B.Sc. (Hons) in Technology Management

Programme Code BSHTM
Programme Duration 4
Programme Level 8
 
EQF Level 6
 
EHEA Level First Cycle
Programme Credits 240
Semester Duration 0 Week(s)
Language of Instruction English
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Programme Outcomes

On successful completion of this programme the learner will be able to :

Description
• Knowledge and understanding of theory, concepts, and methods in the IT and Business fields in particular in the following areas (according to specialisation): Information Systems, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Social Media.
• Gain a detailed knowledge and understanding of how to develop the organisations IT strategy, the expertise required for successful Information Systems Management, and how the business environment in technology operates.
• Demonstrate a mastery of the tools in order to conduct various IT and business related activities, in particular data analysis, information systems and social media management.
• Analytically identify, select, formulate and manage strategies and solutions in business and technology management.
• Use advanced skills to apply research methodology and tools to research in Information Technology, business technology, and business management. • Transfer and apply creative skills in the following areas (according to specialisation): Information Systems, Business Analysis, Data Analysis and Social Media
• Work under guidance to deliver a comprehensive integrated project developed according to project management best practices. • Organise teams in an Information Technology environment with an understanding of the different roles. • Interact effectively with staff at all levels of an organisation.
• Learn to use different technology resources, such as data and information systems, to inform decision making. • Apply appropriate independent learning strategies which meet the requirements of the rapidly changing computing industry.
Express a comprehensive view through presentations, both written and oral. Answer questions on the theoretical and practical context of technology management. Gain a view of how humans perceive and react to change, and the importance of culture and leadership in an organisation. An ability to apply best practice in building trust, motivation and collaborative work. Among diverse and multicultural groups. Identify and appropriately address ethical issues

Semester Schedules

Stage 1 / Semester 1

Core Subject
Module Code Title
H6MYL Academic Management Skills
H6IMBC Introduction to Mathematics for Business & Computing
H6IMBC Introduction to Mathematics for Business & Computing
H6PSP Problem Solving and Programming Concepts
H6CI The Computing Industry
H6WD Web Design and Development

Stage 1 / Semester 2

Core Subject
Module Code Title
H6DM Digital Multimedia
H6MGM Introduction to Management
H6IM Introduction to Marketing
H06IP Introduction to Programming
H6SAB Software Applications for Business

Stage 2 / Semester 1

Core Subject
Module Code Title
H6FBA Fundamentals of Business Analysis
H06ID Introduction to Databases
H06ID Introduction to Databases
H06SPM IT Project Management
H6OBR Organisational Behaviour
H6WAD Web Application Development
H6WAD Web Application Development

Stage 2 / Semester 2

Core Subject
Module Code Title
H06BE Business Entrepreneurship
H06DCN Data Communications and Networking
H6ITP Interdisciplinary Team Project
H6PA Principles of Accounting

Stage 3 / Semester 1

Core Subject
Module Code Title
H7ACCB Accounting for Business
H7AVB Advanced Databases
H7TPR Team Project
Optional
Module Code Title
H7BID Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing I
H7IER Introduction to ERP

Stage 3 / Semester 2

Core Subject
Module Code Title
H7WRKPL Work Placement
Group Elective 1
Module Code Title
H7ALC Application Lifecycle
H7BAD Business Application Development
H7BCS Business Communication Skills- Enhance Your Personal Impact

Stage 4 / Semester 1

Core Subject
Module Code Title
H8BDA Business Data Analysis
H8GSM Global Supply Chain Management
H8TM Information Systems Management
H8PE Project
H8SMG Strategic Management
Group Elective 1
Module Code Title
H8BGD Programming for Big Data
Group Elective 2
Module Code Title
H8BID2 Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing II
Group Elective 3
Module Code Title
H8AWA Advanced Web Application Development
Group Elective 4
Module Code Title
H8RM Requirements Management

Stage 4 / Semester 2

Group Elective 1
Module Code Title
H8DWM Data and Web Mining
Group Elective 2
Module Code Title
H8BPM Business Process Management
H8BNS Security Principles
Group Elective 3
Module Code Title
H8BIA Business Intelligence and Analtyics with Social Media
H8PRS Public Relations and Social Media
Group Elective 4
Module Code Title
H8APM Agile Project Management