48 lectures and 24 practical sessions. This module requires students to develop skills of critical evaluation, personal reflection and analysis and to familiarise themselves with current issues in computing in a global context. The module will use a problem based learning approach centred on a virtual company, supported by real world case studies and prescribed reading and practical exercises. Concepts will be introduced in lectures and developed and expanded through practicals and independent study, supported by formative assessment.

British Computer Society Code of Conduct including Appendix 1 British Computer Society (BCS) 2011 BCS Chartered Institute for IT http://www.bcs.org/upload/pdf/conduct.pdf

Assessment 1. Individual Professional Portfolio weighted at 50% (learning outcomes 1, 2 & 4.)

Assessment 2. 2 hour examination weighted at 50% (learning outcomes 1 & 3 ) Final assessment.

This module explicitly focuses on significant elements required for the achievement of the STAFFORDSHIRE GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES.

Teaching Block 1
Project Management tools and techniques
Business Concepts covering; supply chain, finance, ROI & legislation
Introduction to Quality; 6 Sigma, TQM, 'Lean' approaches, CMM
Research Skills
Personal & Career Development

Teaching Block 2
Enterprise Architectures
Software Development Methodologies
Risk assessment and Estimation
Global issues
Legal Issues
Professional Issues & Ethics
Testing strategies
Software Deployment
Post Deployment Issues
Personal & Career Development

None.

Project management software such as MS Project
ArgoUML/Netbeans
QSEE superlite or replacement
Visual Studio
SQL Server Enterprise edition 2008 or higher
SQL Server Express
Oracle 11g or higher