Project management software such as MS Project.
QSEE superlite or replacement.

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

Project Management, Step by Step: How to Plan and Manage a Highly Successful project , Richard Newton 2016, Person Education Limited ISBN 978-1-292-14219-7

A mix of lectures, practical sessions and seminars totalling 3 hours per week. 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.

Assessment 1. INDIVIDUAL PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO AND POSTER weighted at 30% covering learning outcomes 1, 2 & 4.

Assessment 2. CLASS TEST (30%) 1 hour - covering learning outcome 1

Assessment 3. A Project Management Report (2500 words approx.) based on a GROUP PROJECT with an INDIVIDUAL REFLECTION on team work (500 words) weighted at 40% and covering learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.

PLEASE NOTE ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENTS FOR Semester 1 2020/21 DUE TO COVID-19 AS FOLLOWS: INDIVIDUAL PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO AND POSTER (30%), COURSEWORK (30%), GROUP PROJECT & INDIVIDUAL REFLECTION (40%)

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

Professional Issues:
- Professional Bodies, Ethics and Codes of Conduct
- Legal framework and issues for the computing professional
- Globalisation Issues and the impact of computing


Enterprise Architectures
Software Development Methodologies
Testing strategies
Software Deployment
Post Deployment Issues


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
- Career Planning
- Recruitment processes, skills and issues
- Business start-up knowledge and skills
- Entrepreneurship


Organisational context of professional work:
- Health and Safety
- Risk assessment and estimation
- Communication of results
- Management structure and teams
- Financial context
- Human Resource Management Issues
- Project Management


Reflection on personal developments - needs and directions (Personal Development Planning)

Disqualified combination with COIS41162 COMPUTING PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS SKILLS

1. UNDERSTAND AND EVALUATE PROFESSIONAL, LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES RELEVANT TO COMPUTING AND COMMUNICATE THESE ISSUES TO FELLOW PROFESSIONALS. [Communication, Knowledge & Understanding, Reflection]

2. COMMUNICATE TECHNICAL ISSUES TO A NON TECHNICAL AUDIENCE. [Communication]

3. INVESTIGATE AND EVALUATE FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE THE EFFECTIVENESS AND ACCEPTABILITY OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS. [Analysis, Enquiry, Learning]

4. CRITICALLY EVALUATE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER NEEDS AND DEVELOP PERSONAL AND CAREER ACTION PLANS. [Reflection]