3.2.11 Bachelor of Computing in Information Systems Objective The…

3.2.11 Bachelor of Computing in Information Systems
Objective

The four-year IS programme will provide students with a deep appreciation of the organizational
context of ICT; strong proficiency in the design and development of value-adding infocomm solutions;
and strong proficiency in the cost-effective management of infocomm projects. This multidisciplinary
education on information systems focuses on the application and management of information
technology to enhance the effectiveness of organisations and businesses. It also analyses the impact
and trends of technology and the relevant implications for the economy and the society.

The programme has gained recognition by ABET Inc., the world-respected US-based accreditation
agency. The agency certified that the programmes are "substantially equivalent" to accredited
programmes in the United States, which is the standard status that the agency offer to universities
outside the United states.

IS graduates will be equipped with relevant knowledge to target for short to medium term positions as
techno-strategist, ICT solutions architect, systems integrator, business process consultant/analyst,
and infocomm project manager. Possible employers include end users of ICT, system integrators,
consulting firms, market research firms, regulatory agencies and investment advisors.

University Scholars Programme (Information Systems)

Students in the University Scholars Programme who choose the Bachelor of Computing (Information
Systems) major will take the Information Systems programme, but with the following variations:

1.     They will not be required to read University Level Requirements (20 MCs)
       (These are replaced by appropriate First-Tier Scholars Modules.)

2.     They will be required to read two (instead of three) modules from the level-3000 module group
       (CS3250, CS3251, CS3254, CS3255, CS3260, CS3264). [Namely, 4 MCs fewer]

3.     They will be required to read three (instead of four) modules from the level-4000 module
       group (CS4245, CS4250, CS4251, CS4252, CS4253, CS4254, CS4255, CS4265, CS4266).
       [Namely, 4 MCs fewer]

4.      They will have 11 (instead of 31) MCs under Unrestricted Electives.




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Table 11: Summary of degree requirements for B.Comp. (Information Systems)

 Modules                                                   MCs       Subtotals
 UNIVERSITY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS                                          20
 PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS                                                109
 Common Essentials
 CS1101/S Programming Methodology                           5
 CS1102/S Data Structures and Algorithms                    5
 CS1105 Computing and Society                               3
 CS2100 Computer Organisation                               4
 CS2102 Database Systems                                    4
 CS2105 Introduction to Computer Networks                   4
 CS2261 Enterprise Systems Development                      4
 Major Requirements
 EC1301 Principles of Economics                             4
 One accounting module (e.g. FNA1002)                       4
 ST2334 Probability and Statistics                          4
 CS1231 Discrete Structures                                 4
 CS2106 Operating Systems                                   4
 CS2301 Business and Technical Communication                4
 CS2250 Fundamentals of Information Systems                 4
 CS3253 Management of IS                                    4
 CS3214 Information Systems Development Project             8
 CS3250 Management Support Systems
 CS3251 Technology Strategy and Management
                                                            12
 CS3254 Information Security Management
                                                         (Choose 3
 CS3255 Information Organisation
                                                          modules)
 CS3260 Telecommunications for Business
 CS3264 Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
 Either:
  CS4101 Honours Project
                                                            12
 or
  Three modules from IS Elective course list
 IS Elective Course List
 CS4245 Multimedia E-Learning Environment
 CS4250 IS Research Methodologies
 CS4251 Strategic IS Planning
                                                            16
 CS4252 Control, Audit and Security of IS
                                                         (choose 4
 CS4253 Information Systems Consulting
                                                         modules)
 CS4254 IS Project Management
 CS4255 IT Outsourcing and Offshoring Management
 CS4265 Advanced Topics in E-Commerce
 CS4266 IT and Customer Relationship Management
 UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES                                                 31
                                           Grand Total                  160




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