ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY COURSE DETAILS

BSc/ BSc (Hons) Information Systems Technology

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• UCAS Code: G502
• No. Places: 120
• Duration: 4 years
• Study Options: FT/PT (option for part time study in years 2, 3 and 4)

• School: School Of Computing
• Site: ST ANDREWS STREET
• Contact: RGU Admissions (Tel: 01224 26 27 28)

• Course Structure:
  

  Information Systems Technology is all about processing and moving information, so that the right people can access the right information at the right time. The computer industry has expanded enormously over the past decade, so that it is now difficult to avoid coming into contact with information systems in our daily lives. One of the central challenges now being faced by business and commerce is the integration and merging of increasingly sophisticated information systems, enabling the sharing of information and making it accessible.

  This course will provide you with a flexible programme of studies that allows you to extend and broaden your current skills, and gain new ones. You will develop core skills in team working, systems development and the development and management of information technology systems.

  This course also meets the requirements of applicants who already possess an HNC or HND (or similar award) in a Computing or IT subject area, by providing a two/three year top-up programme leading to an honours degree.

  Through a flexible programme, which includes electives at stages 2, 3 and 4, you will have the opportunity to specialise in such areas as multimedia, web technologies, eCommerce and human resource management. An optional 16-week paid placement at the end of stage 2 provides an opportunity to gain invaluable experience in the support, development and use of information systems in an industrial or commercial context.

• Placement:
  

  The opportunity to undertake supervised work experience is a distinctive feature of courses in the School of Computing. Most courses offer an optional 16 week paid placement during the summer between years 2 and 3. Placements have been carried out at high-profile companies like BT and IBM as well as with smaller local software houses and IT support providers. We have also had successful overseas placements with companies in France, Norway, USA, Canada and Japan.

  Students who have gained supervised work experience as part of their course have a definite advantage in the jobs market when it comes to applying for graduate positions.

• Career Opportunities:
  

  A career in computing is intellectually stimulating. Information technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace and computing professionals must adapt quickly to grasp the changing capabilities and potential of new developments. Computing professionals will always sit at the cutting edge, developing today the applications and information processing tools that the businesses of tomorrow demand.

  A career in computing is creative. As technology develops, opportunities arise to exploit information technology in novel areas of application. Personal qualities of invention and imagination are needed to recognise these opportunities and to develop innovative solutions.

  A career in computing is rewarding. Computing professionals receive high salaries, and have skills that are in short supply in the UK and international jobs marketplace.

  A career in computing will be varied and can follow many different pathways. Job opportunities exist in all areas of business, energy, healthcare, government, manufacturing, finance, commerce and the creative industries. A computing qualification can lead to a career as a Software Engineer, Database Developer, Business Analyst, Technical Consultant, Web Developer, Teacher/Lecturer, Games Programmer, Graphics Programmer, Artificial Intelligence Specialist, Data Security Consultant, Project Manager, Technical Architect, Research and Development Technologist and a Multimedia Programmer.

  Graduates have gone on to gain posts with major companies such as LogicaCMG, Microsoft, IBM, Sun Microsystems, The Royal Bank Of Scotland, Abbey, NHS, SAIC Ltd, AMEC, GlaxoSmithKline, Shell, Marathon Oil, ConocoPhillips, BP and BT, and some have founded their own successful businesses. We are in LogicaCMG’s "Top 3 Universities" for graduate employment

• Other Info:
  

  For more information, go to: School of Computing      

  International students can find out more about RGU at www.rgu.ac.uk/international

  Information on Student Finance can be found at: Student Finance

  Locally-based companies recognise the value of an education at the Robert Gordon University and they have made available a number of different scholarships for the financial support of selected undergraduate students. Successful applicants are made aware of these opportunities.
  For more information, go to: Scholarships