The B.Sc (Hons) in Information Technology 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 use of IT.
• Equip students with the ability to provide Information Technology solution to business problems.
• To allow students to gain the essential skills needed for continuing professional development in the field of Information Technology
• Develop an understanding of the role of IT in the business environment

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

Compulsory Core Modules

• Emerging Technologies
  This module builds on students’ experience with current technology by taking a look at likely future trends. It is based on projections of the way Information Technology will develop in the areas of business, education and pure technology. It includes application-led technological developments, enabling technologies, adopting emerging technologies in business, industry, the private sector and education, and security issues.

  Assessment:
  40% test/60% group coursework

• Organisation and Control of Information Systems
  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

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

  List A

• IT Project (30 credits)
  This module allows students to investigate and present a solution to a substantial problem or issue relating to the application or management of Information Technology in business. It enables the students to develop their abilities to critically evaluate their own work, and to further develop their subject knowledge, communication skills and attitude of self-reliance. The deliverable may be either practical (e.g. a working system or prototype), or theoretical (e.g. an academic dissertation or case study analysis and report). All projects must include a literature review, examining the problem context and approach.

  Assessment:
  100% coursework

• IT Project (15 credits)
  This module allows students to investigate and present a solution to a substantial problem or issue relating to business information systems. It enables the students to develop their abilities to critically evaluate their own work, and to further develop their subject knowledge, communication skills and attitude of self-reliance. The deliverable may be either practical (e.g. a working system or prototype), or theoretical (e.g. an academic dissertation or case study analysis and report). All projects must include a literature review, examining the problem context and approach.
  
  Assessment:
  100% corsework

  List B

• 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
  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 C

• Work Based Learning (30 credits)
  The module aims to: Enable students to demonstrate the development and acquisition of professional IT management and/or development skills and competencies in the work place. This will be achieved by students providing evidence of the application of core programme material within the context of substantial commercial projects or activities (including contexts other than the participants current work area). In addition, students will undertake a consultancy assignment within their current workplace.

  Assessment:
  100% corsework

• Work Based Learning (15 credits)
  The module aims to enable students to demonstrate the development and acquisition of professional IT management and/or development skills and competencies in the work place. This will be achieved by students providing evidence of the application of core programme material within the context of substantial commercial projects or activities (including contexts other than the participants current work area.

  Assessment:
  100% coursework

• Database Design
  A database management system is an extremely complex piece of software. This module is an advanced database module that concentrates on the technical aspects of database management systems. The module includes a variety of topics that cover the use of database systems across a range of applications.

  Assessment:
  50% exam/50% 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

• Methodologies for Software Development
  This module aims to introduce students to alternative and current techniques and methodologies for use within a software development environment. Students will be introduced to modern methodologies such as the concept of Agile methods in some detail. Lecture material will also briefly cover alternative approaches to development, and the current and future challenges within the industry.

  Assessment:
  40% exam/60% group 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

• Database Technology
  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

• 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

• 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

• Information Age