Information Technology Management for Business
School of Computing and Mathematics
Faculty of Natural Sciences


Last Updated 15 October 2012

Principal Course Timetable Blocks 1


Information Technology Management for Business Single Honours - Level 1 Modules

Semester 1 C/O TYP ECTSCATS
CSC-10024 Programming I - Programming Fundamentals C C 7.5 15
This module introduces the fundamental concepts underlying computer programming together with techniques for applying these using a contemporary programming language. The module will have a strong practical element.
CSC-10029 Fundamentals of Computing C M 7.5 15
This module will provide students with an overview of the core concepts of the discipline, and act as a foundation for other modules covering these topics in more detail. It will enable students to understand the links between individual modules on their course, and to understand them properly in context.
MAN-10015 Accounting Principles C M 7.5 15
This module introduces students to the fundamental concepts and key techniques of accounting. Students will develop a knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of accounting, providing them with key transferable employability skills. The module syllabus includes income statements, balance sheets and budgeting. It is delivered through weekly lectures and student-centred tutorials..
MAN-10018 Management in Context C M 7.5 15
The market place for goods and services has become increasingly dynamic and competitive. Rather than static models of what it means to be a manager we need individuals who can think critically about managing and organizations and what work means for those who are employed in organizations. Management in Context provides the first step in developing such an understanding of management by locating managers within a wider historical, economic, political and sociological context.
Semester 2 C/O TYP ECTSCATS
CSC-10030 Programming II - Data Structures and Algorithms C M 7.5 15
In this course students learn about the important properties of some data structures and algorithms that are of foundational importance to modern computer science and IT. As they do so, there is ample opportunity to develop and practice their general purpose computer programming skills so that in the future they are able to develop their own software solutions to straightforward problems.
CSC-10031 Business and People Skills C C 7.5 15
This module will provide students with both a theoretical perspective and a pragmatic viewpoint for developing their business and interpersonal skills that are needed for working individually or in teams, in a real-world corporate environment. The module will offer first-hand opportunities for engaging in discussion and interacting with senior IT and business managers from leading business organisations.
CSC-10032 Information Systems and Interaction C M 7.5 15
This module provides students with an introduction to Information Systems and an opportunity for students to apply the knowledge and understanding they gain to a practical task. It also explores the human-computer interface and introduces concepts, techniques and tools that support the analysis of needs for, and design of, system interfaces. The main focus will be on web interfaces.
MAN-10019 Marketing Principles C M 7.5 15
This course seeks to introduce and develop a general understanding of the key concepts, tools and theories of relevance to marketers today. Marketing has become recognised as a vital ingredient of business in many different sectors. The contexts in which marketing will be considered in this module will range from consumer marketing through to services marketing, business-to-marketing, social marketing and not-for-profit marketing. The module will start by examining the history and philosophy of the marketing concept and the basic principles of marketing management and strategy. It will consider aspects of buyer behaviour, marketing research and the marketing mix, extending to the services marketing mix. The increasing sensitivity of consumers to ethical issues also leads to the consideration of the social impact of marketing, and ethical approaches to marketing.

Information Technology Management for Business Single Honours - Level 2 Modules

Semester 1 C/O TYP ECTSCATS
CSC-20020 Requirements, Evaluation and Professionalism C M 7.5 15
This module will develop skills in the design and execution of empirical studies to gather evidence about software systems, methods and processes. It will also cover requirements engineering and will enable students to recognize the professional, economic, social, environmental and ethical issues involved in the development and use of computer technologies.
CSC-20021 Web Technologies C M 7.5 15
This module provides an understanding of Internet communication architectures (such as client-server) with reference to standard protocols, and enables the students to develop multi-tier web applications and configure the servers on which these rely.
CSC-20023 Computational Intelligence I C M 7.5 15
This module will provide students with an introduction to the core computational intelligence topics of evolutionary algorithms and neural networks, their use in vision systems and robotics, and some of the similarities and differences between natural and synthetic intelligent systems.
MAN-20034 Management Skills in IT C M 7.5 15
Semester 1-2 C/O TYP ECTSCATS
CSC-20012 ITMB Work Placement C C 15 30
This module requires students to work for a real-world business company in a technical or managerial role on a software-related activity over an extended period.
Semester 2 C/O TYP ECTSCATS
CSC-20014 Database Systems (ITMB) C C 7.5 15
The module covers the fundamental concepts of databases and database management systems and provides students with a detailed discussion of transaction management issues.
CSC-20022 System Lifecycles and Design C C 7.5 15
This module will provide students with knowledge of the techniques and processes to undertake the design of a system once the requirements and analysis activities have been completed.

