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Hertfordshire Business School Title of Programme: BSc Honours Information Technology Management for Business

Programme Code: BSITMB

Programme Specification This programme specification is relevant to students entering: 23 September 2015 [Students who entered September 2013 remain on a previous version of the 2013-14 programme specification, with different Computer Science modules – contact ugbasadmin@herts for this]

Associate Dean of School (Academic Quality Assurance): Denise Ball Signature

V1.6 / Main Programme Specification / January 2013 / AS © University of Hertfordshire 2012

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Programme Specification BSc (Hons) Information Technology Management for Business; This programme specification (PS) is designed for prospective students, enrolled students, academic staff and potential employers. It provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the intended learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the teaching, learning and assessment methods, learning outcomes and content for each module can be found in Definitive Module Documents (DMDs) and Module Guides.

Section 1 Awarding Institution/Body University of Hertfordshire Teaching Institution University of Hertfordshire University/partner campuses de Havilland and College Lane Programme accredited by N/A Final Award BSc (Hons) All Final Award titles Information Technology Management for Business

International Information Technology Management for Business* All titles are available with the following suffix: (Sandwich) with a Year Abroad with Study Abroad

*Languages available: these need to fit within the ITMB cross-School timetable and so students should discuss language availability with their Programme Tutor

FHEQ level of award 6 UCAS code(s) GN52, N/A Language of Delivery English

A. Programme Rationale The programme is designed to provide IT management graduates with the knowledge and skills required to work at the interface between the wider organisation and the development, maintenance and operation of the software and IT systems within the organisation. This expertise is required by organisations in general, but is also relevant to employment in the IT industry. The programme blends key aspects of a traditional computer science programme with a strong focus on the application of systems and systems thinking within organisational settings. As the role of the IT professional evolves, graduates require high level technical skills as well as business and project management expertise, and an ability to evaluate available IT solutions. The programme, rather than focus purely on technical skills, recognises that business and project management knowledge and personal and interpersonal skills are equally important as technical skills in today’s increasingly global business environment, and with the global development of IT solutions. However, the programme also allows the development of specialist interests in computing or business through a range of optional subjects throughout the programme. The programme equips graduates for a career path relating to the management of IT systems, including web based systems, from the identification of the need for such a system, through design, development, integration and operation of such systems. The programme further equips them with a knowledge and skill base for postgraduate study.


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The international route through the programme offers the opportunity to include study and work in another country, giving direct experience of IT management in non-UK environments. It also includes a compulsory language. The route is recognised in the title of the degree award.

B. Educational Aims of the Programme The programme has been devised in accordance with the University's graduate attributes of programmes of study as set out in UPR TL03. In addition, the programme aims to:

a) Prepare students for a career in the field of information technology management; b) Provide students with the necessary technical, business and project management skills to

design, develop, evaluate and manage IT solutions to business problems: c) Develop a range of transferable, personal and interpersonal skills both for academic study and

a professional career; d) Enable students to gain knowledge of and understand the issues involved in the development

and management of effective IT systems; e) Develop an appreciation of the social, professional and legal issues involved in the

development and management of IT systems; f) Provide students with work related learning.

Also, for International ITMB to:

g) Afford experience of IT management and business practice in another country; h) Enable students to gain proficiency in a language other than their own.

C. Intended Learning Outcomes The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, skills and other attributes in the following areas. The programme outcomes are referenced to the QAA benchmark statements for General Business and Management and Computing and the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (2008), and relate to the typical student. Additionally, the SEEC Credit Level Descriptors for Further and Higher Education 2003 have been used as a guiding framework for curriculum design. Knowledge and Understanding of: Teaching/learning methods &

strategies Assessment

A1 The role of the IT professional and the context in which he/she operates including the implications of moral, legal, safety and ethical issues for professional practice;

A2 The nature, contribution and impact of IT systems within organisations;

A3 The technical, business and project management expertise to undertake an IT management role in organisations;

A4 Current and future trends and developments in IT systems and project management;

A5 Theories and principles in the design and development of IT systems and subsequent use in specific contexts;

Acquisition of A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5 is through a combination of lectures, tutorials, coursework and project work at all levels of the programme. These may be reinforced through an optional 48-week or 24-week work placement. A6 is acquired through study and work abroad. Throughout, the learner is encouraged to undertake independent reading both to supplement and consolidate what is being taught or learned and to broaden their individual knowledge and understanding of the subject. The continued use of the Managed Learning Environment provision (StudyNet) will support this endeavour.

