BSc (Hons) Business Computing and Information Systems Top-up Degree
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Delivery Method
Online via the NCC Education virtual learning environment (VLE)
Duration
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2-3 years
Credits
120 Credits
Award
Degree
Introduction
The BSc (Hons) Business Computing and Information Systems Top-up Degree is delivered online by NCC Education, validated and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). This programme has been designed to prepare students for employment in the IT sector.
The BSc (Hons) Business Computing and Information Systems Top-up Degree is delivered online by NCC Education, validated and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire (abbreviated UCLan). This programme equips students with a blend of technical IT skills and business expertise which prepares them for careers in senior management roles. The programme modules are designed to provide students with the fundamental skills and knowledge required by employers in the IT sector.
The final year online top-up programme is a natural progression from our Level 5 Diploma in Computing or Level 5 Diploma in Business IT, currently offered by NCC Education as part of the top-up degree journey. Upon successful completion of the degree, students are invited to attend their graduation ceremony at Preston Guild Hall in the UK. Graduates can pursue careers in:
- IT Management/Consultancy
- Software Engineering
- Networking
- Data Management
- Cyber Security
- Information Systems Management
In 1828, the University of Central Lancashire was founded in Preston, UK as the Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge.
Today UCLan is rated as one of the UK’s highest risers in the National League Table and is one of the UK’s largest universities, with a student and staff community approaching 38,000. Internationally, the university has academic partners in all regions of the globe.
The University of Central Lancashire is ranked in the top 3.7% of universities in the world, according to the Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR).
Students worldwide with the following qualifications are welcome to enrol today:
- NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (L5DC)
- NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Business Management (L5DC BM)
- Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing
- Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing & Systems Development (Networking)
- Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Information Systems ( Network Engineering)
- Edexcel HND Computing and Systems Development (QCF)
- ATHE Level 5 Diploma in Computing
- Informatics Diploma in IT and Advanced Diploma in IT
- Informatics International Advanced Diploma in Computing
- OTHM – Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology
- Qualifi – Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology
- SQA- Advanced Diploma in Computer Science
- Any similar qualification approved by NCC Education and UCLan
Students study five core units:
- Advanced Database Management Systems
- Corporate Communication Systems Management
- eBusiness
- Managing Information Systems Projects
- Information Systems Project
Units comprise of weekly video lectures, tutorial exercises, discussion forums and live chat sessions with subject experts. Students will have the opportunity to interact with other students from around the world.
On completion of the BSc (Hons) Business Computing and Information Systems Top-up Degree, graduates are eligible to apply for postgraduate and master’s degree study at institutions across the world.
NCC Education has recognition with over 70 universities in the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA and Australia, for students who want to complete their degree overseas at an international university campus. These provide university progression routes enabling students to further their study and career choices.