BSc in IT Mgt

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MDC SA has developed a unique partnership with University of South Africa (UNISA) to offer locally supported distance education programmes specifically for working people.

UNISA – The “MEGA” University

The main partner of MDC SA for this programme is the highly regarded University of South Africa (UNISA) – classed as one of the 11 leading very large universities. Founded in 1873, UNISA gained its University Royal Charter in 1876. It became the world’s first completely Distance Education University in 1946.

MDC SA is delighted to work with UNISA in the development of these programmes, and has an excellent reputation for the delivery of distance education to busy individuals.

We can now offer:

BSc in Information Technology and Computer Science (Information Technology Management -ITM)

(The curriculum for this degree comprises 30 modules with subject details shown on next page.)

Purpose

The emphasis of this stream is on information technology and the management thereof. The information Technology Management stream has a strong technical basis, but includes business exposure to prepare students for a career in software development in a business environment and eventually for the management of information technology in an enterprise.

Career Opportunities

Within the computer industry, a Computer Science major can prepare one for positions such as a programmer, software engineer, database administrator, systems analyst or systems programmer. There are also many other applications for Computer Science in fields such as graphic arts, manufacturing, education, security systems, electronic image processing, medical research and economics.

How it Works

The method of teaching this course is highly innovative. We call it “locally supported distance education” : learning through University supplied materials and MDC SAadministration and resource centres. It is based on MDC SA “On-location” method of teaching which is so successful for postgraduate study here in the Middle East.

Locally Supported Distance Education

A specially designed study method based on Unisa’s extensive competence in distance education.

Advantages of Locally Supported Distance Education

· Flexibility: you study at your own pace

· Convenience: you study from home

· Local administrative support: through MDC SA’s regional offices

· On-line support: through Unisa’s Student on Line (SOL) system

· Telephone and email support: from Unisa faculty

· On-line library access: for the your all-important research materials (journals, books, papers, etc)

· Textbook ordering facility: speedy service at reasonable prices for your books.

Practical Work

Practical work in Computer Science and Information Systems mainly comprises designing of systems and the writing of computer programmes. The programmes have to be developed on suitable computers using prescribed computer packages. Access to a suitable computer is an admission requirement for all modules or subjects with a practical component. Students can gain access as
follows:

(1) by purchasing a computer for their own use
(2) by using a computer belonging to a study group, friend, computer bureau,
or employer
(3) by reserving time on a computer at MDC SA computer laboratory

Course Fees

Fees are payable to MDC SA in US Dollars. Each module is $290. The fees are subject to change from one academic year to the next.

Enquires can be addressed to:

Management Development Centre SA

P.O. Box 26305

Manama, Bahrain

Tel 00973 17216002

Fax 00973 17216007

e-mail: mdcsa@batelco.com.bh

BSc with Specialization in Information Technology and Computer Science

(Information Technology Management Stream-ITM)

Year 1

			COURSE CODES
	Module 1	Introduction to business information systems	INF105-9
	Module 2	Introduction to programming 1	COS111-U
	Module 3	Computer systems: Fundamental concepts	COS113-W
	Module 4	Theoretical computer science 1	COS101-S
S1 & S2	Module 5	Accounting concepts, principles and procedures	ACN101-M
S1 & S2	Module 6	Business management 1A	MNB101-D
	Module 7	Comprehension skills for science	CSS101-H
	Module 8	Basic statistics	STA105-M

Year 2

	Module 9	Introduction to programming 2	COS112-V
	Module 10	Introduction to visual programming	COS114-X
	Module 11	Human computer interaction 1	INF120-8
S1 & S2	Module 12	Business management 1B	MNB102-E
S1 & S2	Module 13	Accounting reporting	ACN102-N
	Module 14	Systems analysis and design methods	INF206-D
	Module 15	Object-oriented concepts	INF207-E
	Module 16	Computer networks 1	COS226-9

Year 3

	Module 17	Programming: Data structures	COS211-X
	Module 18	Programming: Practical	COS212-Y
	Module 19	Computer organization	COS221-3
S1 & S2	Module 20	General management	MNG201-6
S1 & S2	Module 21	The internal auditing process	AU1202-8
	Module 22	Programming: Contemporary concepts	COS214-4
	Module 23	Principles of databases	INF303-D
	Module 24	Advanced systems development	INF305-F

Year 4

	Module 25	Database design and implementation	INF307-H
	Module 26	Software project management	INF308-J
S1 & S2	Module 27	Strategic management 3A	MNG301-A
	Module 28	Operating systems and architecture	COS321-C
	Module 29	Computer networks II	COS326-C
S1 & S2	Module 30	Strategic management 3B	MNG302-B

NOTE:

The year is divided into two semesters. Semester 1 starts on 1 Feb and Semester 2 starts on 1 July. Modules marked S1 or S2 are offered both in Semester 1 and Semester 2. Unless indicated as S1 or S2, the module will have a duration of one year, therefore, the module is only offered in Semester 1.