Modules
The programme consists of six modules and an Information Systems Project
(double module)
• Software Engineering Methods
aims to
broaden the student’s knowledge of methods, techniques and tools used in
the software
engineering process and to give the student an opportunity to critically
evaluate software engineering methods and techniques.
• Software Engineering Management
aims to
broaden the student’s knowledge of techniques and tools used in the
software management process and to enhance the student’s understanding
of software maintenance and the techniques and tools used. The module
gives the student an opportunity to critically evaluate software
products.
• Advanced Database Management Systems
builds
upon the student's general understanding of database systems, ensuring
that the student develops significant knowledge of the major topics
(both theoretical and practical) relating to the development and
management of modern database systems. The module introduces current
database research topics, thereby increasing students’ understanding of
future trends and the latest developments in the
field.
• Corporate Communications Systems Management
enables
students to understand the management of telecommunications and computer
networks for corporate systems and the underlying technologies,
including network management, communications media and services, global
availability and reliability, eCommerce and internet services.
• Management Support Systems
enables
students to understand the application of computer-based information
systems used in business for the support of management (Management
Information Systems, Decision Support Systems, Expert Systems, Executive
Information Systems, Neural Network Systems, etc). Students are exposed
to the methods and techniques used to analyse and design computer-based
management support systems.
• Object Oriented Analysis and Design
provides students with an appreciation of the object-oriented concepts
as an aid to understanding a problem domain and representing a system’s
requirements. This module places emphasis on modelling and the
development and use of reusable components.
.
Information Systems Project
aims
to provide the opportunity for in-depth individual study of a
specialised area of computing and
information systems; to develop the student’s ability to tackle a
selected problem of significant scale and complexity and to develop the
ability to present ideas in written reports.
The final year online top-up programme is
a natural progression from the NCC Education International Advanced
Diploma in Computer Studies, currently offered by NCC Education. This
degree top-up programme will give you the essential skills to meet the
challenges of a computer practitioner.
You will learn a variety of subjects
including how to analyse a problem domain through the appreciation of
object-orientated analysis to the development of modern database
systems.
•Manage complex telecommunications and
computer networks
Grow your understanding of the challenges
involved in network management, communications media and eCommerce.
•Effectively analyse Information Systems
Enhance your written skills to confidently
assess a specialised area of computing and information systems in the
workplace.
•Design Management Support Systems for the
real world
Gather a greater understanding of the
application of computer-based systems used in business for the support
of management in an organisation.
•Sharpen your software engineer skills
Learn the latest techniques and tools to
effectively evaluate software management and maintenance strategies.
