BSc (Hons) Business and Computing

Component 01: Compulsory

Research and professional practice

(15 credits)

Develop the fundamental skills required to engage in research activities, project management and professional conduct. This module incorporates relevant themes – including how to adopt sustainable development goals, minimise impact and promote social responsibility. You’ll also begin building your entrepreneurial skills and understanding of research methodologies through theoretical discussion, practical exercises and real-world case studies.

Component 02: Core

Fundamentals of programming

(15 credits)

Gain a comprehensive introduction to programming. By writing, testing and debugging through Python, you’ll develop a strong understanding of coding and its impact on software development. There’s also a strong emphasis on inclusive and sustainable software, as you explore the role of software in society and beyond.

Component 03: Compulsory

Introduction to data modelling

(15 credits)

Discover how to work with data in this exciting module. You’ll analyse the key concepts of SQL – such as relations, keys and normalisation – through the design and implementation of relational databases, ensuring you have a solid understanding of database design principles.

Component 04: Compulsory

Introduction to maths and statistics

(15 credits)

How do maths and statistics affect decision-making in sustainable practices? Find out in this informative module. From summary statistics, hypothesis testing and linear algebra, to permutations, probability and parametric and non-parametric tests, you’ll cover a range of mathematical and statistical applications. And by the end, you’ll have a strong understanding of how they’re integral to the role of a computer scientist.

Component 05: Core

Business and management skills

(15 credits)

Distinguish between the role of leader and manager, and understand how to establish effective teams to increase motivation in the workplace. This valuable module will also develop your understanding of effective communication channels leaders employ, as well as the overall communication process.

Component 06: Compulsory

Business environment

(15 credits)

How do businesses work within an international economy? In this insightful module, you’ll learn about the internal and external environment of organisations and explore how it impacts people, technology and resources. This module will also provide you with a grounding in approaches to organisation management.

Component 07: Compulsory

Fundamentals of marketing

(15 credits)

This valuable module examines the modern marketing environment and the four main decision-making areas to consider in business. You’ll then progress into interesting psychological aspects, such as buyer behaviour and consumer influence while developing an understanding of the role of marketing in society as a whole.

Component 08: Compulsory

Introduction to Finance

(15 credits)

What role does finance play within an organisation? Find out in this valuable module. You’ll cover topics such as budgeting, cost management and capital investment analysis, while developing your ability to analyse and evaluate performance. That way, you can make decisions based on financial information.

Component 01: Compulsory

Research and Professional Practice 2

(15 credits)

Build the skills you need to succeed in your future computing career. Following a team-based projects framework, you’ll choose a team project that aligns with specific attributes that fit with your chosen topic. That way, you’ll develop a strong understanding of various professional competencies and ethical standards in project development.

Component 02: Compulsory

Computer security

(15 credits)

Gain a thorough introduction to cybersecurity with this informative module. Through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, you’ll explore cryptography, user authentication, operating system security, malware forensics and more – ensuring you’re well-prepared for a career in this sector.

Component 03: Compulsory

Introduction to AI

(15 credits)

Artificial intelligence is a rapidly growing area – and this module offers an introduction to all facets of AI. You’ll explore the methodologies and techniques of search algorithms, knowledge representation and learning mechanisms – as well as the role of AI in computer games and robotics. And at the end, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of systems built upon interacting intelligent acts.

Component 04: Compulsory

Introduction to data science

(15 credits)

Did you know data science plays a key role in medicine, climate science and business analytics? Discover the fundamental concepts of this rapidly growing field, as you explore key tools and techniques – as well as ways to analyse both textual and numerical data. By the end, you’ll have developed strong analytical skills and be ready to explore various application domains where data science is relevant.

Component 05: Compulsory

Business Investigation

(30 credits)

Explore a wide range of practical and theoretical issues relating to research in business, their applications and how they can be employed by different organisations. This fascinating module also allows you to conduct your own research into an area of interest, using appropriate methodology and professional research material.