Testing of knowledge and understanding is through a combination of examinations and assessed coursework. Assessments, which are both formative and summative, may take the form of essays, project reports, portfolios, presentations, group work, oral defences and demonstrations.

Intellectual skills - able to: Teaching/learning methods & strategies

Assessment

B1 Evaluate information related Intellectual skills are developed Intellectual skills are assessed

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problems by applying a variety of recognised analytical and design tools and techniques to provide effective solutions;

B2 Design, implement and evaluate IT systems to address business related problems by the use of appropriate approaches, methodologies and practices;

B3 Appreciate the relationship between theory and practice.

through the course by the methods outlined in section A above. Skills of analysis, evaluation, and problem solving and modelling are further developed through the application of software packages within computer laboratory sessions and in course assessments.

Intellectual skills B1-B3 specific to business and management are developed throughout the programme by the methods and strategies outlined in section A, above.

through coursework, examinations and projects.

Practical skills - able to: Teaching/learning methods & strategies

Assessment

C1 Implement IT systems design; C2 Plan and control IT systems

projects; C3 Conduct research into IT

management issues and problems;

C4 Build abstract models of problems by logical, statistical and programming methods.

Practical skills are developed through the programme by methods and strategies already outlined in sections A and B above. Throughout, the learner is expected to consolidate their development of practical computing and systems skills by the use of personal computers available in the LRC and laboratories in both faculties.

Practical skills are assessed through coursework assignments, case study reports, presentations and examinations.

Transferable skills - able to: Teaching/learning methods & strategies

Assessment

D1 Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;

D2 Work effectively in teams; D3 Learn to learn effectively; D4 Make effective use of

information technology;

D5 Solve problems and make effective decisions using appropriate techniques;

Transferable skills are developed throughout the programme by the methods and strategies outlined in sections A, B and C. Skill D1 is developed through feedback on coursework reports, oral presentations and project reports. Skill D2 is developed through tutorials, IT workshops and group presentations. Skill D3 is developed and promoted throughout the programme Skill D4 is developed throughout the programme in various systems modelling and database focused modules. Skill D5 is developed through lectures and tutorials at all levels in a number of modules with a variety of assessment formats. D6 is acquired through studying and working abroad. All assignments are required to be word processed and several require skilful use of spreadsheet software.

Skills D1, D3, D4 and D5 are assessed through coursework, oral presentations project reports and examinations.

Skill D2 is assessed by group-based coursework assessment.

D6 is assessed through study at partner institutions and through the work placement portfolio.

D. Programme Structures, Features, Levels, Modules, and Credits


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The programme is offered as a full time degree (3 years), with a work placement (4 years ‘sandwich’), with a year of study abroad (4 years) or with study abroad and a work placement (4 years ‘sandwich’). It leads to the award of a BSc Degree with Honours in Information Technology Management for Business, or a BSc Degree with Honours in Information Technology Management for Business (Sandwich), or a BSc Degree with Honours in Information Technology Management for Business (with a Year’s Study Abroad). Entry to the programme is normally at level 4 with suitable A-level or equivalent qualifications, but direct entry at levels 5 and 6 is possible with suitable qualifications. Intake is normally semester A (September). The programme offers six languages: French, German, Italian and Spanish at beginners, intermediate and advanced levels, and Japanese and Mandarin Chinese at beginner level. Professional and Statutory Regulatory Bodies

