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Business Systems
This major is ideal for future entrepreneurs
or managers who want expertise
to provide effective business solutions.
The Business Systems major focuses
on the use of computers and information
systems to understand, model and
solve complex problems in the world of
business. You will learn about computers,
networks and databases and how
they can be harnessed to make business
more effective. You will also learn how to
use computers to aid the problem-solving
process itself, and how to lead IT teams
in developing and managing an organisation’s
systems.
Business Systems students can choose
options that will develop strong business
skills, deeper technical knowledge or a
blend of both. Your preparation is highly
relevant to the current business environment
that integrates information technology
into all aspects of business operations
and management.
Some of the topics covered include
information systems analysis and design,
quantitative analysis, computer modelling
of business decisions, electronic commerce
systems, data mining and information
systems management. Optional
topics include studies in studies in data
structures and algorithms and software
engineering.
Careers
Possible careers are: Systems analyst;
Information systems manager; Business
analyst; e-Commerce consultant; IT consultant
Analyst programmer; Database
designer and administrator.
Programme structure
First year
- Computer Systems (core)
- Computer Programming 1 (core)
- IT in Organisations (core)
- Database (core)
- Networks and Data Communications
(core)
- e-Commerce Systems
- Two elective units – These are free
choice level 1, 2 or 3 units which may
be taken from within the School of
Information Technology or from any
other school.
Second year
- Systems Analysis and Design 1 (core)
- Systems Analysis and Design 2
- IT Project Management (core)
- Web Programming
- Computer Models for Business Decisions
- Information and Network Security
- Business Statistics
- One elective unit – This is a free choice
level 2 or 3 unit which may be taken
from within the School of Information
Technology or from another school.
Units taken from another school must
be approved by that school.
Third year
- Industrial Experience 1
- Industrial Experience 2
- Applications of Data Mining
- Information Systems Management
- Infrastructure for e-Commerce
- One Information Technology level 3 unit
– This unit must be taken from within
the School of Information Technology.
- Two elective units – These are free
choice level 2 or 3 units which may be
taken from within the School of Information
Technology or from any other
school.
Description of majors:
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