The B.Sc (Hons) in International IT Management is a top-up degree programme acting as a progression pathway for TMC Higher Diploma in Information Technology and Polytechnic Diploma graduates with similar qualifications. 

This enables students to complete their degree at the University of Wolverhampton.  One of the interesting elements of this degree is that it offers students the option of a 1 year Industrial Placement in the UK.

The degree aims to:

• Develop a broad understanding, knowledge and experience in the principles, practice and management of IT application in an international context.
• Equip students with the ability to participate bin the process of developing, obtaining, supporting and managing IT systems.
• To allow students to gain the essential skills needed for continuing professional development in the field of IT Management

The degree consists of a total of 120 credits at level 3, each module is 15 credits, unless otherwise indicated.

Compulsory Core Modules

• Organisation and Control of Computer Operations
  This module is designed to give students a practical insight into the operation and control of the computing function within an organisation. It considers operational issues such as the location and organisation of the IT resources and staff and security and privacy issues.

  Assessment:
  50% test/50% coursework

• International IT Management Dissertaion

  Assessment:
  100% coursework

• Social Legal and Professional Aspects of Computing
  Provide a grounding of the relevant statute laws which may have an impact on computing professionals. Raise awareness of the ethical responsibilities associated with computing and techniques of ethical analysis. Consider the role of professional bodies and professional codes of conduct, ethics and practice. Raise awareness of external issues that may affect the role of computer professionals (security, globalisation etc.).Help students understand the impact that computers have on society

  Assessment:
  50% test/50% coursework

• International Comparative Systems Methodologies
  The module aims to present a range of information systems development methodologies used internationally (including structured methods, soft systems methods, rapid applications development and object-oriented methods). It compares and contrasts the effectiveness of these methods in a variety of situations.

  Assessment:
  100% Coursework

  Choose 1 module from List A, and the remaining from List B.

  List A

• Strategic IS Management (30 credits)
  The module aims to provide an overview of Information Systems Management. It emphasises the importance of managing Information Systems projects in a controlled and disciplined way and provides a foundation for producing an IS/IT strategic plan.

  Assessment:
  50% Test/50% coursework

• Managing Computer Systems Project
  Computer systems are required to be delivered on time, within budget and to a defined quality. This module emphasises the importance of managing computer systems projects in a controlled and disciplined way.

  Assessment:
  50% exam/50% coursework

  List B

• Database Design
  A database must model the environment it serves. Consequently it is important that database designs capture the enterprise rules of the organisations for which they are designed. Mapping the complex constraints of a commercial or industrial situation to what is essentially a piece of software with very few semantic features is a non-trivial task. This module is an advanced database module which concentrates on the design aspects of database management systems. It includes a variety of topics which covers two different approaches to database design, both theoretically and practically.

  Assessment:
  50% test/50% coursework

• Network Design & Security
  To understand the issues about and techniques used to design networks, and the security threats and measures employed to counter these.

  Assessment:
  60% exam/40% coursework

• Business Analysis and Consultancy
  The development of information systems and their implementation in business presents the need for consultancy knowledge and skills. These centre on the ability to analysis business situations and problems, develop solutions, then ‘sell’ them effectively within the organisation. This module aims to provide the opportunity of developing such consultancy knowledge and of practising the skills in a supportive learning environment.

  Assessment:
  100% coursework

• Global Business

• Information Age