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Enterprise Computing Foundation Degree with Manchester Metropolitan University

What's the course about?

This course has been designed to provide you with knowledge and understanding of a broad range of subjects, methods and products relevant to the computer industry. It serves as a foundation or platform for further study and also provides an aid to career advancement. It has been designed with employer involvement, which makes it highly relevant to the needs of industry. Employers will also have an ongoing involvement with the course, ensuring it maintains its relevance to industry and provides all the skills and knowledge that employers require.

On this course you will develop an understanding of how computing relates to different aspects of an enterprise and you will be prepared for changes in technology. Using industry standard products such as Oracle for databases and Cisco for networking, you will develop practical skills in software design, implementation and testing and in the use of databases and appropriate programming languages.

The following units make up the programme.
Stage 1:
• Computer Platforms
• Information Systems in Organisations
• Data Analysis and Database Design
• Introduction to Multimedia
• Java Programming
• Computer Methods
Stage 2:
• Networking
• Advanced Java Programming
• Advanced Databases with Oracle
• Information Systems Development
• Career Development
• Advanced Multimedia
• End User Support

All course units have a lecture component, usually one hour per week for each unit. The lectures are supported by tutorials, seminars, practicals and examples classes as appropriate to the subject matter. During the second stage of the course there is a greater emphasis on the development of practical skills leading to employment, which is reflected in the assessment strategy.

A variety of assessment methods are used, including coursework assignments and in-class tests. Assessment on the programme will make use of a range of activities including reports, oral presentations, group work, practical assignments, MCQ tests, time-constrained tests and peer assessment. Five core units in the first year of the course will have a formal end-of-year examination as well as course work, comprising a number of assignments. The Programming unit will employ continuous assessment, incorporating the use of time-constrained tests. All units that are not formally examined will contain an element of time-constrained assessment. They may be machine-based tests and possibly open-book, if appropriate.

How long is the course and when will it be taught?

This course can be studied for 18 hours per week during the day (full-time) over two years, 12 hours per week during the day (part time) over two and a half years or eight hours per week during the day or evening (part-time) over three years. The course aims to be as flexible as possible to fit in with the needs of employed students and modular accreditation is available.

Where is the course taught?
At Manchester New Technology Institute (MNTI), One Central Park, Northampton Road, Manchester.

How much will the course cost me?
For information on HE course fees, please contact our Course Enquiry Team on FREECALL 0800 068 8585.

What qualifications or experience do I need to do this course?
Students must have one of the following:
• A minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points at A Level or equivalent, together with five GCSE passes, including English and Mathematics
• BTEC National Diploma or Certificate or AVCE with appropriate content

Mature students (aged 21 or over) who do not meet the standard entry requirements will be considered, if they are able to demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge gained in employment or vocational activity.

Which qualifications will I be awarded if I successfully complete the course?
On successful completion you will be awarded an FdSc in Enterprise Computing.

What will I be able to do after I've completed this course?
This course is intended to prepare you for a career in computing, particularly as a trainee database or web developer. The types of opportunities available in the workplace may include junior IT office mangers, junior software developers, network administration assistants and end user support analysts. We aim to work with employers throughout the course to try and obtain placements that can aid you in you education and ideally lead to a paid position within the company. On completion of this course, you can opt to complete a three-month bridging unit, which will enable you to progress onto the final year of an honours degree at Manchester Metropolitan University.

How do I apply?
Interested employers can obtain further information from the Business Development Team: bst@mancat.ac.uk.

Individuals who would like to study the course on a part time basis, should apply directly to MANCAT on our standard HE application form. Please ring our Course Enquiry Team on FREECALL 0800 068 8585 (email: enquiries@mancat.ac.uk) and ask for an HE application form.

Applications for full time study should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). All applications from students in the UK should be made using the on-line application system on the UCAS website. If you are applying from overseas you should write to:

UCAS, Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 3LZ.

UCAS Code:
G590 FDSC/Ecomp

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