Module Descriptors
ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS
COSE71204
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 7
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Rakan Aldmour
Email: rakan.aldmour@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
  • Coursework - portfolio weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the practical and theoretical aspects of developing an enterprise software system.
Knowledge and Understanding

2. Manage, design and implement a complex enterprise system utilising a range of current technologies and industry practices.
Learning
Application
Problem Solving

3. Present and reflect upon the work undertaken on the module, skills obtained and personal development throughout all coursework activities.
Reflection
Communication
Module Indicative Content
This module will address advanced study in the following areas:
• Agile software development principles
• Project management practices
• Business Process concepts
• Server-side programming
• Web development for enterprises
• Security and privacy strategies and practices
• Ethical software development
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% coursework portfolio

The coursework will consist of a group mini-project with phased submissions; covering the entire software development life-cycle and supported by text elements (3500 words) (Learning Outcomes 1 to 3).
Module Learning Strategies
12 x 1 hour lectures introducing the key concepts.
12 x 1 hour seminars where concepts will be discussed by the group.
12 x 4 hour practical sessions where you will work as a group on the coursework mapping to the delivered content.
Module Texts
In addition to research papers and journal articles referenced during course learning activities the following texts are recommended:

Schiel, J. (2017). Enterprise-Scale Agile Software Development. CRC Press. ISBN-13: 978-1138114098

Peters, D. S., Graff, M.G., Burley, D.L., Van Wyk, K.R. (2014). Enterprise Software Security: A confluence of Disciplines. Addison-Wesley Professional. ISBN: 9780321604378.

Measey, P. and Radtac. (2015). Agile Foundations: Principles, Practices and Frameworks. Swindon: BCS. ISBN: 9781780172552.

Module Resources
Development resources such as Visual Studio, SQL Server and Department VLE.

Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Web Descriptor
This module exposes you to a real-world development environment. Working in groups you will simulate the activities of a multi-disciplinary team tendering for and delivering an enterprise application using a blend of server, web and client programming techniques.
Module Learning Strategies
13 x 1 hour lectures introducing the key concepts.
13 x 1 hour seminars where concepts will be discussed by the group.
13 x 4 hour practical sessions where you will work as a group on the coursework mapping to the delivered content.