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About
the University
Although
Oxford BrookesUniversityis one of Britain’s
newer universities, it has a history of academic
achievement dating back to its origins as
a College
of Art in 1865. John Henry Brookes, who founded
the University as it is today, fought to open
up educational opportunities for as many people
as possible and his legacy lives on in the
diversity of our university community, which
enriches the learning environment for students
and staff alike.courses which
are designed to relate theoretical study to
real life situations, so that they combine
an academic with a vocational approach.
Oxford
Brookes today is one of the UK's most successful
new universities, attracting students from
throughout the UK and worldwide. Why do so
many people choose to come to Oxford Brookes?
Our international reputation is one reason.
Another is the exciting range of courses,
subjects and research we offer. Then there
is the friendliness of our community, where
the needs of our students always come first.
Everything we do is evaluated in terms of
student provision, in order to provide the
optimum learning environment and encourage
personal and intellectual growth.
Most of all, students choose Oxford Brookes
because of our commitment to excellence in
learning, teaching and research. In addition
to our own stringent monitoring of quality,
our courses and research are regularly evaluated
by outside assessors.
For
more information about the university, log
on to http://www.brookes.ac.uk
About
the Programme
The
programme enables the students to gain knowledge
and understanding, and to develop a range
of skills and competencies highly appropriate
for computing in industry, commerce or research.
This
course combines modules concerned with both
information systems and software engineering.
Information systems are concerned with the
environment and management of information
by computer-based systems and software engineering
deals with the process of transformation of
information into more complex forms.
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Benefits
of the Programme
The intended learning outcomes of the programme
are that student should have:
- Develop
a knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, the
subject of computing
- A
sound understanding of the core concepts
in computing
- A
good understanding of the application of
computing within the relevant environments
- The
ability to keep up-to-date in their knowledge
by study as independent learners
- Develop
interpersonal communication and team working
skills
- The
ability to organise and analyse
information, and present it in a clear,
logical and concise manner
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The ability to solve problems in a logical
and ordered way.
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Recognition
Upon
completion, Oxford Brookes University will
award student the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing & Software Engineering certificate.
Degree
without Honours (Pass Degree)
At least 6 modules must be passed and specific
course requirements must be satisfied. The
Examination Board decision to award a degree
without honours is final.
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Programme
Structure
Core
Modules
M08021
Computer Networks
M08025
Databases
M08048
Information Systems Analysis & Design
M08060
Advanced Programming Concepts
Specialised Modules
M07011
Management Information Systems
M08010
Software Design
M08099
Interdisciplinary Project*
M07011 Management Information Systems
This module introduces students to the nature
and purpose of information systems. It develops
knowledge of the types of information system
used in business, the technologies used and
the process of designing and implementing
effective systems. The nature of information
and its transmission, systems theory and its
application
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Business information systems - entity, attribute,
relationship modelling
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An introduction to databases and distributed
database management systems
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Decision support systems and their links
with information systems
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Expert systems - their benefits and limitations
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Computer software capabilities
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Computer hardware technologies - existing
and forthcoming
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Systems development methodologies - a review
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Performance, security and legal issues
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M08010 Software Design
Computer software design and implementation
using contemporary design methods, tools and
techniques. Programming languages and their
features. Approaches to problem solving. Problem
design techniques. Formal specification and
development of programs. Modularity. Abstract
data structures. Abstract data types. Object-orientation.
Extensible programming.
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M08021 Computer Networks (on-campus module)
A study of the fundamental concepts of computer
networking and the problems experienced in
their design and implementation. Various goals
of such systems are discussed and placed into
the context of local and wide area networking.
The nature and types of communications protocols
typically found in modern computer networks
are also studied in some depth.
Local and wide area network architectures,
protocols, services and applications. Physical
data transmission, the elements of reliable
and unreliable communications protocols. Transfer
of information between machines with similar
and different characteristics. How communications
services fit in with the hardware and operating
system.
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M08025 Databases
Data modelling in the context
of information systems, design, implementation
and operation of database-supported application
systems with special reference to the relational
model. Database approach to information systems.
Database architecture. Logical database models.
Data analysis and modelling.
The EAR approach.
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The relational model and its properties:
Integrity constraints. Functional/multivalued/join
dependencies.
Normalisation. Relational
algebra.
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Programming in SQL:
Data definition and manipulation. Manipulation
of database structures. User interfaces,
program files, substitution variables.
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Database maintenance operations:
security, access control, back up, recovery.
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M08048 Information Systems Analysis and Design
The skills and techniques of structured systems
analysis and their application to information
systems development. An in-depth study of
the design and implementation of application
systems using contemporary design methodologies
(such as SSADM).
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M08060 Advanced Programming Concepts
A bridging module for direct entry to the
final year of computing courses, concerned
with the design, testing, implementation and
documentation of complex programs, using abstract
data types and dynamic data structures, and
the development of expertise in verbal and
written communication, and independent and
team work, necessary for computing professionals.
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M08099
Interdisciplinary Project
An extended
study of a topic selected from a suitable
area common to the fields of the student’s
programme, involving the solution of
a practical problem. The joint supervisors
will determine the apportionment of
the student effort with respect to the
fields involved.
The overall aim of this module is to
enable the students to produce a substantial
piece of work on a topic of special
interest chosen from those laying on
the boundary of the studied fields.
It is expected that by doing so the
students will consolidate knowledge
and strengthen the skills acquired throughout
their period of study on both fields.
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This
is a 16 months part time programme.
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Advancement
Pathway
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For
Singapore Students:
Students are required to take 6 modules and
do a double-module project in Singapore. The
students have to go to Oxford Brookes University
campus for two weeks to take one module. The
dates for this on-campus depend on Oxford
Brookes University ’s confirmation.
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Entry
Requirements
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International Advanced Diploma in Computing
OR
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International Advanced Diploma in Business
Computing OR
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Advanced Diploma in Information Technology
OR
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Advanced Diploma in Info-Comm Technology OR
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Other Relevant IT Related Advanced Diplomas
offered by Polytechnics
To
find out if your existing qualification meet
the entry requirement, email
us
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Contact
Us
Contact
us to find out more about our programmes.
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