ug brochure.pdf - School of Computing - Robert Gordon University

04 The Professional University
WHICH COURSE IS FOR YOU?
Do you want to use technology to make an impact on the business
world? Consider Business Information Systems or Information
Systems Technology.
BSc (Hons) Business
Information Systems
UCAS G510
Achieving success in the highly
competitive world of business
depends more and more on the
effective use of complex information
systems. This has resulted in an
ongoing demand for graduates who
can confidently combine computing
expertise with business awareness
to successfully develop and apply
these vital systems.
You will gain key technical
skills in areas such as database
development, internet technology,
software development and business
systems analysis. You will then
combine these with business
awareness by studying topics such
as business intelligence, change
management, eBusiness and
information strategy planning. This
course is integrated with teaching
delivered by Aberdeen Business
School. As a result you will be
fully equipped to apply modern IT
solutions to business problems.
Optional 16 week work placement.
Advanced Entry option.
Direct Entry option.
BSc (Hons) Information
Systems Technology
UCAS G502
Information Systems Technology
is all about processing and moving
information so that the right people
can access the right information at
the right time. One of the biggest
challenges facing businesses today
is the integration and merging
of increasingly sophisticated
information systems, enabling the
sharing of information and making
it accessible.
You will develop practical abilities
in cutting edge desktop and
Internet software development
methods, and learn how to apply
these to the solution of real-world
commercial problems. You will
have the opportunity to specialise
in areas such as multimedia, web
technologies or eBusiness.
Optional 16 week work placement.
Advanced Entry option.
Direct Entry option.
Are you interested in technical
challenges, such as networking
or the interface between
computers and the real world?
Consider Computer Science.
BSc (Hons) Computer
Science
UCAS G400
This course covers a range
of hardware and software
topics enabling you to develop
sophisticated applications using
scientific and engineering principles.
Learn object-oriented software
design and development skills that
will prepare you for a career as a
professional software developer.
The course covers a variety of
specialised topics such as artificial
intelligence, embedded systems,
web application development
and computer architecture. This
course includes some networking
modules delivered by the School
of Engineering. A choice of
specialist elective subjects in
later years will allow you to tailor
the course to your interests and
career aspirations. These include
Programming for the iPhone and
Human Computer Interaction.
Optional 16 week work placement.
Advanced Entry option.
Direct Entry option.