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BSc Information Systems and Management

BSc Information Systems and Management – this course examines how organisations and societies use new information and communication technologies (ICT), preparing you for an IT/IS management or management consultancy role.

Course Prospects

This degree is for you if you are interested in a career in information systems management or working for any of the software houses.

Programme aims

To provide a thorough understanding of how organisations and societies use and exploit new information and communication technologies (ICT). This degree will prepare you for a career in information systems management or management consultancy specialising in IT and IS..

Entry requirements

Entrance requirements
In order to satisfy the entrance requirements for the BSc Informations Systems and Management you must:

normally* be at least 17 years old and either have passes in:
two subjects at GCE 'A' level, plus at least three further subjects at GCSE or GCE 'O' level (at not less than grade C or above) or
three subjects at GCE 'A' level (with one 'A' level at not less than grade D) or -
three subjects at GCE 'A' level and one further subject at GCSE or GCE 'O' level (at not less than grade C) or
two subjects at GCE 'A' level, plus two further subjects at GCE 'AS' level.
AND demonstrate a level of competence in Mathematics at least equivalent to a pass at GCSE/GCE 'O' level, at not less than grade C
AND have passed GCSE/GCE 'O' level English language at grade C or above or, within the last three years, to have passed at the required standard a test of proficiency in English that is recognised by the University of London.


provide proof of competence in English which is acceptable to the University. A test of proficiency may be required

Course structure

You will be required to make a serious attempt in the examination for 12 units on the Standard Route of the degree. On the Graduate Entry Route you must take and pass 9 full units. You can take the Foundation and Further units in any order, provided you satisfy any prerequisites (units which you must have already passed).

First Year -
Foundation units 1 Principles of sociology
2 Introduction to information systems
3 Introduction to business and management
4 Introduction to programming (half unit) and 04a Statistics 1 (half unit)


Second Year -
5 Principles of sociology
6 Information systems development and management
7 Information and communication technologies: principles and perspectives
8 Software engineering: theory and application


Third Year -
9 Information systems project
10 Software engineering: theory and application
11 Human resource management
12 Financial management
 
 
Tuition Fee Home Students = £2900
International Students = £3500
Entry dates Feb, Jun & Sep
Examining body University of London (External Programme)
Duration 3 Years
Awarding body University of London (External Programme)
 
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