BSc(hons) Applied Business Computing

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Double Project - CIF303
Learning Time 400 Hours the nature of which is specified in the module guide
Learning Outcome Upon successful complete of this module, student will have demonstrated
  1. Understanding of the importance of project management.
  2. Knowledge of a software development package.
  3. In depth understanding of at least one computing research topic relevant to project and understanding of another relevant topic.
  4. Understanding of the Ethical and Professional requirements of an IT professional
and the ability to:
  1. Apply some of the methodologies developed during the programme to construct a problem statement working from unstructured initial ideas, and to design, plan, implement and evaluate a software solution to that problem.
  2. Carry out independent research, to digest the relevant literature and use it to advantage.
  3. Plan, schedule, monitor and control project.
  4. Express ideas in a logical and concise form orally and in writing
  5. Critically evaluate professional and ethical issues appropriate to an IT professional
Indicative Content Project forum to disseminate practice in project management and assessment. Keynote lectures on aspect of project managment, report writing and fundamental research techniques.
Regular scheduled project supervision sessions.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS

Learning Strategy:

Supervision: 15 hours,
Self Study: 375 hours

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Each project will be assessed according to detailed assessment guidelines. Four areas are assessed:

CONTROL: (15%) demonstration of ability to plan, monitor and maintain workable schedules. (LOs 1,7)

SUCCESS: (30%) the extent to which the deliverables achieved the objectives defined in the agreed terms of reference. (LOs 2,3,5,6)

REPORT: (35%) the quality of the report detailing the conduct and results of the project. (LOs 3,4,6,8,9) VIVA: (20%) the ability of the students to verbally communicate the conduct to the project and his/her command over the subject area. (LOs 3,5,6,8)

Students must pass overall and achieve at least 35% in both the success and report areas CONTROL: (15%) demonstration of ability to plan, monitor and maintain workable schedules. (LOs 1,7) SUCCESS: (30%) the extent to which the deliverables achieved the objectives defined in the agreed terms of reference. (LOs 2,3,5,6) REPORT: (35%) the quality of the report detailing the conduct and results of the project. (LOs 3,4,6,8,9) VIVA: (20%) the ability of the students to verbally communicate the conduct to the project and his/her command over the subject area. (LOs 3,5,6,8) Students must pass overall and achieve at least 35% in both the success and report areas


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