Wherever possible these exercises will be based on real-life material to make the experience as relevant as possible. In the first year, you are introduced to the fundamental nature of business systems and the requirements for management, together with a series of modules to develop both practical skills in the use of information technology and its application as an essential business tool, and personal skills in terms of presenting information and communicating effectively. In your second year, a series of core modules cover key management skills such as project planning and human resource management, as well as developing in-depth computing skills in applications and programming. You will also undertake a major individual development project to allow you to research one particular aspect of your programme in more depth and to apply this to a specific project. All students receive both group and individual guidance in their choice of project, and each student is allocated a personal supervisor to ensure that the project stays on track and achieves its aims.
Courses are varied in their methods of teaching.
Much use is made of the computer laboratories for the practical subjects Office Applications for example, in groups of around 20. To achieve maximum practical benefit from these sessions, the theory is often disseminated in lecture theatres with larger numbers of students present. Small group discussions and tutorials and student-led presentations also figure prominently. Assessment, again, varies depending upon the subject and typically includes a mix of project-work, essays and examinations. This programme is specifically aimed at producing graduates who have both an in-depth knowledge of applying computers to business problems, and who have developed a critical awareness of business and management techniques.