Bsc in Informatics & Decision Modelling

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Are you dreaming of having a top university degree qualification…but never been able to justify taking time out of work to study? Did you start working immediately after school and wish now you had gone to University to study for a Bachelor degree?

Management Development Centre International (MDCI) may have the answer for you.

Join over 7000 international students from Europe, USA and the rest of the world.

MDCI 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 MDCI 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.

MDCI 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. This has resulted in MDCI’s parent company being awarded the Queen’s award for Export Achievement in 1999.

We can now offer:

A Four Year BSc with Specialization in Information Technology and Computer Science (Informatics and Decision Modelling Stream-IDM)

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

Purpose

This programme provides the BSc graduate with the knowledge, specific skills and a broad theoretical and practical competence to use Operations Research and Information Systems in a decision-making environment. It aims to integrate modelling skills, algorithmic and heuristic techniques from Operations Research with computer systems principles and practice. It also prepares the graduate for postgraduate studies in Operation Research and/or Information systems.

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 MDCI administration and resource centres. It is based on MDCI “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. This expertise is supplemented locally by MDCI’s considerable experience in supporting over 500 postgraduate students close to their homes but distant from the university.

Advantages of Locally Supported Distance Education

· Flexibility: you study at your own pace

· Convenience: you study from home

· Local administrative support: through MDCI’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 MDCI computer laboratory

Course Fees

Fees are payable to MDC International 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 International

P.O. Box 26305

Manama, Bahrain

Tel 00973 17216002

Fax 00973 17216007

e-mail: mdcipro@batelco.com.bh

BSc with Specialization in Information Technology and Computer Science
Informatics and Decision Modelling Stream-IDM

Year 1

Sem 1			COURSE CODES
	Module 1	Introduction to the business world	OPS101-G
	Module 2	Modelling in a financial environment	OPS102-H
	Module 3	Probability and statistics	STA101-H
	Module 4	Distribution theory 1A	STA111-K
Sem 2	Module 5	Pre-calculus mathematics B	MAT111-N
	Module 6	Calculus A	MAT112-P
	Module 7	Calculus B	MAT113-Q
	Module 8	Linear algebra	MAT103-N

Year 2

Sem 3	Module 9	Introduction to business information systems	INF105-9
	Module 10	Human computer interaction 1	INF120-8
	Module 11	Comprehension skills for science	CSS101-H
	Module 12	End-user computing	CEM101-A
Sem 4	Module 13	Introduction to visual programming	COS114-X
	Module 14	Theoretical computer science 1	COS101-S
	Module 15	Mathematical programming	OPS201-K
	Module 16	Rational decision making	OPS202-L

Year 3

Sem 5	Module 17	Financial modelling	OPS205-P
	Module 18	Distribution theory 2	STA202-M
	Module 19	Systems analysis and design methods	INF206-D
	Module 20	Object-oriented concepts	INF207-E
Sem 6	Module 21	Computer networks 1	COS226-9
	Module 22	Principles of databases	INF303-D
	Module 23	Advanced systems development	INF305-F
	Module 24	Production modelling	OPS301-N

Year 4

Sem 7	Module 25	Optimisation of resources	OPS302-P
	Module 26	Simulation	OPS303-Q
	Module 27	Models for strategic decision	OPS304-R
Sem 8	Module 28	Selected topics in operations research	OPS306-T
	Module 29	Database design and implementation	INF307-H
	Module 30	Software project management	INF308-J