Management - Computing and IT Top up

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Management - Computing and IT Top up

University of Cumbria
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* Subject to validation

The University of Cumbria is continually expanding the range and variety of courses on offer. These developments are quality-assured and draw on our rigour and experience. We produce our prospectus 18 months in advance of course start dates and so our new courses are shown as 'subject to validation'.

The validation process is a key mechanism by which the university establishes the academic standards and quality of its courses; new developments are normally validated from four to twelve months ahead of their start date.

The programme is available with full-time and part-time modes of study at the following locations:

  • Energus, Workington
Carlisle entry (September 20…

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* Subject to validation

The University of Cumbria is continually expanding the range and variety of courses on offer. These developments are quality-assured and draw on our rigour and experience. We produce our prospectus 18 months in advance of course start dates and so our new courses are shown as 'subject to validation'.

The validation process is a key mechanism by which the university establishes the academic standards and quality of its courses; new developments are normally validated from four to twelve months ahead of their start date.

The programme is available with full-time and part-time modes of study at the following locations:

  • Energus, Workington
Carlisle entry (September 2013)

Students interested in the studying the final year award in Computing and IT should apply for entry to the final year of BSc Applied Computing rather than Computing and IT.

This is done through the Accreditation of prior Learning (APL) route and students will need to hold (or be awaiting the result of) a HND or Foundation Degree in and IT related discipline. Applicants should make it clear that the course they are interested in is BSc (Hons) Applied Computing and the year of study is 3.

Interested students can contact Charles Dobson for further information.

Why study with us?

This programme builds upon your existing IT and computing practical skills and theoretical understanding. You will explore real world solutions to contemporary business issues.

All our awards utilise the beauty and rural environment of Cumbria to provide you with unique experiences.

What can this course lead to?

Many of our graduates go on to work in IT and computing, including software and web development, network administration and user support.

Graduates from the Business School have gone on to work for companies such as BNFL, Capita, Innovia Films and education establishments. This course also fully equips you to undertake further studies at masters level.

Resources and facilities

We place a high degree of emphasis on interactive learning within the Business School and provide a supportive environment in which you can develop academically and personally.

Business eresources are available to students through the Library and Learning's Quest service. Quest is an easy to use powerful discovery service that searches the university's journal collections, bibliographic databases and library catalogue from one search box.

Entry requirements Successful completion of a related foundation degree or HND.

Applicants from courses based at institutions other than University of Cumbria will be assessed on their suitability depending upon the modules they have studied.

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 240 credits UCAS code: I100 Costs

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Full-time students

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The tuition fee for the 2013/14 academic year has been set at £8,250 (including an automatic £750 fee discount).

As a full-time UK student, you are entitled to a tuition fee loan which doesn’t have to be repaid until you start earning £21,000 per annum (if you're from England) or £15,795 (if you're from Scotland). You may also be eligible for a maintenance loan (up to £5,500) and a maintenance grant (up to £3,354). For more information about student loans and grants, visit our student finance page.

Additional funding

National Scholarship Programme

The National Scholarship Programme is designed to support students with a household income of less than £25,000. Full-time students may be eligible for one of 110 NSP awards for full-time students worth up to £6,000.

Cumbria Bursary

The Cumbria Bursary is an annual cash award of £1,000 for up to three years of study. There are 300 Cumbria Bursaries available in 2013.

More financial support

Access to financial support doesn’t end at registration. We have several awards and support funds available to our current students, including:

  • Achievement scholarships
  • Outstanding performance awards
  • Access to Learning Fund
  • Utilities trust

EU

The tuition fee for the 2013/14 academic year has been set at £8,250 (including an automatic £750 fee discount).

As a full-time EU student, you are entitled to a tuition fee loan which doesn’t have to be repaid until you start earning £21,000 per annum (or the equivalent in your country). For more information about student loans, visit our student finance page.

Additional funding

National Scholarship Programme

The National Scholarship Programme is designed to support students with a household income of less than £25,000. Full-time students may be eligible for one of 110 NSP awards for full-time students worth up to £6,000.

Cumbria Bursary

The Cumbria Bursary is an annual cash award of £1,000 for up to three years of study. There are 300 Cumbria Bursaries available in 2013.

The tuition fee for the 2013/14 academic year has been set at £8,250 (including an automatic £750 fee discount).

As a full-time EU student, you are entitled to a tuition fee loan which doesn’t have to be repaid until you start earning £21,000 per annum (or the equivalent in your country). For more information about student loans, visit our student finance page.


International

The tuition fee for the 2013/14 academic year is £9,960.

Fees are billed annually and may be paid by the student or a sponsor. 75 percent of the annual tuition fees must be paid before or at registration. For students requiring a Tier 4 Student Visa, a deposit of £3,500 is expected as a minimum before a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) will be issued. For more information, visit our international student finance page.