Component 06: Compulsory

Consumer behaviour

(15 credits)

What is consumer behaviour and how does it impact marketing strategy? In this valuable module, you’ll analyse the concepts of consumer research, market segmentation and motivation – while focusing on individual personality, perceptions, attitudes and learning. Identify the influence of groups on consumer behaviour and evaluate the consumer decision-making process.

Component 07: Compulsory

Operations management

(15 credits)

Gain a foundational level of knowledge covering the concept and significance of strategic Human Resource Development (HRD) in a global context. This helpful module critically engages strategic HRD – as well as learning and talent development practices and policies –at individual, group, organisational, national and international levels.

Component 01: Compulsory

Capstone project

(45 credits)

What role does operations management play in the success of an organisation? Find out in this exciting module. You’ll learn how to maximise scarce resources to produce goods and services in an efficient and cost-effective way, while developing the skills required to recommend changes and improvements to strategic operations and supply chain.

Component 02: Optional

Advanced programming

(15 credits)

Develop your programming skills in this comprehensive module. From multiprocessing, threads and messaging, to input/output operations, remote method invocation, web services and server architecture, you’ll gain a thorough introduction to various programming topics – while honing your use of cloud technologies, such as Google Cloud.

Component 03: Optional

Computer vision

(15 credits)

This module helps you gain practical experience in basic computer vision tasks. By actively writing computer programs to tackle various vision tasks – and exploring core principles and methods through visual data – you’ll begin building your own practical skills and experience in this area.

Component 04: Optional

Information retrieval

(15 credits)

Discover how to design energy-efficient information retrieval (IR) systems in this inspiring module. You’ll learn all about the theoretical foundations of IR systems – such as text processing, indexing and querying – while considering how to minimise the carbon footprint of digital information processing during design and development. That way, you’ll have a strong understanding of the role of IR systems in building environmentally responsible systems that drive social and economic value.

Component 05: Optional

Natural language processing

(15 credits)

How do computer programs perform everyday language tasks? Find out in this exciting module. You’ll be introduced to the three fundamental concepts of natural language processing (NLP): understanding the structure and grammar of language; considering language processing tasks that are simple for humans but challenging for computers; and using intelligent computing techniques to solve these challenges.

Component 06: Optional

Network security

(15 credits)

Learn how to keep computer networks safe from cyber-attacks in this informative module. You’ll begin by exploring the principles, techniques and tools used to secure computer networks – before moving on to network analysis, threat assessment and cryptographic approaches, and how these apply to real-life scenarios.

Component 07: Compulsory

Business strategy

(15 credits)

Hone your strategic management skills with this exciting module. You’ll benefit from an engaging introduction to the key theories, approaches and concepts which form business strategy. Not only that, you’ll learn to critically evaluate the limitations of emerging schools of thought and how to they best work in practice.

Component 08: Optional

Global business environment

(15 credits)

Immerse yourself in the key elements of the global business environment with this comprehensive module. You’ll review international trade theories, the global financial marketplace and discover the organisations which support it. You’ll also learn to critically analyse the motives for and barriers to internationalism.

Component 09: Optional

Business Finance

(15 credits)

Develop an understanding of business finance and its applications to the decision-making process in organisations. In this valuable module, you’ll work through the theoretical concepts and approaches to finance management within a domestic context – before critically analysing opportunities for expansion and divestment.

Component 10: Optional

Business law

(15 credits)

In this engaging module, you’ll identify the core foundations of law that regulate businesses and evaluate the changing legal environment and how this affects businesses on an operational level. Dive into the fundamental issues that face all businesses, contract, employment, tort and business operations.

Component 11: Optional

E-business and marketing

(15 credits)

Identify the key concepts of e-commerce and e-business marketing in this exciting module. You’ll learn how to attract customers through digital media channels; develop a solid understanding of search engine marketing, campaign performance and metrics; and discover how each of these channels interacts with the overall customer journey.

Component 12: Optional

Strategic human resource management

(15 credits)