UCLan – BSc (Hons) Business Computing and Information Systems (Top-Up)

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University of Central Lancashire

BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree Equivalent to the third year of a bachelor’s degree

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Business Computing and Information Systems Top-up Degree is delivered online by NCC Education, validated and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire (abbreviated UCLan).

This programme equips students with a blend of technical IT skills and business expertise which prepares them for careers in senior management roles. The programme modules are designed to provide students with the fundamental skills and knowledge required by employers in the IT sector.

The final year online top-up programme is a natural progression from our Level 5 Diploma in Computing or Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management), currently offered by NCC Education as part of the top-up degree journey.

Upon successful completion of the degree, students are invited to attend their graduation ceremony at Preston Guild Hall in the UK.

Graduates can pursue careers in:

IT Management/Consultancy
Software Engineering
Networking
Data Management
Cyber Security
Information Systems Management

About the University of Central Lancashire

In 1828, the University of Central Lancashire was founded in Preston, UK as the Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge.

Today UCLan is rated as one of the UK’s highest risers in the National League Table and is one of the UK’s largest universities, with a student and staff community approaching 38,000. Internationally, the university has academic partners in all regions of the globe.

The University of Central Lancashire is ranked in the top 3.7% of universities in the world, according to the Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR).

Entry Requirement

Enrol with one of the following qualifications:

NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (L5DC)
NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management)
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing & Systems Development (Networking)
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Information Systems (Network Engineering)
Edexcel HND Computing and Systems Development (QCF)
ATHE Level 5 Diploma in Computing
Informatics Diploma in IT and Advanced Diploma in IT
Informatics International Advanced Diploma in Computing

Any similar qualification approved by NCC Education and UCLan

How Students Study

Units comprise of weekly video lectures, tutorial exercises, discussion forums and live chat sessions with subject experts. Students will have the opportunity to interact with other students from around the world.

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Delivered By

Delivery MethodOnline via the NCC Education virtual learning environment (VLE)
Duration Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2-3 years
5 Units
120 CreditsFinal year of the degree pathway completed full-time in one academic year
Assessment Assessment through examination and coursework assignments
Registration DatesRegistration throughout the year

Qualification Structure

Students study five core units:

Advanced Database Management Systems

Corporate Communication Systems Management

eBusiness

Managing Information Systems Projects

Information Systems Project

What's Next

On completion of the BSc (Hons) Business Computing and Information Systems Top-up Degree, graduates are eligible to apply for postgraduate and master’s degree study at institutions across the world.

With the relevant management experience, graduates of the programme are also eligible for entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Business Management (L7DBM) awarded by NCC Education and delivered by IT’s Britz Education, which is available face-to-face. Upon successful completion of the L7DBM, students are able to progress onto MBA and MSc qualifications.

NCC Education has recognition with over 70 universities in the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA and Australia, for students who want to complete their degree overseas at an international university campus.

NCC Education and IT’s Britz Education will be able to support and guide you with any queries you may have regarding careers and progression after completion of the course.

Graduates can continue their studies with the University of Central Lancashire by entering onto a number of related MSc programmes.

For more information and to explore progression routes, please visit the website: www.uclan.ac.uk/courses/a-z/postgraduate-taught

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