Part-time Year 2011

Programme Code: 113-29010

www.cityu.edu.hk/ce/csisbitThe programmes are exempted under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance (reference numbers

450286,450287,450973). It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this programme may lead.

BSc (Hons) inComputing ScienceInformation SystemsBusiness Information Technology

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Bachelor’s Degree(Top-Up) Programme

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Computing Science/ Information Systems/ Business Information Technology are recognized under the Qualifications Framework.

QF Level: Level 5QR Registration Number: 10/000642/5 (CS), 10/000643/5 (BIT), 10/000644/5 (IS).

Validity Period: From 1 September 2010 to 31 May 2014

Staffordshire UniversityStaffordshire University is one of the largest universities in the UK, and has a long tradition and experience in higher education. The two main campuses are at Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. In January 2011, the student population was approximately 20,000, including more than 5,000 students studying off campus and more than 8,000 students studying overseas. Staffordshire University's vision is for an even brighter future.

The Faculty of Computing, Engineering and technology runs one of the largest and well-established computing degree awarding students graduating over 40 years ago. Currently the Faculty has students from over 50 countries, and around 130 academic staff and 90 support staff.

Excellent collaborations exist with industry and the Faculty is active in research, consultancy and external training course as well as main stream higher education.

For the latest news and further information about Staffordshire University, please visit www.staffs.ac.uk

The ProgrammesStaffordshire University, through the School of Continuing and Professional Education (SCOPE), City University of Hong Kong is offering three, two-year, part-time programmes leading to Bachelor of Science Honours Degrees. These programmes are designed to enable sub-degree graduates in IT related disciplines to build on their studies to date, and by undertaking a specially designed programme, to qualify for the award of the BSc (Hons) Computing Science (BScCS), BSc (Hons) Information Systems (BScIS) or BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology (BScBIT). SCOPE has over 10 years' collaboration with Staffordshire University, and has produced more than 1,500 IT professionals through the delivery of these three programmes.

Programme Features● Offeredsince1995witharound1,500graduates● Threedifferentawardsareoffered tocater fordifferent

student needs● Speciallydesignedforpart-timeworkingadults● Emphasisonbothacademicknowledgeandwork-related

skills ● Provides students with the opportunities to apply a

theoretical framework to their final year projects inselected areas

HKCAAVQ AccreditationIn June 2010, the programmes were successfully accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic & VocationalQualifications(HKCAAVQ).ThismeansthatourprogrammescanbeenteredintotheQualificationsRegister(QR) for recognition under the Qualifications Framework(QF) (www.hkqr.gov.hk). The programmes are recognized to reach the standard of QF Level 5 which is equivalent to the standing of bachelor degrees offered by local universities in Hong Kong. Our programmes are the FIRST part-timeUK Computing and Information Technology programmes to achieve this status in Hong Kong. The recognition puts our graduates on the same platform with other local degree graduates in seeking government employment.

Computing ScienceProgramme AimsThe ever-increasing use of technology in everyday life means that more and more emphasis is being placed on recruiting individuals with a specialist computing background. The Computing Science award emphasizes the hardware – not the working and operating system of a computer, but how they are designed, built and supported. This is a technically demandingawardwithexcellentjobprospects.

ABScinComputingScienceproducesgraduatesqualifiedto pursue careers with computer users, software houses and computing & IT professionals or consultants. It gives students a broad view of computer systems, and the most recent hardware and software programmes.

Programme StructureThe programme is delivered in part-time mode with two entry points.

For Entry point 1, students are required to complete 240 credits over 27 months spanning 4 semesters and 2 summer terms. The programme comprises 13 modules, including 8 LevelIImodulesand5LevelIIImodules,andafinalyearproject(equivalentto3LevelIIImodules);

For Entry point 2, students are required to complete 180 credits over 24 months spanning 4 semesters and 1 summer term. The programme comprises 9 modules, including 4 LevelIImodulesand5LevelIIImodules,andafinalyearproject(equivalentto3LevelIIImodules).

Level II ModulesFor Entry Point 1● E-Commerce● WebProgramming● AppliedResearchMethodsandProfessionalDevelopment● ObjectOrientedSystemsDevelopment

For Entry Point 1 & 2● DatabaseandWebDatabaseSystems(15credits)● SystemDevelopmentMethods(15credits)● HardwareandSoftwareSystemsandNetworks(15credits)● WebApplications(15credits)

Level III Modules● AdvancedDatabaseSystems(15credits)● AdvancedHCIandUsability(15credits)● DistributedComputerSystems(15credits)● EnterpriseWebApplications(15credits)● ProjectManagement(15credits)● CSRouteProject(45credits)

The programme allows students a greater choice and more flexibilitywithin the area of computing as it gives themabroad view of computer systems, hardware and software, and information systems.

