About The University of Wales
Founded by Royal Charter in 1893, the University of Wales is the degree-awarding body for the majority of higher education students in Wales, as well as for many at other higher education institutions in the United Kingdom and overseas.
The University’s position enables it to focus not only on its primary functions as a degree-awarding body and provider of services to the Welsh higher education sector but also, as a national institution, on playing an enhanced role in protecting and promoting the economy, culture and language of Wales.
Recently, the University has signed a memorandum of understanding with six of the university institutions in Wales, with whom it will be working closely on collaborative ventures, research groupings and other new initiatives. These institutions are:
- Glyndwr University
- Swansea Metropolitan University
- University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC)
- University of Wales, Newport
- University of Wales, Lampeter
- Trinity University College
The latter two institutions are set to merge in 2010 to become University of Wales, Trinity St David.
The University is also maintains links with Aberystwyth University, Bangor University, Cardiff University and Swansea University.
The University is also the degree-awarding authority for more than 120 other higher education institutions both within the United Kingdom and overseas, with which it also enjoys close links. Annually, it awards around 15,000 initial degrees and more than 4,000 higher degrees, making it the second largest degree-awarding body in the United Kingdom. The number of students, from all over the world, pursuing University of Wales degrees is around 70,000, and their studies cover a wide range of subjects.
The University is a major national institution in Wales. While it is, of course, committed to helping to fulfil the educational and economic needs of Wales and to supporting its linguistic, cultural, and national heritage, the University is also committed to its international role and to enhancing its standing across the UK and overseas. As well as its validation role and the international projects undertaken by its Global Academy, the University sponsors a number of cultural initiatives, such as the prestigious Dylan Thomas Prize, for young writers, which attracts entries from all over the world.
About the Programme
 This degree programme provides students with a firm theoretical and practical background in computers for optimum proficiency in both information systems and information technology.
Objectives
- To provide a basic knowledge of computer hardware and software, introduce the business functions to which computers are applied, and examine the ways in which computers are integrated into business organisations.
- To provide the specific statistical and accounting skills required for the practical understanding of the use of computers in the business computing environment and to introduce analytical and design techniques sufficient for system development.
- To provide an introduction to business organisation and systems, and to develop the skills of oral and written communications required within the context of business computing.
Association
This course is validated by the University of Wales which leads to the award of a degree issued by the University of Wales. This degree shall be governed by the regulations for the award of a higher degree from the University of Wales.
The University of Wales derives its rights and privileges from Royal Charter by the Act of Parliament. It is also a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). Membership of the ACU is the recognition criteria accepted by the Public Service Commission in Singapore in the employment of graduates.
Structure
Students are expected to complete the 3 modules as required in Stage 1 before
proceeding to Stage 2 where they are expected to complete
6 examinable modules and an individual project.
| Common Subjects
(Stage 1) |
| BS307 |
Business Information Systems |
| BS308 |
Business Research Methodology |
| IT309 |
System Development and Implementation |
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| Specialised
Subjects (Stage 2) |
| IT319 |
Information Systems Management |
| IT322 |
Software Engineering and Management |
| IT323 |
Knowledge Based System |
| IT366 |
Network Communications |
| IT367 |
Electronic Commerce |
| IT368 |
Advanced Databases |
| PJ330 |
Project |
Duration
The minimum duration of the BCIT is two years. The maximum duration of the programme is 3 years.
Advancement
Graduates can apply to pursue a MSc awarded by UOW upon successful completion of the programme.
Assessment
Common Stage (Stage 1) |
| Code |
Subjects | Continuous Assessment % | Final Examination % |
| BS307 |
Business Information Systems |
100 |
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| BS308 |
Business Research Methodology |
100 | |
| IT309 |
System Development and Implementation |
100 | |
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Specialised Stage (Stage 2) |
| Code | Subjects | Continuous Assessment % | Final Examination % |
| IT322 | Software Engineering and Management | 20 | 80 |
| IT319 | Information Systems Management | 20 | 80 |
| IT368 |
Advanced Database |
20 | 80 |
| IT323 | Knowledge Based Systems |
20 |
80 |
| IT366 | Network Communications | 20 | 80 |
| IT367 |
Electronic commerce |
20 | 80 |
| PJ330 | Project | 100 | |
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Students must submit their coursework.
Students must obtain at least 35% in examination component and at least 40% of overall (coursework + examination) total mark in order to pass the module.
Examinations will be conducted 3 times annually in April, August and December of each academic year.
The official results will be released 1 month after the Examination Moderation. |
Programme Fees :
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