Semester 1 & 2

Optional modules

Computing Project

The aim of this module is to allow students to demonstrate their analysis, design and programming skills, acquired in previous modules, by applying what they have learned to a substantial problem in Computing.

IT Project

The aim of this module is to allow students to demonstrate their analysis, design and programming skills acquired in previous modules by applying what they have learned to a substantial problem in computing and IT.

Semester 1

Compulsory

Fundamentals of Strategic Management

The aims of this module are:

  • Explore strategic management concepts.
  • Acquire knowledge on strategic positioning, strategic capabilities and resources and strategic options.
  • Develop understanding of strategic thinking, development of alternate strategies and strategy implementation.
Optional

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

This module aims to equip students with an applied understanding of entrepreneurs and their activities in a wide range of contemporary settings.

Decision and Efficiency Analysis

The aims of the module are to:

  • Develop an understanding of the complex multidimensional nature of decision and efficiency analysis problems faced by managers and policy makers.
  • Develop skills in modelling decision and efficiency analysis problems.
  • Obtain hands-on experience with the use of computers for decision and efficiency analysis in a business or policy environment.
  • Demonstrate the usefulness of decision and efficiency analysis in a global economic context.
  • Examine the societal and ethical implications of decision and efficiency analysis.

Business Systems

The aims of this module are:

  • To develop an appreciation of the use of Management Information Systems in business contexts, particularly in management planning, decision-making and control.
  • To develop a critical perspective on Information Systems within contemporary organisations and society.
  • To build on previous modules which introduced management aspects of Information Systems and on students' experience of working with such systems during the Industrial & Professional Studies year.

International Human Resource Management

The aims of this module are:

  • To build on previous Human Resource Management modules.
  • To examine critically the role of the Human Resource Management (HRM) in an international context.

Information and Knowledge Management

The aims of the module are:

  • to develop a critical understanding of the principles, practices and theories of Information and Knowledge Management, and their application in the workplace;
  • for the student to explore current developments in, and issues relating to, Information and Knowledge Management as it applies to workplace practice;
  • to develop understanding of the importance and impact of knowledge sharing in global organisations, and an appreciation of how one may develop an organisational culture favourable to knowledge sharing.

Contemporary Issues in Marketing

The module aims to address relevant and contemporary issues in marketing that shape customer experience and value creation (contemporary issues in marketing could include branding, artificial intelligence, neuromarketing, ethics and sustainability, omni channel retailing or the sharing economy).

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

The aims of this module are to:

  • Introduce students to the need for enterprise-wide information systems.
  • Introduce students to the underlying principles behind enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
  • Provide students with experience of using a leading ERP system.

Cloud Computing

This module will develop students' ability to explore and understand modern cloud computing technologies, developing an appreciation of issues associated with designing cloud based solutions ranging from business architecture, and software architecture to security and governance. Students will also develop critical analysis and problem solving skills in cloud systems and practical skills designing and deploying cloud resources.

Human-Computer Interaction

The aim of this module is for students to gain a working knowledge and practical experience of the design and evaluation of human-computer interfaces for interactive websites or applications in order to create a good user experience. It also aims to inform students about human issues related to specific topics in HCI.

Cyber Risk Management

More information to follow.

Human Factors and Cyber Security

More information to follow.

Semester 2

Compulsory

Rethinking Leadership: Theory and Practice

The aim of this module is to examine the roles of leadership in contributing to organisational and individual outcomes, as well as preparing students for their development into leadership roles.

Data Mining and Machine Learning

This module aims to introduce key concepts in data mining and machine learning by focusing on the fundamental ideas that are applicable in both fields.

The module will provide students with the knowledge and experience of using existing tools to analyse and model data associated with practical applications.

The module will also provide a general overview of artificial intelligence (AI), its scope and applications.

Optional

Strategic Information Management

The aims of this module are:

  • To provide an understanding of: the strategic importance of information systems (IS) and information technology (IT), to provide an understanding of the strategic importance of information systems (IS) and information technology (IT) and their linkages to the overall business strategy, how IS/IT strategies are formulated, how organising and resourcing options are developed and assessed, and how business value through IT is achieved.
  • To build on students' previous modules which introduced strategic analysis, new and emerging technologies and applications of IT, and on students' experiences of working with such systems during their academic studies, industrial placements and professional studies year.

Analysing Careers

The aims of this module are:

  • To enhance students' ability to critically assess the validity and relevance of career theory and research in contemporary workplaces.
  • To enable students to analyse their own careers and those of other people and consequently manage them in a better-informed way.
  • To build on the pre-requisite modules in human resource management and related areas; and on placement year experience.

Project Management

The aims of this module are:

  • To provide students with a critical theoretical and practical understanding of key topics in managing projects.
  • To provide students with an understanding of the role of a project manager.
  • To develop a critical appreciation of business and interpersonal skills relevant to managing projects.

Computer Graphics

The aim of this module is to introduce the student to basic concepts, principles and techniques for modern computer graphics.

Mobile Application Development

The aim of this module is to introduce the essentials and some advanced topics in mobile application development using mainly an open source platform.

Cryptography and Network Security

The aim of this module is to introduce the students to the main cryptographic techniques in use today as well as their application to various areas of network security.

Computer Animation

The aim of this module is to introduce students to commonly used techniques and algorithms for computer generated animations.

Digital Forensics

More information to follow.

Applied Cryptography

More information to follow.

Studies in Science and Mathematics Education

The aims of the module are:

  • To develop a range of skills within students and provide an early introduction to teaching for those interested in pursuing it, or a related field, as a career.
  • To develop confidence and competence in communicating their subject.
  • To provide opportunities to devise and develop science and mathematics projects and teaching methods appropriate to the age and ability of those the student is working with.