Information SystemsProgramme AimsInformation and the management of IT play an increasingly important role in society today. The Information Systems award recognizes the need for people and technology to work in harmony so it introduces students to information processing and business and management processes. Throughout the award, there is an emphasis on how information is developed, controlled, delivered and used in commercial and business environments.

On completing the Information Systems award, graduates will have the skills to work in systems analysis and business consultancy, and also have a good foundation for information technology management.

Programme StructureThe programme is delivered in part-time mode with two entry points.

For Entry point 1, students are required to complete 240 credits over 27 months spanning 4 semesters and 2 summer terms. The programme comprises 13 modules, including 8 LevelIImodulesand5LevelIIImodules,andafinalyearproject(equivalentto3LevelIIImodules);

For Entry point 2, students are required to complete 180 credits over 24 months spanning 4 semesters and 1 summer term. The programme comprises 9 modules, including 4 LevelIImodulesand5LevelIIImodules,andafinalyearproject(equivalentto3LevelIIImodules).

Level II ModulesFor Entry Point 1● E-Commerce● WebProgramming● AppliedResearchMethodsandProfessionalDevelopment● ObjectOrientedSystemsDevelopment

For Entry Point 1 & 2● DatabaseandWebDatabaseSystems(15credits)● SystemDevelopmentMethods(15credits)● UserCentredSystemsDevelopment(15credits)● WebApplications(15credits)

Level III Modules● AdvancedDatabaseSystems(15credits)● AdvancedHCIandUsability(15credits)● ProjectManagement(15credits)● StrategicInformationManagement(15credits)● InformationSystemsDevelopmentTrends(15credits)● ISRouteProject(45credits)

The programme provides students with a sound knowledge of systems analysis and design methods, databases management systems and commercial applications.

Programme AimsThe Business Information Technology award integrates business and commerce with information technology and transferable skills. There is a focus on using IT to solve business problems. Students will understand the role of IT in Business, know the functions that take place and be up-to-date in the latest internet and IT applications. This award is suitable for students who would like to work with computers but also have an interest in their business context. It recognizes the need for people and technology to work in harmony.

On completing the Business Information Technology award, graduates will have the ability to combine aspects of management and business with aspects of information technology.

Programme StructureThe programme is delivered in part-time mode with two entry points.

For Entry point 1, students are required to complete 240 credits over 27 months spanning 4 semesters and 2 summer terms. The programme comprises 13 modules, including 8 LevelIImodulesand5LevelIIImodules,andafinalyearproject(equivalentto3LevelIIImodules);

For Entry point 2, students are required to complete 180 credits over 24 months spanning 4 semesters and 1 summer term. The programme comprises 9 modules, including 4 LevelIImodulesand5LevelIIImodules,andafinalyearproject(equivalentto3LevelIIImodules).

Level II ModulesFor Entry Point 1● E-Commerce● WebProgramming● AppliedResearchMethodsandProfessionalDevelopment● ObjectOrientedSystemsDevelopment

For Entry Point 1 & 2● DatabaseandWebDatabaseSystems(15credits)● SystemDevelopmentMethods(15credits)● UserCentredSystemsDevelopment(15credits)● ITSystemsforBusiness(15credits)

Level III Modules● Critical Issues in Managing Information Systems in

Organizations (15 credits) ● ProjectManagement(15credits)● StrategicInformationManagement(15credits)● StrategicEntrepreneurshipandInnovation(15credits)● InformationSystemsDevelopmentTrends(15credits)● BITRouteProject(45credits)

The programme gives students a sound knowledge of how the commercial world works, and a thorough background in the IT systems that are found in all departments of a modern business.

Business Information Technology

Module DescriptionsCE00332-3 Advanced Database SystemsDevelops knowledge of current DBMS support for Information Systems. Students will acquire the ability to make informed DBMS selection from a critical appreciation of key database issues.

CE00355-3 Advanced HCI and UsabilityLooks at the issues and application of HCI and usability to an advanced level. It includes the principles of HCI and usability and designing systems for different devices and audiences.

CE52501-2 Applied Research Methods and Professional DevelopmentHighlights professional issues, gets students to focus on their careersandalsopreparesthemtoundertakefutureprojects,which may include research. It also aims to provide the student with the skills to communicate effectively and professionally.

CE00303-3 Critical Issues in Managing Information Systems in OrganisationsExamines the issues that arise from the increased importance of IS to organisations in the digital age. The integration of IT, both within organisations and with their external relationships, is changing how they are managed and presents new problems and challenges as well as opportunities for management.