The programme is endorsed by e-skills UK as a recognised ITMB programme. Sandwich Programmes A sandwich award requires the successful completion of at least 36 weeks placement activity (or students can opt to take a maximum of two separate placements, neither of which should be normally less than 12 weeks in duration). Students at HBS are then required to submit and pass a Placement Portfolio in order to gain the suffix ‘(Sandwich)’ to their award. Information and support is available from the University’s Careers, Employment and Enterprise Service. Studying Abroad - Details on Study Abroad are available from the Study Abroad Office. Students have the opportunity to study abroad (within Europe or world-wide), for one or two semesters, between Levels 5 and 6. The Study Abroad Office advises students on this process. Students who have successfully completed Level 4 can choose to spend a year abroad, additional to their studies, studying either two semesters at the host institution, or mixing one semester of study abroad with a placement abroad (normally not less than 12 weeks in duration). Passing their studies will earn them the degree title suffix ‘with a Year Abroad’. Programme Tutors must agree the Study Abroad. For students taking Study Abroad as additional to their UH studies, their degree classification is based on Level 5 and Level 6 grades gained from their UH modules, as for home UH students, as in the UPRs*. The titles BSc Degree with Honours in International Information Technology Management in Business (with a Year’s Study Abroad) or BSc Degree with Honours in International Information Technology Management in Business (Sandwich) are offered to students who take a language and complete an intercalated year studying abroad, or studying and working abroad (4 years). *Degree classification calculation information is available in the University Policies and Regulations (UPRs), AS14 Section D6. UPRs on Study Abroad are located within UPR AS11 in section 2.5 Language study opportunities and the BA International ITMB (Hons) title To obtain the award International Information Technology Management for Business, students must both take a language in all taught years and have undertaken a year’s study and/or study and work abroad combination (one semester study abroad and placement of normally not less than 12 weeks in duration). Students should liaise with their programme tutor to check that languages fit with their timetable, and be aware that the Humanities School apply an attendance requirement to language modules. Programme Structure The programme structure and progression information below (Table 1a and 1b) is provided for the Honours award. Any interim awards are identified in Table 1b. The Programme Learning Outcomes detailed above are developed and assessed through the constituent modules. Table 2 (in section 2) identifies where each learning outcome is assessed.


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Table 1a Outline Programme Structure

Mode of study Full-time; Sandwich Entry point Semester A Level 4 Information Technology Management in Business (ITMB)

Compulsory Modules Module Title

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Programming A 4COM1038-0901 15 0 100 0 A

Financial Analysis Techniques 4BUS1097-0901 15 0 100 0 A

Platforms for Computing 4COM1043-0206 15 0 100 0 B

Information Systems for Business 4BUS1038-0206 15 50 50 0 B

IT Management for Business 4BUS1067-0906 30 0 75 25 AB

From the optional listed modules below, select 30 credits, 15 credits per Semester:

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Human Dimensions in Computing 4COM1036-0901 15 0 100 0 A

Principles of Marketing 4BUS1010-0901 15 0 100 0 A

Language Various 15 0 100 0 A

Global Perspectives in Business B 4BUS1060-0206 15 0 100 0 B

Language Various 15 0 100 0 B

Programming B 4COM1039-0206 15 50 50 0 B

Models and Methods in Computing 4COM1041-0206 15 0 100 0 B

Progression to level 5 on the honours route requires 120 credits at level 4; for students with less than 120 credits at level 4 progression will be determined by the Programme Examination Board.