Early payment discount

If you are paying your own fees, you may be eligible for an early payment discount of £1,000. This discount is awarded to students who pay in full before registration.

International scholarship

If you are studying a full-time bachelor's degree (excluding teacher training and NHS-funded courses) or a top-up degree, you may be eligible for an international scholarship. The university has nine scholarships available. Find out more on our scholarships page.

Additional financial support

Our money doctors will be on hand throughout the year to help you manage your money while you’re in the UK. However, if you do happen to run into financial difficulty during your time here, you may be able to access a small emergency support fund.

Part-time students

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The tuition fee for students starting study in the 2013/14 academic year is £8,250 (including an automatic £750 fee discount). This fee is billed annually. For part-time students, the annual fee is calculated based on the number of years you take to complete your course. For example, a student studying part-time for six years may expect to pay £4,125 per year.

As a part-time UK student, you are entitled to a tuition fee loan which doesn’t have to be repaid until you start earning over £21,000 a year (if you're from England) or £15,795 (if you're from Scotland). For more information about student loans and grants, visit our student finance page.

Additional funding

National Scholarship Programme

The National Scholarship Programme is designed to support students with a household income of less than £25,000. Part-time students may be eligible for one of 40 NSP awards worth up to £3,000.

More financial support

Access to financial support doesn’t end at registration. We have several awards and support funds available to our current students, including:

  • Achievement scholarships
  • Outstanding performance awards
  • Access to Learning Fund
  • Utilities trust

EU

The tuition fee for students starting study in the 2013/14 academic year is £8,250 (including an automatic £750 fee discount). This fee is billed annually. For part-time students, the annual fee is calculated based on the number of years you take to complete your course. For example, a student studying part-time for six years may expect to pay £4,125 per year.

As a part-time EU student, you are entitled to a tuition fee loan which doesn’t have to be repaid until you start earning over £21,000 a year. For more information about student loans, visit our student finance page.

Additional funding

National Scholarship Programme

The National Scholarship Programme is designed to support students with a household income of less than £25,000. Part-time students may be eligible for one of 40 NSP awards worth up to £3,000.

More financial support

Access to financial support doesn’t end at registration. We have several awards and support funds available to our current students, including:

  • Achievement scholarships
  • Outstanding performance awards
  • Utilities trust
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Modules
  • UCBS6001 - The Independent Project

The module aim is for you to be able to initiate, plan, research, sustain and evaluate an extended piece of independent intellectual work based on individual initiative and pathway of study.

  • UCBS6003 - The Consultancy Project

This module aims to provide you with the opportunity to develop and apply the skills of problem solving and project management, including financial, time, resource and relationship management through a ‘real’ consultancy project with an external organisation.It also aims to allow you to experience a substantial and sustained piece of work set by, and for, employers. Therefore it contributes to employability by focusing on the importance that employers place upon knowledge, creativity, skills and attributes.

  • UCBS6008 - Service Acquisition and Provision
    (Optional module)

The module aims to provide you with the knowledge and critical skills to procure an Information Technology (IT) system to support an organisation's current business requirements and, to ensure sustainability, identify possible future needs. The module will critically reflect on the provision of IT systems and consultancy services required to support an implementation project both immediately and for on-going development needs.

  • UCBS6015 - Technology Enabled Customer Relationship Management

The aim of this module is that you critically evaluate a range of Consumer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and analyse how CRM technology can deliver value to organizations. This implies a critical understanding of how CRM systems are used to interact with customers and the resultant impact on other organisational disciplines and functions, such as marketing, sales, IT, change management, customer service, accounting and/or strategic management.

  • UCBS6017 - Advanced Database Applications

The aim of this module is to critically evaluate the range of activities and techniques involved in developing, implementing and supporting relational database management systems (RDMS) and further develop practical computer based knowledge and skills for employment in this field.

  • UCBS6018 - Advanced Web Development

The module will critically evaluate the world wide web extending knowledge into the current broader areas of web services, cloud computing and mobile applications. You will critically analyse how new technologies differ from traditional web based systems and can enhance business performance. You will compare and critically contrast how the technologies involved work together to provide a rich platform of interoperability development choices.

Course summary

This course is designed to produce graduates who can apply their knowledge and IT skills to real-world problems and understand why state of the art techniques, methods and practices should be adapted and followed.

As IT and computing form an essential element of almost all organisations, from small companies through to international organisations, this programme fosters understanding of these key areas.

Programme specification

As this course is subject to validation the confirmed programme specification are not yet available.

Case studies

"The courses I teach on generally have small groups of students which gives me the opportunity to really get to know my students over the duration of their studies.

I take great pleasure in seeing students develop and grow and ultimately land their first job on graduation. We have a strong reputation locally for producing technically competent graduates with real-world experience.

Our practice of bringing in external organisations to work alongside our final year students provides fantastic opportunities to gain experience and graduate employment."

Charles Dobson, Senior Lecturer - Computing

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