CE00318-2 Database and Web Database SystemsAllows students to work in their own time and at their own pace, with lecturers being available during the two set tutorial/practical sessions each week to offer assistance where required. Extensive use is made of the technique of learning via problem solving with each student having their own database account.

CE00329-3 Distributed Computer SystemsCovers the concepts on building blocks for the design of distributed systems, among which include: Distributed File Systems, DistributedMutual Exclusion, DistributedNameService, Coordination, Replication, Transactions andConcurrency control.

CE52302-2 E-CommerceFocuses to make the students aware of the broad range of E-Commerce business issues but also to develop practical applications skills to support E-Commerce activity by use of the latest E-Commerce enabling software.

CE00365-3 – Enterprise Web ApplicationsLooks at the practical considerations of developing enterprise web applications. The students will have the opportunity to design, implement and evaluate an advanced server side web application with an understanding of the issues related to their deployment within an organisation.

CE00382-2 Hardware and Software Systems and NetworksBuilds upon the knowledge of computer networks that students gained from Hardware, Software Systems & Networks.Approximately2/3ofthemodulewillbedevotedtonetworks. Students will also study the hardware that is used in multimedia computer systems, and language translators.

CE00339-3 Information Systems Development TrendsExamines trends in IS development. Students will: explore the frameworks for methodology comparison and selectionofmethodsandtools;developanunderstandingofcurrenttrendsinIStooldevelopmentandarchitecture;and gain an awareness of research methods for IS development research.

CE00463-2 Object Oriented Systems DevelopmentTakes the students through the analysis, design and implementationofaworkingsystemusingobject-orientedprinciples. It enables students to understand how the object-orientedmodellingmethodsmaybeintegratedwithsystem implementation.

CE00379-2 IT Systems for BusinessThe Information Systems resource needs to be managed like any other organisational resource. Students will study the role of IS in a business and the need to manage and control it as part of an overall business strategy.

CE00348-3 Project ManagementGives a good understanding of the phases of managing a typical IT project by integrating the technical and humanfactors into a realistic approach. The modules takes a structured approach to project management (PM) thatrefers to several PM methods that may be found in industry while following a well-tried set of steps that make a complex subjecteasiertolearn.

BLB10084-3 Strategic Entrepreneurship and InnovationLooks at the role of entrepreneurship and innovation in sustaining and growing successful businesses. Typical content includes the following (or similar topics): contemporary entrepreneurship and innovation; choosing a direction;initiationofanewventure;andgrowthanddevelopment.

Module Descriptions (Cont'd) CE00346-3 Strategic Information ManagementAddresses different aspects of IT management and deals with theory as well as practice. Students will learn to develop an understanding of the ways in which IT supports business strategies and the IT strategies that organisations follow in seeking to be competitive; explore the ways in whichhardware and software can be acquired, and will learn how to make decisions about important IT facilities management issues such as budgets, licences, outsourcing and service levels; and learn some techniques formanaging riskandplanning and designing counter-measures to protect an organisation’s vital information resources.

CE00321-2 System Development MethodsDiscusses the ways to use structured techniques and methods, such as SSADM, to analyse, design and implement a system that utilises a database. Aspects of HCI relevant to this type of system will be considered. Multimedia and web-based approaches will be discussed.

CE00353-2 User Centered Systems DevelopmentExamines modern methodologies to explore the design of applications, with respect to the direct involvement of end users. It will immerse students in the key elements and issues that are needed to understand that the customer is neverwrong,justneedssomeguidance.

CE00310-2 Web ApplicationsLooks at the issues in the development of web applications. It allows students to gain an insight into creating server side web applications.

CE00425-2 Web ProgrammingLooks at web programming and possible languages used. The emphasis is on the creation and testing of web applications.

CE00902-3 Project: Analysis and DesignAllows students to undertake a significant task on anindividual basis. This module deals with the selection and application of analysis and design methods and the monitoringandcontrollingoftheproject.

CE00903-3 Project: Implementation, Testing and EvaluationProvidesstudentsanopportunitytoundertakeasignificanttask on an individual basis. This module covers: the development of an effective and feasible technological implementation; the testing of its functionality; the criticalappraisal of it as an appropriate solution to an identifiedproblem;andmonitoringandcontrolling.

CE00901-3 Project: Research and PlanningCovers the definition, specification and planning of theprojectaswellasthecommunicationoftheprojectprocessto a critical reader. It covers four areas of investigative work: context and domain analysis; domain investigation;technicalinvestigation;andthecriticalappraisalofthese.

