Information Systems (Top-up) (Online Distance Learning) BSc Honours

Program Overview

This one-year online top-up course in Information Systems is designed for international students with an HND or foundation degree. It focuses on developing key IT skills, including software development, user-centered design, and platform design. The program is taught by experts with industry experience and offers opportunities for postgraduate research and various IT career paths.

Program Outline

Degree Overview: Information Systems (Top-up) (Online Distance Learning) BSc Honours

Overview:

This one-year top-up course is designed for international students with an existing HND or foundation degree who want to deepen their understanding of information systems.

Key features

• Online distance learning format.
• Focuses on developing key IT skills and concepts, including software development, user-centered design, and platform design.
• Taught by experts with industry experience.
• Opportunity to pursue postgraduate research after completion.

Objectives:

• Equip students with skills and knowledge relevant to designing, analysing, developing, and managing computer-based systems.
• Enhance communication, organisation, teamwork, application, and other essential skills.
• Train students in project management skills across all stages, including analysis, planning, execution, improvement and control.
• Refine numeracy and computational skills through practical exercises.
• Develop academic writing skills through report writing and coursework documentation.
• Prepare students for various IT roles like systems designer/developer, IT project manager, user experience architect, and more.
• Offer opportunities for continuous learning through postgraduate research.

Outline:

Structure and Format:

• One-year program delivered through online distance learning.

• Lectures are pre-recorded for asynchronous study.

• Live, online seminars, labs, and workshops.

Module Outline:

The program consists of four core modules, each worth 30 credits:

Interactive Design and User Ex

Introduces user-centered design theories and principles, including user interface design and cognitive processes. This module includes web design fundamentals, security, mobile app development with SDKs and IDEs, cloud implementation and deployment, and management issues.

Assessment:

The program uses 100% coursework-based assessment.

This includes written assessments, essays, reports, practical sessions, presentations, and group work. Regular feedback is provided throughout the course.

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• Pre-recorded asynchronous lectures.
• Live online seminars, labs, and workshops.

Faculty:

• 24-hour free laptop loan program with full software access.
• Free printing and Wi-Fi on campus.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• IT project manager.
• Systems designer.
• User Experience (UX) architect.
• Systems developer.
• IT systems/business analyst.

Graduate Employers:

• RS2
• Citadel Insurance
• VT
• KPMG
• Ingenyx
• CCBill
• ANT 1TV
• Dreamwork Healthcare
• NHS
• Dragonwind
• Bank of Valetta
• Malta Environment & Planning
• Brighthouse
• 5FK
• OPTA
• Multinational School
• Ictek
• ITP Publishing
• Leapfrog

Transferable Skills:

• Teamwork and leadership.
• Business analysis.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Systems analysis and design.
• Information systems development.
• Project management.
• Analytical and bug-fixing practice.
• Communication skills.

Employability Support:

• MDXworks program provides placements, networking opportunities, and access to over 1000 industry links and major London employers.

Other:

• Designed for a global student audience with over 122 nationalities represented.
• Flexible online format allows students to work while they study.
• Access to MDX Student Starter Kit with up to £1,000 of goods including laptops or iPads.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access for professional development.
• Opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research and collaboration through industry partnerships.