Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Technology Management and Computing by the University of Portsmouth, UK

Course Description

Code	Subject
Induction Course
Induction Course	The Induction is designed to introduce you to the course: how it will run, what you can expect from your course providers (administrative staff, technical support staff and your tutors) and what we will expect from you academically and administratively. It will also look at the concept of studying at undergraduate level and how to maintain this level whilst learning online. Target audience: Newly registered students Duration: One week, preferably before course commencement Frequency: Only need to do once but compulsory Facilitation: By UOP faculty Assessment: None Textbook: None
Core Module
IS352	Advanced Systems Development This unit introduces students to the advanced treatment of the concepts and techniques in systems development within an ecommerce environment. On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to: Appraise different system development methodologies; Recommend the adoption of a particular methodology for a given problem domain Pre-requisite knowledge: Students attempting this unit should have a sound knowledge of basic system and systems analysis ideas to the level that they are able to carry out a full analysis of a given situation and document it in some appropriate fashion.
IT353	Information Management This unit highlights the importance of new technological developments in large scale data processing within business management. On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to: Describe the role of contemporary managers in Information Technology. Outline the skills necessary to assist in the running of a large computer centre. Pre-requisite knowledge: No pre-requisites stated.
IT357	Electronic Commerce Students learn the concepts of electronic commerce and its implications to business. They will explore popular models of ecommerce. On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to: Judiciously apply the concept of e-Commerce to a business situation. Identify the requirements in terms of infrastructure, skills and resources for successful implementation of e-Commerce. Identify the security issues involved in implementing e-Commerce and suggest solutions to such problems. Develop e-Commerce interfaces following appropriate design guidelines Pre-requisite knowledge: No pre-requisites stated.
IT361	Strategies for Resource Conservation and Recovery This unit introduces students to the planning process related for the deployment of materials based on differing manufacturing strategies and the environmental impact of by-products. On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to: Evolve criteria for materials selection, maintenance of supply, use of scarce materials and their substitutes as well as criteria related to public attitudes. Assemble an economic case, related to contemporary manufacturing styles in the effective use of resources for by-product recovery, processing and re-manufacture. Formulate aims and targets for materials management strategies. Pre-requisite knowledge: No pre-requisites stated.
IT362	Operations and Quality Management Students learn how to do analysis, design and control of production systems as well as the associated quality control and management of such systems. On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to: Take a strategic approach to operations management. Understand the principal developments in planning and control. Apply financial analysis techniques to alternative strategic options making maximum use of data to focus on priority problems and direct effort within a company. Use statistical process control techniques. Apply the 'zero defect' philosophy based on the cost factors related to quality. Pre-requisite knowledge: No pre-requisites stated.
IS363	Project Management This unit introduces students to the principles and practice of project management and ideas as practised within a contract framework - this includes organizational dynamics and the interests of stakeholders. On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to: Understand contract arrangements and terminology. Analyse and make proposals for various types of contracts and projects. Apply knowledge and techniques to wider project management scenarios. Pre-requisite knowledge: No pre-requisites stated.
PJ330	Project The project is a mean to develop the student's organizational, investigative and analytical abilities. On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to: Undertake a significant programme of work requiring individual effort with initiative, commitment and enterprise. Organise, plan and schedule a comprehensive task needing discipline, acceptance of responsibilities plus selection of project management method. Conduct a substantial problem-solving activity requiring measures of analysis, synthesis, creativity, evaluation and decision-making. Present and communicate technical information by written report, visual display, in discussion and under questioning. Prerequisite: IS352

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