Summary
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) continues to revolutionise almost every aspect of both global business and our own daily lives, changing the way we work, communicate and interact. From individuals using devices connected to the internet via a wireless network to the operation of global enterprises, there is an ever increasing need for consumers and commercial organisations to have timely access to information, requiring data to be transferred, translated and exchanged through the integration of Information and Communications Technologies.
Course Information
This course has been created to develop knowledge and skills in information transfer and data warehousing, network communications technology and network operating systems in a business context relevant to the ICT industry.
As a leading Cisco Academy Training Centre and a leading Microsoft Regional Academy, tic has designed this course to incorporate the latest vendor specific curriculum providing students with the opportunity to work towards professional qualifications, such as the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), as part of their undergraduate studies.
This exceptional partnership provides an opportunity for students to study alongside professionals in the computing, IT and networking industry and provides opportunity for additional qualifications and experience upon graduation.
Course Aims
To provide graduates with the following skills and knowledge:
• The principal features of the ICT industry, including its major managerial, organisational, technical, practical and operational functions, designs and processes
• The fundamental concepts, principles and theories of the technologies that underpin information transfer and data communications
• The principal communication technologies that underpin system design, practice and application, as applied to commercial eCommerce services
• Design and implementation of ICT systems with emphasis on business requirements and technological considerations
• Basic computer programming and operational skills relevant to the development and management of ICT systems
• Business management and organisational theories and techniques applied to successful networking enterprise and the legal and regulatory systems within which they operate
• The organisational, teamwork and practical management approaches employed throughout a typical system design process cycle
Prospects
Typical routes of employment that could lead from this programme include:
• IT professionals responsible for the planning, implementation, management and support of PC operating systems
• Web-service architect
• Enterprise solution developer
• Communication network analyst
• LAN/WAN/Internet works developer
• Network operating systems administrator
• Client-server database developer
• IT server support engineer
• ICT technical support or training
Further Information
Course Enquiries
Birmingham City University
Technology Innovation Centre
Millennium Point
Curzon Street
Birmingham
B4 7XG
Tel: 0121 331 6400
Fax: 0121 331 5401
Email: enquiries@tic.ac.uk
www: www.tic.ac.uk
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BSc (Hons) Information and Communication Technology
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Applications
UCAS
(G420 BSc/ICT)
Course Director
Ian Stewart
Course Length
Full Time: 3 years
Sandwich: 4 years
Part Time: 3 years for entry with appropriate HNC or equivalent, 5 years if no exemptions apply. See Part Time grid in the Course Booklet below for details.
Location
Millennium Point
Requirements
Applicants will be expected to have successfully completed at least one of the following or an equivalent qualification:
• Five GCSEs/GCEs with at least two GCE ‘A2’ levels, or an AVCE double award. Maths, English Language and a Science subject to at least GCSE Grade C.
• An Edexcel National Certificate/Diploma in a relevant subject with a significant Merit profile. Maths, English Language and a Science subject to at least GCSE Grade C.
• A Degree Foundation Certificate, Access to HE Qualification, or equivalent, in a relevant subject.
A typical tariff point offer is 220 to 240 with AS qualifications used towards the tariff where appropriate.
Mature applicants who are able to demonstrate proficiency in Mathematics and written English will be considered for entry at Foundation Level.
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