BITE - Education

BSc Technology & E-commerce

This degree is intended to meet the demands of industry for exceptionally capable, multi-skilled "elite" graduates. The curriculum offers students a broad based, academic & practical experience that will enable students to learn and practice current theories in technology, managment and ecommerce as well as acquire the knowledge to specialise in a chosen field. Students will build on this knowledge to compile a portfolio of work and produce a project appropriate to their selected area(s) of specialisation.

Other features of the degree will offer students opportunities for work placement and, projects in setting up an e-commerce infrastructure for companies. This will allow students to gain valuable real-world experience and technological proficiency.

This course is unique to The British Institute of Technology & E-commerce. The degree is awarded by the University of East London. In addition to the degree, students will also get an Executive Level 5 Diploma in Management from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and will have covered vital components from the Sun Certified Java Programmer, Cisco Certified Network Associate and Oracle Certified Professional programmes, allowing them to sit the exams and acquire five qualifications altogether.

Course Content

Level	Modules	Semester	Module Credit
Level 1	IM1070 Higher Education Academic Skills	A/B	20
	CN1061 Computer Architecture and Language	A	20
	CN1063 Internet Science	A	20
	SD1064 Software Engineering	B	20
	CN1062 Operating Systems & Networking Technology	A/B	20
	IM1066 Business Management	B	20
Level 2	IM2070 Legal, Social, Ethical & Professional Issues	A	20
	SD2011 Database Systems	A	20
	CN2013 Internet Security	A	20
	IM2012 E-Business Technology	B	20
	SD2022 Advanced Programming	B	20
	IM2074 Strategic Management & Marketing	B	20
Level 3	IM3070 Higher Education Research Skills	A/B	20
	IM3068 Project Management	A	20
	IM3013 Mobile Communication	A	20
	SD3012 Artificial Intelligence	B	20
	CN3021 Ubiquitous Systems	B	20
	CN3011 The Final (Individual) Project	A/B	20

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Course Duration

Three Years Full-Time
Five Years Part-Time

Progression Route

On successful completion of the degree, students will be able start a rewarding career in the industry. Graduates of the program will have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to enter one of the nation's fastest growing professions. Demand for skilled e-commerce technologist and e-business managers is expected to increase due to the continuing expansion of on-line business.

Pre-requisite

Students wishing to undertake this course will have a minimum of BC at A' Level, BTEC Level 4 or Equivalent Advance Qualification & English Proficiency.