阿爾斯特大學(xué)

The course addresses the underlying principles of modern computing technology, its role in helping to solve real-world business problems and the critical issues in its effective management. A graduate would be equipped with skills for the development, maintenance, evaluation and management of computing systems in a range of organisations, typically in the context of IT departments in public or private sector organisations. It will equip you with the ability to analyse applications and to specify and develop solutions to organisational and technical problems requiring computing technologist support. The BSc Hons Computing Technologies provides for the systematic study of computing technologies and their role in organisations. This course is offered at the Jordanstown campus by the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment. If you want to be able to solve real-world business problems and become a professional with expertise in the development, maintenance, and management of computing systems, then you should consider this course.

Assessment

Assessment methods vary and are defined explicitly in each module. Assessment can be a combination of examination and coursework but may also be only one of these methods. Assessment is designed to assess your achievement of the module’s stated learning outcomes. You can expect to receive timely feedback on all coursework assessment. The precise assessment will depend on the module and may be subject to change from year to year for quality or enhancement reasons. You will be consulted about any significant changes.

Career options

Graduates with advanced computing technology skills have many career opportunities available to them including database administration, technical support, software development and IT project management. Average salaries are often higher than those of other graduates. There are also opportunities for postgraduate study in computing technologies, computing or a related area.