HE Diploma
    pass (at least 45 credits at level 3), with 30 credits at distinction. Level 3 units in maths and computing required.

    GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
    at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

  • Location

    Location Help Moulsecoomb

  • Career opportunities

    There is a continuing demand for computing professionals. Our computing degrees are designed to prepare you for a successful computing career.

    Visit the careers centre website.

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

    To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

    Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    MCOMP Business Computer Systems  [J4CE003]
    UK/EU 9,000 GBP
    Island Students 9,000 GBP
    International 12,900 GBP

    When on a placement (sandwich) year, students pay a reduced fee in the placement year of this course. This is currently £750 for Home and Island Students and £1,760 for International students. This fee is likely to increase with inflation.

Find out more

01273 642428
cemadmissions@brighton.ac.uk

If you are an international student, contact us on:

+44 (0) 207 250 6749
international@brighton.ac.uk

 

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