Information Technology Management for Business Single Honours - Level 3 Modules

Semester 1 C/O TYP ECTSCATS
~ CSC-30002 Advanced Databases and Applications C M 7.5 15
This module provides an advanced understanding of database techniques and current issues associated with database deployment.
CSC-30016 Software Engineering Project Management C M 7.5 15
Technical expertise allows students to understand problem situations and undertake developments in these technical areas, however to actually deliver a solution requires effective management of the software engineering activities. At the early stages of a project there is little basis for the estimation of time, budget and risk or for the creation of feasible plans to complete the project. During the running of project the need to assess progress becomes important so that we can ensure the project reaches its goals. This already difficult situation is made worse by the changes to software engineering methods and process that occur and which our software engineering project management has to adjust to. This module provides students with the basis for undertaking software engineering project management and an awareness of leading edge topics in software engineering that our management needs to encompass.
~ CSY-30001 Advanced Information Systems C M 7.5 15
This module provides an advanced understanding of the use of information systems for decision support, and of the issues involved in the planning and management of information systems.
Semester 1-2 C/O TYP ECTSCATS
CSC-30017 ITMB Project - ISP C C 15 30
This module enables students to integrate and apply theoretical knowledge and problem-solving skills to a relatively large or complex programming, research or IT management/business problem within the discipline.
Semester 2 C/O TYP ECTSCATS
CSC-30012 Communications and Networks C M 7.5 15
This module extends students’ knowledge of principles and practice in communications, computer network and security technologies and their deployment.
CSC-30018 IT Architectures C M 7.5 15
This module delivers the concepts, methods and tools involved in the IT architecture discipline, and examines the role of IT architects and software architecture within development projects. The module also outlines current architectural developments, such as service-oriented architectures. Students gain practical experience by undertaking a case study.
MAN-30059 New Business Plan - ISP C C 7.5 15
In this module, students will gain first hand experience of initiating, setting up and managing a new business venture. The module is ultimately designed to improve student employability and to widen career choice. Emphasis is placed upon the development of business skills, occupational awareness of new venture start up, self employment and the small business sector. In teams, students will endeavour to discuss, plan and share ideas about managing an enterprise effectively within relevant legislation and regulations, involving the development of systems and procedures for operating the enterprise and their implementation in practice. Individually, students shall identify and evaluate their own skill development and learning in relation to set criteria In addition to formal lectures and seminars facilitated by academic members of staff, advice and support will be available from external business advisors.

C Compulsory Core Module
O Optional Core Module
EP Programme Elective Module
EA Approved Elective Module
EF Free-Standing Elective Module
M Mixed Assessment e.g. a mixture of essay(s) and examination, with the latter's weighting below 90%.
E Examination, providing 90% or more of the mark.
C Continuous Assessment e.g. essay(s) or practical work (as appropriate).
+ Available to qualified non-principal, Erasmus, Exchange and Study Abroad students but there may be a restriction on the number of places available
~ Specific pre-requisite(s) needed by non-principal, Erasmus, Exchange and Study Abroad students wishing to take these modules
# Not normally available to Erasmus, Exchange and Study Abroad students (except by prior negotiation with Departmental Tutor)
Note: Modules not marked with a # are available to suitably qualified Erasmus, Exchange and Study Abroad students.