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Level 5 ITMB


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Enterprise Databases 5COM1064-0901 15 50 50 0 A

Modelling Business Problems 5BUS1098-0901 15 0 100 0 A

Project Planning and Control 5BUS1008-0206 15 0 100 0 B

Operating Systems and Networks 5COM1055-0206 15 100 0 0 B

IT Development Exercise 5COM1065-0901 30 0 100 0 AB



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Digital Marketing in Practice 5BUS1016-0901 15 50 50 0 A Human Computer Interaction for Commercial Applications

5BUS1007-0901 15 0 100 0 A

Trends in Technology 5BUS1010-0901 15 0 100 0 A

Information Systems For Human Resource Management

5BUS1006-0901 15 60 40 0 A

Language various 15 0 100 0 A

Contemporary Issues (CS) 5COM1051-0901 15 0 100 0 A

System Requirements 5COM1062-0901 15 0 100 0 A

Enterprise 5BUS1080-0206 15 0 100 0 B

Enterprise Applications 5BUS1070-0206 15 60 40 0 B

Mobile Business Technologies 5BUS1066-0206 15 0 100 0 B

Language various 15 0 100 0 B

Web Application Scripting* 5COM1063-0206 15 50 0 50 B

*This module is a pre-requisite for the ‘Advanced Web Scripting’ option at Level 6

Optional Placement for ITMB: Students who have attained the progression requirements to level 6 may select an optional placement year before commencing their level 6 studies. The award of a sandwich degree will require the successful completion of the placement period and the submission of a placement portfolio which reaches a pass standard.


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Module Title

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Placement Portfolio 6BUS1088-0901 0 0 100 0 A

Level 6 ITMB


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Leadership and Organisations 6BUS1001-0901 15 50 50 0 A

User Experience 6COM1032-0901 15 0 80 20 A

Research Methods 6BUS1086-0901 0 0 100 0 A

Advanced Project and Risk Management 6BUS1012-0206 15 60 40 0 B

Information Security Management 6COM1050-0206 15 75 25 0 B

ITMB Project 6BUS1037-0906 30 0 100 0 AB



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Advanced Database Topics 6COM1048-0901 15 70 30 0 A

Advanced Web Scripting* 6COM1051-0901 15 60 0 40 A

Creative Problem Solving for Managers 6BUS1047-0901 15 50 50 0 A

Language Various 15 0 100 0 A

Enterprise Systems 6COM1052-0206 15 100 0 0 B

Software Quality 6COM1042-0206 15 0 100 0 B

Quality and Change Management 6BUS1038-0206 15 40 60 0 B

Using IT to Gain Strategic Advantage 6BUS1014-0206 15 0 100 0 B

Business Process Modelling 6BUS1036-0206 15 50 50 0 B

Knowledge Management and Business Intelligence

6BUS1035-0206 15 60 40 0

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Forecasting Methods for Managers 6BUS1026-0206 15 0 100 0 B

Language Various 15 0 100 0 B

*Pre-requisite: students must have taken the Web Application Scripting option in Level 5


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The award of an honours degree requires 360 credit points, with at least 240 credits at level 5 or above, of which at least 120 credits must be at level 6. An unclassified degree requires 300 credit points, with at least 180 credits at level 5 or above, of which at least 60 credits must be at level 6. In addition, for a sandwich degree, students must successfully complete the placement year (including a 48-week work placement or 24-week work placement if taking a study abroad period) and must achieve pass standard for the Placement Portfolio. To obtain the award International Information Technology Management for Business, students must both take a language in all taught years and have undertaken study and/or work abroad.

Honours classification The University has approved structure and assessment regulations common to all programmes. Full details are provided in UPR AS14, Section D.

Table 1b Final and interim awards available The programme provides the following final and interim awards:

Award Minimum requirements Available at end of Level

University Certificate 45 credit points at level 4 4

Certificate of Higher Education Information Technology Management for Business

120 credit points at level 4 4, 5

University Diploma Information Technology Management for Business

180 credit points including at least 60 at level 5

5, 6

Diploma of Higher Education Information Technology Management for Business

240 credit points including at least 120 at level 5

5, 6

BSc Information Technology Management for Business

300 credit points including 180 at level 6/5 of which 60 must be at level 6

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BSc International Information Technology Management for Business

