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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 some of the generality of the
computing course with modules concerned with the
development of information systems. An information
system is a set of people, data, procedures, hardware
and software that work together to achieve the
common goal of information management. Information
management includes the tasks of gathering data;
processing the data into reliable, accurate, and
usable information; and distributing the information
in a timely fashion for use in decision making,
problem solving, and control. Information systems
exist within organisations in commerce,
industry and the public sector. Therefore, while
it is primarily a computing discipline, it involves
an understanding of organisations, management, information and the information needs of
organisations.
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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
- The
ability to solve problems in a logical and ordered
way.
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Recognition
Upon
completion, Oxford Brookes Universitywill award
student the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing & Information Systems 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
M08034
Software Project Management
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
- Business
information systems - entity, attribute, relationship
modelling
- An
introduction to databases and distributed database
management systems
- Decision
support systems and their links with information
systems
- Expert
systems - their benefits and limitations
- Computer
software capabilities
- Computer
hardware technologies - existing and forthcoming
- Systems
development methodologies - a review
- Performance,
security and legal issues
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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.
- The
relational model and its properties:
Integrity constraints. Functional/multivalued/join
dependencies.
Normalisation. Relational algebra.
- Programming
in SQL:
Data definition and manipulation. Manipulation
of database structures. User interfaces, program
files, substitution variables.
- Database
maintenance operations:
security, access control, back up, recovery.
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M08034 Software Project Management
A study of current practices and research initiatives
in project management and quality assurance for
computing (software) projects.
- Project
Definition: product and work breakdown, technical
strategies
- Stage
planning, project organisation
- Techniques:
estimating effort, times, costs, risk assessment,
task scheduling, change control
- Quality
Assurance Principles: quality criteria, assessment,
and measurement
- Metrics.
Result metrics and predictor metrics, cost models
- Evaluating
software process maturity, quality management
systems, project management systems
- Project
management tools
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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 Universitycampus
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
- International
Advanced Diploma in Computing OR
- International
Advanced Diploma in Business Computing OR
- Advanced
Diploma in Information Technology OR
- Advanced
Diploma in Info-Comm Technology OR
- 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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Us
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us to find out more about our programmes.
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