It is to be understood that coverage of the following topics is within the context of the commercial development of computing based solutions to problems. Hence coverage of the topics will be selective and tailored to the support such product development.

Concepts of commercial system development, software metrics, quality of service, the management of change, business plans, understanding of company balance sheets, management and organisational structures, costing techniques, risk management, relevant company and employment legislation, professional integrity, product pricing and marketing, project planning and management, product evaluation and validation, security issues, etc.

Case studies, guest speakers, regular lectures and seminar groups. Typically 2 hours of whole group sessions and one hour tutorial group per week. (1:n) 2 (1:20) 1

Range of journals and articles as appropriate to individual student needs.

Special admission requirements ? enrolment on level 3 of a computing award in the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology.

Any resources within the Faculty as required.

Report 3000 words weighted at 100% (Learning Outcomes 1-4)