300 credit points including 180 at level 6/5 of which 60 must be at level 6, and including 90 credits of language study and complete an intercalated year study abroad (or study abroad/placement mix)

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BSc (Hons) Information Technology Management for Business

360 credit points including 240 at level 6/5 of which 120 must be at level 6

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BSc (Hons) International Information Technology Management for Business

360 credit points including 240 at level 6/5 of which 120 must be at level 6, and including 90 credits of language study and complete an intercalated year study abroad (or study abroad/placement mix)

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E. Support for students and their learning Students are supported by;

An HBS based programme/pathway tutor to help students understand the programme structure

An ‘Assistant Programme Tutor’ from the Computer Science School

An induction week at the beginning of each new academic session

Overseas Orientation

A substantial Student Centre that provides advice on issues such as finance, University regulations, legal matters, accommodation, disability, international student support, etc.

Office of Dean of Students, incorporating Chaplaincy, Counselling and Nursery

Medical Centre

Student Support and Guidance Office to provide academic and pastoral support

A School International and Direct Entry Support Tutor

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An Equal Opportunities Officer

A team of Academic Support Tutors

A Placement Office

An Exchange Programme Coordinator

A European and Study Abroad Office A Careers Service for all current students and graduates

A Mathematics Drop-in Centre

Student representatives on programme committees

A designated administrator

The Students’ Union

StudyNet, a versatile on-line interactive intranet and learning environment

Attractive modern study environments in 3 Learning Resource Centres

Guided student-centred learning through the use of StudyNet

F. Entry requirements The normal entry requirements for the programme are:

280 UCAS points from qualifications which include a minimum of two GCE A levels/AVCEs or one GCE/ AVCE Double Award’, or

For International Baccalaureate, a pass diploma with 30 points, or

An overall pass in an Access to Higher Education Diploma with a Merit profile in the top 45 Level 3 Units, to include Grade C equivalence in English language and Mathematics (6 credits in each subject), if not addressed separately, meets the entry requirement for all of our courses, or

Equivalent qualifications to be assessed by the Admissions Tutor

Plus

GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above, or equivalent qualifications. A minimum IELTS score of 6.0* or equivalent (inc. TOEFL 550 PBT (213 CBT, 79 iBT) will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English Language at grade C. [*IELTS at no lower than 5.5 in every band] Non-standard entry to the programmes The Hertfordshire Business School Undergraduate Admissions Team makes all admissions decisions regarding non-standard applications, including those from elsewhere in the EU and those for direct entry above Level 4. Applicants with prior relevant undergraduate study and who meet the necessary English and Mathematics requirements are eligible to be considered for entry to the programme at Level 5 or Level 6. They should have 120 credit points at Level 4 or equivalent to join at Level 5, plus a further 120 credit points at Level 5 or equivalent to join at Level 6. The modules making up the previous 120 credit points of study must normally be passed at the first attempt and should contribute to an overall average grade of at least a 2(i) (60%). The programme is subject to the University's Principles, Policies, Regulations and Procedures for the Admission of Students to Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Programmes and will take account of University policy and guidelines for assessing accredited prior certificated learning (APCL) and accredited prior experiential learning (APEL)


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Section 2 Programme management

Relevant QAA subject benchmarking statements General Business & Management; Computing Date of validation/last periodic review* February 14 Date of production/ last revision of PS February 2015 Relevant intakes Level 4 entering September 2015 Administrative School Hertfordshire Business School

*A Computer Science-side Periodic Review took place in 2014, resulting in an approved amended structure Table 3 Course structure

Course details

Course code Course description JACS

BSITMB

BSc Honours Information Technology Management for Business

N200 & I200

Course Instances

Instances code

Intake

Stream Instances Year

Location: Mode of study

ITMB1S A BSc Honours Information Technology Management for Business

1 UH Hatfield Full-time/sandwich


2 UH Hatfield Full-time/sandwich

ITMB3F A BSc Honours Information Technology Management for Business

3 UH Hatfield Full-time


3 UH Hatfield Sandwich


4 UH Hatfield Sandwich

ITMBP1P A BSc Honours Information Technology Management for Business

1 UH Hatfield Part-time









The programme is managed by:

