Senior Lecturer

Computing in Business - UH-000037

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>.
If you were educated outside the UK, you are required to have International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 6.0 with a minimum score of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in any single component. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/pre-sessionalenglishprogramme/">Pre-Sessional English Programmes.</a>
The University provides opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning (APL) as stated in <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-3/">Section 3 of the Regulations for Awards.</a>
 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>.
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:
Telephone: 01484 471001
Email: disability@hud.ac.uk
Further information is available on the <a href="https://students.hud.ac.uk/help/disability/">disability services website.</a>    
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>.

UH-000037 - Computing in Business

Foundation Compulsory

Foundation Optional

Foundation Core

Foundation Level

Intermediate Compulsory

Intermediate Optional

Intermediate Core

Intermediate Level

Sandwich Year Out Optional

Sandwich Year Out

Honours Core

Honours Compulsory

Honours Optional

Honours Level

Structure

Bachelor of Arts

Certificate of Higher Education

Diploma of Higher Education

Computer programming, and software testing, for business applications. 

The specification of software to meet information systems requirements. 

Application of legislation relevant to the use of information systems.

The systems approach, systems modelling (including soft systems) and requirements for systems, including strategic requirements.

The range of technologies and procedures needed to support the use of IT within organisations.

Design and evaluation of the human-computer interfaces.

Commonly encountered business information systems and the hardware and software that enable their operation. 

The implementation of software to meet specifications, including use of programming languages and other software tools. 

The BSc(Hons) Information Technology and BA(Hons) Computing in Business degrees are both accredited by the British Computing Society (BCS).

UH-000037

Our courses are designed for accreditation by the British Computer Society, with the intention that successful completion will allow students exemption from the Society’s examination and project requirements for Membership.

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<li>Students are provided with a Student course Handbook that explains the support mechanisms available to students.</li>
<li>Module Tutors provide support for their modules both within and outside timetabled hours. Module leaders prepare module handbooks that are distributed to students.</li>
<li>Students are encouraged to contribute to the improvement of their learning experiences. The formal mechanisms for this are the Student Panels and end of session course evaluation questionnaires. In practice, however, there is a continuing informal dialogue between students and tutors about matters of concern.</li>
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The School of Computing and Engineering provides additional student support using a variety of approaches:
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<li>All students undertake an induction programme at the start of their studies.</li>
<li>All students have a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), with whom they should discuss academic difficulties. The PAT will refer tutees to central help facilities as appropriate.</li>
<li>A Guidance Team supports students with a wide range of Learning and Academic skills development (<a href="https://students.hud.ac.uk/unilife/sce/studentsupport/">Student Support - University of Huddersfield</a>), through seminars, workshops and 1-1 appointments.</li>
<li>A central computer-based attendance-monitoring scheme is operated and students with poor attendance are contacted and advised.</li>
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The School has a specialised placement unit offering extensive support to students undertaking placements within their course. This includes CV reviews, interview practice, placement searching and guidance on all aspects of the application process.