FdSc E-Business Technologies

Awarding Institution:
University of Plymouth

Teaching Institution:
Strode College

Final Award:
FdSc

Intermediate Awards:
Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE), Short Course Award, Certificate in Professional Development

Learn 21st century skills for 21st century careers. The future of businss is E-Business and the modern 21st centrury company needs e-staff, people with the skills to make e-commerce work.

• Web design and web programming skils
• Database skills
• Networking skills
• Marketing skills
• Communication skills
• Project management skills

Aims of the programme

The programme provides an opportunity to:

• get a degree level qualification through 3 years part-time study
• develop the skill set required to work in the modern e-economy
• receive CISCO professional training

Assessment methods

Students will be assessed through practical workshops, online tests and practical and written assignments

 

Modules

Year 1

Introduction to E-Business
The phenomenal growth of E-Business has transformed the commercial world for both producers and consumers with new forms of business organisation.

Website Development and Production
Design, build, upload, test, maintain and review a website to meet client and user needs.

Data Analysis and Design
In an E-commerce website it is the database that is predominant.

E-Marketing
Being found amongst the millions of websites in the vast expanse of cyberspace has become a complex and ever changing process of e-marketing.


Year 2

Computer Systems and Networking Fundamentals
Assemble and configure computers, install software and operating systems, trouble shoot systems and build simple networks

Systems Analysis
Students will learn and deploy the main tools and techniques to produce a complete system design.

Advanced Web Programming
Design and build an online shop.

Networking Infrastructure
This is a practical unit which provides a sound knowledge of the standards-based networking protocols and technologies.


Year 3

Supply Chain Management for E-Business
The e-supply chain is much more flexible and responsive than the traditional one.

Transactional Database Systems
A transactional database is a valuable business tool which can deal with constant change and multiple users.

Project Management
Students will identify and apply appropriate project management techniques to case studies and to their final project.

Software Development Project
Students will develop a software solution to the agreed specification of a real client.

 

How to Apply

To apply for this course, please complete the Strode College Full Time Application form.

 

Progression Opportunities

On completion of your Foundation Degree, you will gain a FdSc in E-Business Technologies. You will be able to progress to a full Bachelors Degree with Honours at the University of Plymouth in Multimedia Computing and to a whole host of other universities

By studying a Foundation Degree you have a wider choice of career opportunities throughout the private and public sectors, both in the United Kingdom and abroad. You will need to start thinking and planning your career early on in your programme as it is your responsibility to make the effort to find a job.

Admissions Criteria - candidates must have:
Key Skills requirement	Achieved a level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy.
and/or
GCSEs required at Grade C and above	GCSE Maths and English Language at grade C or above
Plus at least one of the following:
A Levels required:	240 UCAS tariff points or more including 1 full A Level
BTEC National Certificate/Diploma	MMM
HNC/D	Pass
VDA: AGNVQ, AVCE, AVS	Pass
Access to HE	Pass
International Baccalaureate	Pass
Irish/Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers	Considered on an individual basis
Work Experience	Considered on an individual basis
Other non-standard awards or experiences	Considered on an individual basis

For more information, please contact

Name	Role	Tel	Fax	Email
Steve Mansbridge	Programme Manager	01458 844595	01458 844411	smansbridge@strode-college.ac.uk