Lecturer in Computer Science

Information Systems Management - UH-000013

Requirements apply to students taking a BCS accredited course. Please refer to the Programme Specification Document under Section 18 'Regulation of Assessment' for details.

The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applicants in order to widen participation, improve access and apply the principles of equal opportunities.  We provide support for applicants who require additional assistance in order to select the right course of study and make a successful transition to studying at University.  We encourage local, national and international applications.  Further information for <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international">International Students can be found on their website</a>.
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 The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified in Section 1.5 of the <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-1/">Regulations for Awards</a> and the <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/media/policydocuments/Admissions-Policy-Taught-Courses.pdf">Admissions Policy</a>
Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement – regardless of any disability – will be given the same opportunity in the selection process.  General advice and information regarding disability and the support the University can give can be found by contacting student services as follows:
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Email: disability@hud.ac.uk
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Further advice on the specific skills and abilities needed to successfully undertake this course can be found by contacting the admissions tutor and by visiting our <a href="https://courses.hud.ac.uk/">course finder website page</a>.
However, the specific entry requirements and admission criteria for the course are detailed below.
MSc Information Systems Management (both full time and part time):
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<li>An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in business computing/IS/ICT-related subject or an equivalent professional qualification.</li>
<li>Other qualifications and/or experience that demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills equivalent to Honours degree level.</li>
<li>Substantial (5+ years) relevant industry experience in a management role.</li>
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PgCert Information Systems Management
The PgCert Information Systems Management consists of a 60-credit taught programme in which students must acquire the following credits: any 4 15-credit modules required.
PgDip Information Systems Management
The PgDip Information Systems Management consists of a programme in which students acquire 120 credits as follows: all 8 15-credit modules required or any 4 15-credit modules plus project.

UH-000013 - Information Systems Management

Masters Compulsory

Masters Optional

Masters Core

Masters Level

Structure

<div>The following course regulation will be applicable from academic year 2022-2023 for those students wanting to partially or fully meet the requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng). The regulation is not applicable nor required for meeting requirements for Chartered IT Professional (CITP).</div>
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<li>A maximum of 15 credits in a Master’s degree can be condoned (termed Compensation by the Engineering Council).</li>
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Postgraduate Certificate

Postgraduate Diploma

Demonstrate a sound knowledge of professional IS practice in the workplace.

Demonstrate a sound knowledge of professional ethics in the context of information systems.

Gather, organise and deploy ideas and information in order to formulate arguments cogently, and express them effectively using a range of media.

Demonstrate a sound knowledge of legal issues arising from any information systems project and the change and decisions required to resolve them.

Evaluate legal/professional issues, risks or safety aspects that may be involved in systems deployment.

Demonstrate a sound knowledge of professional development planning for career enhancement.

Deploy appropriate method(s) to manage the creative processes in self and others.

Critically assess the relevance and importance of the ideas of others to facilitate appropriate team selection, delegation, development and management.

Have a systematic understanding of the concepts and issues surrounding the principles of data-handling, business information-handling and knowledge management to synthesise best practice in IS development.

Anticipate and accommodate significant change, and work within contexts of ambiguity, uncertainty and unfamiliarity.

Have a systematic understanding of the flow of information both within and across organisational boundaries and thus the required methods for managing organisational knowledge in all its complexity.

Demonstrate advanced problem-solving and critical evaluation skills in meeting the needs of different stakeholders and to make informed decisions to satisfy them.

Synthesise a range of information and data from a variety of sources within the programme and subject domain.

Lead and/or manage systems investigations/changes such as projects, evaluations and feasibility studies

Produce high quality evidence and documentation of the processes and practices of analysis, design, implementation and evaluation of complex information systems.

Be able to conduct a self-managed research project, in a professional, methods-driven manner, either to deliver a working information system, or to undertake in-depth research and investigation into an appropriate technology and/or systems area of considerable complexity appropriate to Master’s level.

Critically analyse and apply a range of concepts, principles and practices within the IS domain.

Demonstrate proficiency in the implementation of IS solutions to meet complex specifications, including use of appropriate, advanced methods and tools.

Use a variety of skills to solve complex problems – demonstrating the ability to create, identify and evaluate options; then to implement and review decisions.

Have a critical appreciation of the management and development of people within organisations – especially organisational and team cultures, the HR for IT, and change management.

Demonstrate the ability to listen, negotiate, persuade, or influence others.

Identify, analyse and evaluate the information needs of different groups and make informed decisions to satisfy them.

Have a systematic understanding of the analysis, design, implementation and evaluation of information systems for business and critically appreciate the key phases in IS development and the many and varied method(-ologies), techniques and tools relevant to this process. 

Assess and respond to the needs for continuing professional development and lifelong learning in a rapidly changing and evolving industry.

Have a critical appreciation of current and emerging trends in the development of information systems and the need to justify a disciplined approach to complex IS analysis and development.

Investigate approaches to modelling and systems design for the purposes of comprehension, communication, prediction and understanding of trade-offs.

Have a systematic understanding of the capabilities of Information Systems (IS), and the complexities surrounding their management within the organisation.

Have a critical appreciation of an appropriate range of advanced methods and approaches to complex IS research.

Have a systematic understanding of all aspects of project management, human communication and relevant subjects allied to business as a systems activity.

Have a critical appreciation of the latest core technologies and emerging subjects within information systems to identify current and emerging technological trends to exploit for strategic advantage.

Exercise critical judgement in the selection and use of various tools and techniques within the IS domain appropriate to the given project.

Demonstrate critical awareness of the strategic development, management and exploitation of information systems and their impact on organisations.

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<li>The School Teaching and Learning Committee, a sub-committee of the University Teaching and Learning Committee, is tasked with implementing the University’s teaching and learning strategy and with fostering innovation in teaching and learning and the dissemination of good practice</li>
<li>The School Board, via the School Teaching and Learning Committee has responsibility for implementing University policy through school-defined procedures.</li>
<li>Periodic school and subject reviews take place on a rolling quinquennial programme and focus inter alia on the arrangements for quality management and enhancement, teaching, learning and assessment, C&amp;IT strategies, the articulation and assurances of standards, external examiner reports and evaluation and links with professional bodies, employers and other external organisations.</li>
<li>The Course Committee is responsible for the monitoring and development of the course or programme, taking account of feedback from staff, students and external examiners. Feedback is sought as follows:
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<li>From students through annual course and module evaluation questionnaires.</li>
<li>From external examiners through annual reports, course assessment board minutes, assessment moderation reports and informal verbal communication during the year.</li>
<li>The annual evaluation of the course/programme is the responsibility of the School Board. The Course Committee prepares an annual evaluation report comprising reporting and evaluation, informed by feedback from staff, students and external examiners and by statistical data.</li>
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<li>Amendments to course/programme and module documents are validated by the School Accreditation and Validation Panel.</li>
<li>A process for peer observation of teaching is in place with the object of enhancing teaching practice and sharing ideas between staff.</li>
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UH-000013

The latest subject review for the subject area that includes this course took place in January 2021. The panel commended the subject area for, among others, the strong links with industry which offers clear benefits for students and the ambitious plans for curriculum development.

At course level support is provided as follows:
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<li>Supporting documentation is provided, online, in the form of Student Handbooks, Module Handbooks, Programme Specification Documents (PSD) and Module Specification Documents (MSD)</li>
<li>The Course Leader is available to provide guidance on academic progress.</li>
<li>Module tutors are available to help with academic problems during term time, either on campus or through electronic means such as Microsoft Teams, to facilitate support for distance learning students.</li>
<li>All modules and year groups are supported on the Virtual Learning Environment.</li>
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