Module Code:

CO4822 (L7)

Credit Value:

60 UK CREDITS / 30 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To provide students with practical experience of working in a computer-related environment.
• To encourage students to build on and apply the material studied during the taught element of their course.
• To expose students to professional working practices.•To develop students’ personal and professional skills.

Module Code:

CO4756 (L7)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To examine the technologies involved in mobile and wireless networks and the services and protocols required for their effective implementation.
• To provide students with the theoretical knowledge of implementing and using wireless network systems.
• To enable students to describe the increasing complexity of modern networks and the business needs that they meet.
• To encourage students to expand their knowledge about new networking technologies and to conduct independent research and investigation in network related area.

Module Code:

CO4755 (L7)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To develop an understanding of software technologies and architectures for mobile computing.
• To enhance software skills to enable the development of software applications for mobile computing environments.
• To explore a range of problems and solutions inherent in mobile computing: connectivity, security, quality of service.

Module Code:

CO4752 (L7)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• This module explores internet-based distributed application development, the related technologies and their use. It develops the knowledge, technical and transferable skills needed by those working in areas related to the Web, new media and the Internet. The module aims are:1. To explore the theoretical underpinning of different approaches to website application design and development.2. To develop the skills required to apply design, usability and accessibility principles throughout the entire development cycle of a standards-compliant Web application.3. To provide an opportunity to investigate, design and develop an application and evaluate the development and the product using appropriate literature.4. To investigate, analyse and apply literature for current web related technologies and for the problem domain.

Module Code:

CO4732 (L7)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• Identify appropriate techniques for use in UX practice
• Provide experience in novel and emerging areas of UX practice.
• Explore, explain and critique a variety of UX methods

Module Code:

CO4608 (L7)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To apply a range of agile methods in a software or product development project; eliciting requirements, estimating, prioritising, timeboxing, prototyping and planning implementation
• To demonstrate the need to involve all stakeholders, helping them to understand what technology can and cannot do for them
• To reflect on emergent issues, identifying areas where agile principles are not adhered to and devising continuous improvement strategies

Module Code:

CO4510 (L7)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The IT Security specialist is faced with constant changes in risks derived from emerging technology and new ways to use established technology. The purpose of this module is not to teach details but to expose students to a range of current security-related topics, and help them to develop the confidence to find and interpret relevant literature and to apply it in practice. There is an emphasis on understanding, explaining and evaluating published material, about security issues affecting real systems and about mechanisms to prevent and detect them.It will explore the human aspect of IT security, including threats such as social engineering, and insider threat, identification and authentication issues such as password and security question issues. Students will be exposed to a holistic perspective of IT security which requires not only technical mechanisms to counter risks, but also organizational and physical mechanisms such as compliance to security policies. It will develop the students' awareness of security and privacy issues (e.g., the exposure of personal data online) in the use of IT at work and at home.A key feature of the module will be the study of selected topics in areas such as security in cloud computing, mobile security, and security in social media, illustrated by recent examples from practice. There will be an emphasis on practical realities with the use of visiting speakers.This module will also expose students to the practice of ethical analysis in scenarios emerging from security management and/or security research. It will develop the students' technical writing and presentation skills, and also students’ argumentation skills particularly in discussion groups.The aims of the module are:
• To develop the students' ability to find, interpret, explain and evaluate security-related articles.
• To examine the ethical, organizational and social context of security issues.
• To explore the application of IT security to real situations.
• To discuss critically interesting issues in security research and practice.
• To develop the students’ skills through discussion and investigation.

Module Code:

CO4102 (L7)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• Discuss the evolution of information systems and their historical role in organizations and importance of systems integration.
• Introduce and discuss the components and architecture of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.
• Explore the role of an ERP system in an organization in terms of its efficiency and worker productivity.
• Critically evaluate the implementation process of an ERP system, including ERP selection, selection criteria, success factors and effective programme management.
• Identify the ethical, legal, global and security challenges related to ERP systems and implementations and how to protect the company assets.
• Discuss the role and goals of CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems in the context of ERP.

Module Code:

CO4519 (L7)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• Demonstrate various AI models and techniques to develop understanding of AI solutions of a range of problems and explore the expected performance of such models.
• Practically explore a wide range of AI techniques, which are being applied in industry and/or research.
• To demonstrate an awareness of current and new/future developments in the field of AI and its applications.
• Identify and explore real-world problems and determine which AI approaches are suitable for their solutions.

Module Code:

CO4609 (L7)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The aim of this module is to provide learners with the skills and knowledge to understand online marketing concepts and techniques together with key factors in implementation, measurement and evaluation of successful campaigns. It aims to provide students with
• Confidence and ability to discuss the use of Communication/Web Technologies in Marketing
• A sound understanding of both theory and practice of online marketing (referred to as e-marketing)
• An ability to make e-marketing decisions using case study material;• An appreciation of the practical issues concerned with e-marketing

Module Code:

CO4509 (L7)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• Businesses depend on IT systems and the valuable data they store, manipulate and communicate. Since data includes personal and financial information, commercial secrets, designs, orders and plans, loss through accident or malicious attack can threaten the very existence of an organisation.Increasingly, digital networks are essential to support the daily operations of a business. Not only are the economic effects of loss greater than ever, systems are now more vulnerable to a wider variety of threats and especially to risks posed by the greater access to systems provided by the Internet.To be effective, security measures must cover hardware, software, physical and human issues and be designed into the system. Those responsible for the design and implementation of the security system require significant technical skills and an appreciation of human issues. They must ensure that the measures are cost-effective and appropriate, and put into action.The threats and countermeasures are constantly changing. This module examines the technology in sufficient depth to allow the student to adapt to future challenges. It addresses human issues at a personal and policy level.This module aims
• To examine a range of vulnerabilities and attacks on computer systems and networks
• To instil a vigilant attitude towards potential system weaknesses
• To enable students to evaluate methods for protecting communication and computer systems
• To encourage a systematic approach to computer security
• To develop research and analysis skills

Module Code:

CO4832(L7)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To enhance the student's ability to work independently.
• To provide an opportunity for the investigation of a topic of particular interest to the student.
• To enhance the student’s skills in report writing and critical evaluation.•To enhance the ability to evaluate the results of an investigation.

Module Code:

CO4101 (L7)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• Apply techniques and conduct activities involved in the design and implementation of distributed systems using distributed algorithms.
• Introduce different distributed systems’ interaction theories (e.g., interprocess communication, remote invocation, and indirect communication)
• Introduce information on the role, contribution and support provided by the operating system in distributed systems
• Distinguish between different types of middleware concepts and select appropriate middleware to fulfil the design requirements of a distributed system

Module Code:

CO4505 (L7)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To provide students with hands on experience in the set-up, configuration and testing of Networks.
• To foster problem-solving skills through case studies and practical investigation.
• To encourage students to expand their knowledge of the computer network industry.