Course description
Students learn how to use industry-standard system building tools and packages; develop skills in database design, development and implementation of multimedia systems; examine the role of new and emerging technologies in areas such as the Internet, e-commerce and distributed information systems; use project management techniques and explore issues relating to the management and development of information systems for the Internet; put personal and professional skills and ideas into practice, working both individually and in teams, preparing for careers in industry and commerce.
Year 1
-Systems Analysis at Work
-Programming, Databases and Business Software
-Internet Business Applications
-Business Systems Modelling
Year 2
-Information Systems Development
-Web Database Systems
-Distributed Technologies
-Web Technologies
Optional Sandwich Year
Final Year
-Individual Project
-Information Engineering
-Information System Planning and Management
-An advanced course in manipulating web-based information
Career options
Employment prospects in areas such as business analysis, database development, project support, requirements analysis, technical support and, in later years, IT strategy and management