The Dean and Deputy Dean

The Head of Department

Programme Tutors who are responsible for the day to day management and who advise students on the programme as a whole

An Admissions Tutor, with specific responsibility for open days and selection

Module Coordinators who are responsible for individual modules


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A Placements Officer to assist with the procurement of placements

A programme committee, the membership of which includes student representatives from each level of study and key members of the Business School.

Programme-specific assessment regulations The programme is compliant with the University's generic assessment regulations (Structure and Assessment Regulations for Academic Programmes, UPR AS14) with the exception of those listed below, which have been specifically approved by the University:

As this is a cross-School programme, with a complex curriculum, students on this programme may not elect to study level 5 at a host institution in place of their level 5 at UH.

This programme comes with the unique award title (BA (Hons) International Information Technology Management for Business. To gain this, students must both take a language in all taught years and have undertaken a year’s study and/or study and work abroad combination (one semester study abroad and placement of normally not less than 12 weeks in duration). Students should liaise with their programme tutor to check that languages fit with their timetable, and be aware that the Humanities School apply an attendance requirement to language modules.

Other sources of information

Definitive Module Documents

Module Guides

Student Handbook

Programme Specification website: (StudyNet Staff Department Lists Academic Quality Office Programme Management Programme Specifications)

University of Hertfordshire Course website: http://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/

QAA Benchmark Statement website: http://www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/benchmark/default.asp

The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, 2008: http://www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/FHEQ/EWNI08/default.asp

SEEC Credit Level Descriptors for Further and Higher Education 2003: http://www.seec-office.org.uk/creditleveldescriptors2003.pdf

External Quality Review report website: http://www.qaa.ac.uk/revreps/inst_reports.asp?instID=H-0060

Professional or Statutory Regulatory Body information: http://www.cim.co.uk

UNISTATS website: http://www.unistats.com/

University of Hertfordshire Academic Quality Office website: (StudyNet Staff Department Lists Academic Quality Office)

Structure & Assessment Regulations - Undergraduate & Taught Postgraduate Programmes, UPR AS14:

http://www.herts.ac.uk/secreg/upr/AS14.htm

Learning and Teaching Policy and General Educational Aims, UPR TL01: http://www.herts.ac.uk/secreg/upr/TL01.htm

Admissions - Undergraduate & Taught Postgraduate Students, UPR SA03: http://www.herts.ac.uk/secreg/upr/SA03.htm

Academic Quality, UPR AS17: http://www.herts.ac.uk/secreg/upr/AS17.htm

Index of UPRs for students: http://www.herts.ac.uk/secreg/upr/upr_azlist_student_info.htm

http://sitem.herts.ac.uk/secreg/upr/AS14.htm

http://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/benchmark/default.asp

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/FHEQ/EWNI08/default.asp

http://www.seec-office.org.uk/creditleveldescriptors2003.pdf

http://www.seec-office.org.uk/creditleveldescriptors2003.pdf

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/revreps/inst_reports.asp?instID=H-0060

http://www.unistats.com/


http://www.herts.ac.uk/secreg/upr/TL01.htm

http://www.herts.ac.uk/secreg/upr/SA03.htm


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Other information relevant to the programme The programme is endorsed by e-skills UK as an ITMB programme. ITMB is marketed nationally by e-skills UK to schools, students and employers. A key feature of the programme is employer engagement in terms of curriculum design, guest speakers, workshops, work placements and potential graduate employment. The employers, through the UK ITMB Employer Strategy Forum, are responsible for setting the strategy for the ITMB programme and are committed to maintaining its quality and relevance to their respective industries.

