Course Brief
The aim of the course is to teach the necessary technical knowledge and skills to manage the content of enterprise-wide web sites and intranets, and to extend the student's knowledge and experience of managerial issues affecting the development of large-scale information and content management systems, including relevant legal, social, ethical and professional issues.
- This course is offered in 60 hours
- Critically evaluate Quality Assurance in web-based Content Management Systems;
- Design and build an Enterprise Content Management System;
- Demonstrate ability to communicate clearly and effectively, in a range of forms, taking account of different audiences
- Demonstrate ability to work in a team with members from diverse backgrounds, and be able to evaluate the team’s performance and their own.
Information as a resource in large enterprises; Information Architecture of enterprise web sites and intranets; Security issues in Content Management Systems; Information Management Policies; Accessibility issues; Requirements specifications and Testing for Content Management; Relevant legal, social, ethical and professional issues.
Employability is enhanced by requiring students to solve problems independently. There is the opportunity to make sensible assumptions in real life scenarios and to reflect on skills gained and the impact of the proposed solution. There is a substantial written element in the assessment emphasizing clear formatting, spelling and grammar within a clear, well-reasoned narrative. Presentation skills and group working are also key to the assessment.
The lectures will focus on the issues affecting the design, development and management of large scale information and content management systems.
The tutorials will initially consist of exercises for students to complete to gain the necessary skills. After that, the tutorials will be team meetings with the tutor playing the role of the client.
The teams will need to meet several times a week outside lecture and tutorial times in order to complete the coursework, and students will need to contribute their own time in learning new skills and technologies and gaining knowledge as appropriate.
Coursework 1 – Individual coursework – 50%
Report to evaluate different Web Content Management Systems and their QA facilities and consider any legal, ethical, social or professional aspects
Coursework 2 – Group coursework with an individual component 50%
Participate in a project team to produce a specified product. Individual team members will get a mark based on their contribution to the team effort.
- BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-Up)
Overview of the Computing pathwaysThe University of Greenwich's BSc (Hons) Computing top-up degree with its newly developed specialisms in Computing (General), Information Systems or Networking, is structured to provide a final year top-up option to graduates of the:
- Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing
- ABMA Level 5 Computing and Information Systems (eligible for the Information Systems pathway only)
- UTT NETD Diploma in Computer, Network and Telecommunication Engineering
- UTT NETD Diploma in Software Engineering
- ROYTEC Associate Degree in Information Systems Management
- COSTAATT Associate Degre in Information Systems Development
- NCC Advanced Diploma in Computing
Applicants with a similar level qualification may also be eligible for the final year top-up. To confirm your eligibility see our Entry Requirements tab below for more information or email us at uog-cf@sbcs.edu.tt
The next intake for this programme will be in AUGUST 2023
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 08, 2023
CLASSES BEGIN: AUGUST 12, 2023
For more details on fees, payment plans and courses email: DOWNLOAD THE BRIEF
DISCOUNTS
SBCS Graduates of the HND Computing: 5% off tuition; no administrative fees.
Early Bird Discount: Register before July 08, 2023 and get 10% off your first semester tuition.
Why pursue the BSc (Hons) Computing top-up from the University of Greenwich?
- Can be completed in 12-18 months
- Allows for specializations in Computing (General), Information Systems or Networking
- Pathway Offerings are based on student enrollment
- Comprises of four modules and one Final Project
- Flexible payment plans are available
- The University of Greenwich is well established and has been in existence since 1890
- SBCS GLI has been a collaborative partner with the University for 20 years
- Graduates can compete for some of the top jobs in the field both locally and abroad
- Get access to a large international alumni that provides opportunities for growing your professional network
At SBCS we focus on -
- Producing graduates who are capable of thinking critically, creatively and ethically.
- Graduates who are team players with the ability to communicate persuasively.
- Read what some of our graduates have to say.