BSc in Information Systems Management

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 degree

1. A focus on how computers are used within business and administrative organisations. It is natural therefore to combine the study of information systems with the study of management.
2. An opportunity to demonstrate your practical skills by submitting coursework, including computer-based work. You will need access to a standard microcomputer with standard database, spreadsheet, programming language and work processor software.

Where can it lead?
This degree would suit you if you are hoping to pursue a career in information systems management, in a software house or in management consultancy specialising in ICT and Information Systems. It would also give you a distinct advantage in other careers in public and private organisations.

BSc structure
Standard Route

Foundation units
1 21 Principles of sociology
2 60 Introduction to information systems
3 107 Introduction to business and management
4 129 Introduction to programming (half unit) and 04a Statistics 1 (half unit)

Further units
5 127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary approach (02 or 21 or 79)
6 62 Information systems development and management (60)
7 138 Information and communication technologies: principles and perspectives (60 + 129)
8 139 Software engineering: theory and application (62 + 138)
9 159 Research project in information systems (62 + 138)
10 One unit (or two half units) from Selection group IS
11 One unit (or two half units) from Selection group M, IS or S
12 One full unit (or two half units) from any Selection group

Graduate Entry Route
Foundation units
1 21 Principles of sociology
2 60 Introduction to information systems
3 107 Introduction to business and management
4 129 Introduction to programming (half unit) and 04a Statistics 1 (half unit)

Further units
5 127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary approach (02 or 21 or 79)
6 62 Information systems development and management (60)
7 138 Information and communication technologies: Principles and perspectives (60 + 129)
8 139 Software engineering: theory and application (62 + 138)
9 159 Research project in information systems (62 + 138)
Through this route the degree takes a minimum of three years to complete

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