Computing and Management MSci (Hons) degree

Program Overview

This collaborative program between Loughborough University's School of Business and Economics and Department of Computer Science provides a balanced blend of computing and management subjects, equipping students with both technical and business skills. The program offers practical experience through industry placements and projects, preparing graduates for a wide range of careers in IT, finance, and other sectors. Graduates are eligible for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status from the British Computer Society.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Objectives:

• To provide excellent preparation for a challenging and rewarding career, offering a high level of knowledge and practical skills in both computing and management.
• To make students more competitive in a dynamic and data-driven business environment.
• To offer approximately evenly divided between computing and management subjects, providing coverage of key capabilities in software engineering, databases, programming and networking, as well as equipping students with essential skills for business and management such as marketing, operations management and accounting.
• To be more flexible when choosing the project in Year 3/4 if applying from Tech Partnership Degrees.

Description:

• This course is a collaboration between the Loughborough University School of Business and Economics and the Department of Computer Science.
• Students will gain experience working in IT or management roles in different organisations.
• The course covers 50% computing and 50% management subjects.
• Students will develop practical skills in addition to theoretical knowledge.
• Students will use their academic and professional skills in Personal Best.
• Students can take an optional one-year industrial placement.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Semester 1:
• Quantitative Business Skills A or B
• Introduction to Programming
• Organisational Behaviour
• Software Engineering 1
• Semester 2:
• Management of Human Resources
• Accounting for Managers
• Web Programming
• Object Oriented Programming

Year 2:

• Semester 1:
• Professional Training Preparation
• Team Projects
• Organisation Studies
• Principles of Marketing
• Semester 2:
• Company Finance
• The Marketing Mix
• Operations Management
• Object Oriented Programming
• Professional Issues in Computing

Year 3:

• Semester 1:
• Fundamentals of Strategic Management
• Leadership & Interpersonal Skills
• Optional modules (Computer Project, IT project, etc.)
• Semester 2:
• Strategy Information Management
• Analysing Careers
• The Changing Work Organisation
• Marketing Strategy and Planning
• Project Management
• Optional modules (Entrepreneurship and Innovation, etc.)

Year 4:

• Semester 1 & 2:
• Managing a Project Team
• Thesis Project
• Group Project
• Learning Evaluation in a Specialised Subject

Optional Modules:

• Various additional modules available in all years (semester 1 & 2), focused on areas such as entrepreneurship, human-computer interaction, network security, etc.

Placement Year:

• Optional one-year industrial placement available.

Learning Methods:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Independent study
• Group work
• Supervision
• Workshops
• Practical sessions

Assessment:

• Depends on the nature of the material.
Some modules are assessed by mixed coursework and examination (e.g., 25% coursework, 75% examination) while others are assessed 100% by coursework or 100% by examination.
• Coursework is based on various tasks: programming, individual reports, projects, laboratory work, contributions in tutorials, group work, presentations.

Teaching:

• Taught by experienced staff from Loughborough University School of Business and Economics and the Department of Computer Science.
• Some guest speakers from industry.
• Personal Best program in first year.
• Professional training preparation in second year.

Careers:

• Graduates are employed in a variety of roles and industries.
• Opportunities available in IT, finance, education, research, etc.
• Companies of employment include BT, Dyson, Sky, Microsoft, etc.
• Job titles include Software Engineer, Software Developer, Operations Analyst, Project Manager, etc.

Other:

• Full accreditation for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status from the British Computer Society.
• University offers additional support services: Carrer Network, Disability and Wellbeing Service, etc.
• Students have access to a good range of facilities.

University fees and charges can be paid in advance and there are several methods of payment, including online payments and payment by instalment. UK fees Full-time course per annum £9,250 Placement year Approx. 20% of the full-time fee International fees Full-time course per annum £28,600 Placement year Approx. 20% of the full-time fee