University policies relevant to the Programme The University undertakes to use all reasonable endeavours to deliver, assess and administer this programme in accordance with this Programme Specification. At the same time it is recognised that it is in the nature of academic developments that changes, for example to the structure, curriculum, and assessment of a programme may be necessary in order to ensure that the programme remains up to date, in response to issues raised as a result of on-going monitoring and evaluation, and/or in order to conform to new regulatory requirements imposed by this institution, by professional or statutory bodies, or by national or governmental bodies. The programme operates within the guidelines and policies relating to equal opportunities and environmental issues which may be agreed from time to time by the Board of Governors and/or the Academic Board of the University. Where the programme is offered in collaboration with another institution these policies and guidelines will normally be those of the partner institution. The programme operates in accordance with the University's Regulations Governing Studies Involving the Use of Human Subjects (UPR RE01) agreed from time to time by the Academic Board of the University. However, where the programme is offered in collaboration with another institution (for example through a franchise arrangement for all or part of the programme) then specific approval must be obtained from the University for the operation of the programme within ethical guidelines prepared by the partner institution. The partner institution will be responsible for all insurance liability in connection with the observance of ethical guidelines. Signed ………………………………………………………….... Date 17

th February 2015

Denise Ball Associate Dean of School (Academic Quality Assurance)

If you would like this information in an alternative format please contact: Marija Cubric, [email protected]

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BSc Honours Information Technology Management for Business

Note: Where applicable these titles will include ‘(Sandwich)’ or ‘(with a Year’s Study Abroad)’.

Table 2a: Development of Programme Learning Outcomes in the Compulsory Constituent Modules This map identifies where the programme learning outcomes are assessed in the core constituent modules. It provides (i) an aid to academic staff in understanding how individual modules contribute to the programme aims (ii) a checklist for quality control purposes and (iii) a means to help students monitor their own learning, personal and professional development as the programme progresses.

Module Title Module Code A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5

Programming A 4COM1038 x x x x x x

Financial Analysis Techniques 4BUS1097 x x x x

Platforms for Computing 4COM1042 x x x x

Information Systems for Business 4BUS1038 x x xIT Management for Business 4BUS1067 x x x x x x x x x

Enterprise Databases 5COM1064 x x x x x x x

Modeling Business Problems 5BUS1098 x x x x x x

Project Planning and Control 5BUS1008 x x x x x x x x x x x

Operating Systems & Networks 5COM1055 x x x x x xIT Development Exercise 5COM1065 x x x x x x x x x x x xPlacement year (Portfolio) 6BUS1088 x x x x x x

User Experience 6COM1032 x x x x x x x x x

Information Security Management 6COM1050 x x x x x x x x

Advanced Project and Risk Management 6BUS1012 x x x x x x x x x x x x

Leadership and Organisations 6BUS1001 x x xITMB Project 6BUS1037 x x x x x x x x x x x x

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Key to Programme Learning Outcomes Knowledge and Understanding of: Practical Skills – able to:

A1- The role of the IT professional and the context in which he/she operates, including the implications of moral, legal, safety and ethical issues for professional practice; A2- The nature, contribution and impact of IT systems within organisations; A3- The technical, business and project management expertise to undertake an IT management role in organisations; A4- Current and future trends and developments in IT systems and project management; A5- The theories and principles in the design and development of IT systems and subsequent use in specific contexts;

C1- Implement IT systems design; C2- Plan and control IT systems projects; C3- Conduct research into IT management issues; C4- Build abstract models of problems by logical, statistical and programming methods.

Intellectual Skills – be able to: Transferable Skills – able to:

B1- Evaluate information related problems by applying a variety of recognised analytical and design tools and techniques to provide effective solutions; B2- Design, implement and evaluate IT systems to address business related problems by the use of appropriate approaches, methodologies and practices; B3- Appreciate the relationship between theory and practice.

D1- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; D2- Work effectively in teams; D3- Learn to learn effectively; D4- Make effective use of information technology; D5- Solve problems and make effective decisions using appropriate techniques;