BSc in Computer Information Systems

Duration:
3 years

Awarding Body:
University of London (External Programme)

Admission Requirement:
A Levels or equivalent or
Higher Secondary Certificate with good grades

Features of the BSc:

1. You will learn how to develop systems that can grow to meet changing needs in modern business environments and other organisations
2. Provides a progression route to a variety of higher degrees in the computing and information systems sector
3. You may be eligible for exemptions if you have previously studied suitable material
4. Flexible study period: you have between 3-8 years to complete the BSc
5. You will pay just over £3,500 in University fees at current fee levels
6. It is examined according to the same standards as College-based students studying at Goldsmiths
7. If you successfully complete Level 1 you may apply to transfer in to the second year at Goldsmiths College, and may apply to transfer to the third year at Goldsmiths after successful completion of Level 2.

This qualification is for you if:

1. You want to obtain a degree of international standing
2. You want to become a computing and information systems professional
3. You want to develop skills in various aspects of programming; computer systems development and database management systems; design of database management systems, e-commerce, computer security, data compression, the principles of system and software management, executive information systems, decision support systems and human-computer interaction. 

BSc structure
The degree consists of 11 units plus the compulsory project.

Level 1
Four compulsory full units:
102 Mathematics for computing
108 Information systems: foundations of e-business
109 Introduction to Java and object-oriented programming
110 Introduction to computing and the Internet

Level 2
Four compulsory full units:
209 Database systems
212 Programming: advanced topics and techniques
222 Data communications and enterprise networking
226 Software engineering, algorithm design and analysis

Level 3
Six half units chosen from the following:
310 Artificial intelligence
311 Neural networks
314 Software engineering management
315 Human computer interaction
316 Mathematical techniques of operational research
317 Accounting information systems
318 Information systems management
319 Decision support and executive information systems
323 Electronic commerce
325 Data compression
326 Computer security

PLUS a compulsory project:
320 Project (full unit)

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