ClassesFor students taking 180 credits, there are approximately 6 class hours per week (normally including 1 weekday evening or 1 weekend afternoon/evening). Students taking 240 credits will start the programme one semester earlier and are required totakeonemoreclassperweekinthefirsttwosemestersof Year 1. Classes will be held SCOPE Learning Centres in Kowloon Tong or at other SCOPE Learning Centres.

Assessment and Award

In general, each taught module consists of 36 contact hours and 114 hours of independent study. The taught modules include lectures, tutorials and lab sessions. Assessment for taught modules is by coursework and examination. During thefinalyearofstudies,studentsarerequiredtoundertakeamajorproject.

Programme Administration

The programme is administered by SCOPE, City University of Hong Kong. Teaching on the programme is conducted by local practitioners and lecturers approved by Staffordshire University. Staffordshire University closely monitors the progress and quality of the programme. University staff, the Programme Advisor and the External Examiner appointed by Staffordshire University visit the programme every year.

Admission Requirements

Entry Point 1 (240 credits)GraduatesofDiploma/HigherCertificatesinComputingorITrelated disciplines with 3 years relevant working experience orthosewithequivalentqualifications.

Entry Point 2 (180 credits)Graduates of Associate Degree/ Higher Diploma in Computing or IT related disciplines or those with equivalent qualifications(e.g.holdersofBTECHigherNationalDiplomainComputing);or

Other students with equivalent qualifications will also beconsidered.

All students are expected to meet the required prerequisites in order to be considered for a different award. Students who do not meet the prerequisites may be required to study additional module(s) and an additional fee will be charged accordingly.

Current year graduates who have met the above requirements may also apply for admission.

Fees

Application fee HK$140 (to be paid at the time of application)

Programme fee HK$119,200 for Entry Point 1 (240 credits) /HK$89,400 for Entry Point 2 (180 credits)

Semesters Entry Point 1 (240 credits)

Entry Point 2 (180 credits)

Summer Semester 2011

HK$14,900 (to be paid within two weeks of notice of admission)

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Year 1 Semester A

HK$22,350 (to be paid in August 2011)

HK$14,900 (to be paid within two weeks of notice of admission)

Year 1 Semester B

HKS22,350 (to be paid in December 2011)

HK$14,900 (to be paid in December 2011)

Summer Semester 2012

HK$14,900 (to be paid in May 2012)

HK$14,900 (to be paid in May 2012)

Year 2 Semester A

HK$22,350 (to be paid in August 2012)

HK$22,350 (to be paid in August 2012)

Year 2 Semester B

HK$22,350 (to be paid in January 2013)

HK$22,350 (to be paid in January 2013)

Graduation fee HK$400 (to be paid with the first instalment of programme fee for the first year)

In the case of re-assessment and/or extension of study period, additional fees will be charged. All fees paid are non-refundable and nontransferable.

Deadline for Application

21 April 2011 (Entry Point 1)

30 June 2011 (Entry Point 2)

Application

Completed application form with copies of required supporting documents should be sent to SCOPE on or before the deadline (refer to page 1 of the application guide for details).

Applicants will be selected on the basis of academic merits and relevant work experience. All applicants will be informed of the application results by mail. Please contact SCOPE if you do not receive the results by late August 2011.

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On-line Enquiries of Application Status

Enquiries about your application status can be made by visiting our website : www.cityu.edu.hk/ce/enrol/que seven working days after submission of application form.Acknowledgment of your application will be sent to you via email.

Fincancial Assistance

Continuing Education FundSome modules of the programme have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Government’s Continuing Education Fund (CEF). Eligible applicants will be reimbursed80%ofthemodulefees,subjecttoamaximumsum of HK$10,000, on successful completion of a module. For more information, please visit the government’s website: www.sfass.gov.hk/cef/ or call the government’s 24-hour hotline at 3142 2277.

Education LoanSuccessful applicants are eligible to apply for the Non-means Tested Loan Scheme (NLS) administered by theStudentFinancialAssistanceAgency(SFAA)oftheHKSARgovernment. Themaximum financial assistance under theNLS is equivalent to the total tuition fees payable of theprogramme. For more details and enquiries, please visit SFAA’s website: www.sfaa.gov.hk or call 2150 6222.

Commencement

June 2011 (Entry Point 1)

September 2011 (Entry Point 2)

EnquiriesSchool of Continuing and Professional EducationLocation : LG/F., Academic Exchange Building, City

University of Hong KongTel : 3442 5807 / 3442 7423 Fax : 3442 0399 Email : team2@scope.eduWebsite : http://scope.edu