The Greenwich School of Management (GSoM) Bachelor of Science Honours Degree BSc (Hons) programmes are delivered full-time, with three intakes per year in October, February and June.

This degree is available to study as an accelerated two calendar year programme or alternatively, more traditionally over three calendar years.

Our two year degree is particularly attractive if you wish to complete your studies more quickly enabling you to enter the work place a year ahead of your contemporaries. This is achieved by studying 3 semesters per year instead of the usual 2. The traditional three year programme may be a better option if you would like to enhance your learning by gaining work experience during the longer break periods or simply wish to enjoy a longer break between your studies.

The assessment methods for students on the BSc (Hons) Degree are a mixture of individual module assignments, group project work and written examinations.

Assessment will take place during and at the end of each semester period with a final research project presented at the final stage of the degree programme. This form of continuous assessment carefully prepares students for the world of work and moreover, allows students to receive regular feedback from their tutors so that they are in a position to monitor and continuously improve individual performance.

In addition to traditional assessment methods such as examinations and course-work assignments, students studying on the BSc (Hons) Computer Science & Business Informatics Degree will be required to complete an independent research project. This industry specific research will allow students to demonstrate their ability to critically evaluate and synthesise the knowledge gained within the classroom environment through an individual research based project.

The GSoM Bachelor Degree programmes are awarded by the University of Plymouth an internationally recognised institution ranked one of the top five modern universities in the UK.

The GSoM Campus offers a prestigious first division university education studied in the heart of historic Greenwich within close proximity to Central London and Canary Wharf. With a diverse range of business, management and law degrees, GSoM programmes are designed to meet the needs of employing organisations worldwide.

2 year accelerated degree

2 year Extended Degree (+ 8 month foundation stage)

3 year Degree

3 year Extended Degree (+ 8 month foundation stage)

* Fees for International Students to be confirmed

Module Description
Information systems and the use of databases is a key element to success of many businesses as is the use of technology for planning, communication data storage, presentation. This introductory module is designed to demonstrate the role of business and office software systems in organisations. The module explores such topics as data management systems, word processing, spreadsheets, HTML, Email, Web browsing and searching, instant messaging, newsgroups, operating systems, graphics, current IT platforms, PERT and Gantt charts, intellectual property rights, Data Protection and Computer Misuse Acts, professional ethics, group working and communication skills.

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This module examines how software systems are designed. Students analyse the elements of human/computer interaction to understand how to engineer software in order to produce useable, testable and verifiable systems.

Case studies and practical business examples are studied in order to identify and solve problems in allocating tasks between people and computers.

The module concentrates on such areas as the nature of current software engineering; the software lifespan and development process: specification; design; testing and debugging, and software project planning.

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This module introduces the basic skills of object orientated programming. Students develop programmes in the C++ programming language and identify methods of using relevant programmes to solve business problems.

The modules covers the following areas: C++ programme analysis and specification; other programming languages; programme construction; data types; primitive and reference variables in C++, statements, blocks, conditions, loops, input and output; program design: methods, structures, objects; problem analysis and solution; presentation of solutions; and data processing.

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The module reinforces fundamental concepts and develops an awareness of the issues involved in implementing larger-scale software projects, and introduces the concepts and principles of abstract data types. It develops an ability to design and express algorithms and introduces concepts of space and time complexity. Selected generic algorithms and techniques for data manipulation will be explored. The module covers data and programme structures; physical, logical and abstract views; abstract data types; algorithms: abstraction, refinement and expression in pseudo code; introduction to analysis and complexity; appreciation of recursive techniques; methods for sorting, searching and merging; object oriented programming: use of objects in C# to represent data, and to manage the user interface; exploration of more advanced techniques for structure and control of OO program processes; deployment of container classes and collections; integrated development environment: pragmatics of developing and deploying applications; examples of automatic code generation, with tools such as GUI builders; practical use of an IDE in creating programs.

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This module introduces the basic mathematical techniques relevant to computer science applications and explores ideas of proof and logic. Concepts such as set theory and applications are explored, as are maps, graphs of functions; calculus and logic; Boolean expressions; basic algebraic techniques for rearranging expressions; the solution of simple equations; simple inequalities; permutations and combinations; number systems and notations; index laws, fractional and negative powers; square root exponents; exponential function; logarithms and bases; trigonomical concepts, co-ordinates and vectors and matrices.

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This module provides an analysis of computer systems, including key components, processes and functionality. It demonstrates the main features of both hardware and software, and the features of data presentation and memory. It also explores the nature of device management, memory management and files management, and provides an overview of operating systems. The module also illustrates processes and scheduling of data protection and security procedures and controls. The module explores such concepts as: types of processors and their functionality; program representation and execution; types of memory; virtual and protected memory; connectivity; data representation; number systems; peripherals; operating systems: processes, scheduling; resource management, device management, memory management, file management; user interfaces; protection and security: access controls, virus protection.

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Elicitation, modelling and validation of the requirements of computer systems are developed in this module. Real world problems will be considered, processes and relationships identified and knowledge of software engineering and development advanced to improve quality and reduce risk in information systems development. The module develops a knowledge of software engineering and the management of software development and quality issues. The module explores modelling tools and language; UML,CASE tools; structured analysis phases and processes; post analysis review; software project control; lifecycle techniques, controlling quality, productivity/quality conflict; management of security; quality management and control; quality standards; application: case studies of techniques; social, legal, professional and ethical issues; computer crime; software theft, hackers and viruses; computer misuse, moral and ethical issues.

Module Description
It has been argued that a market-led business will survive most challenges. Such a business ensures that every member of the organisation accepts the importance of delivering the best possible product/service to every customer. Understanding customers’ needs and responding appropriately is a fundamental pre-requisite of a market-led business.The module will explain how this might be achieved.

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Students will be encouraged, in this module, to appreciate the variety and purpose of the different communications systems available in the modern business world. In this way, the module will develop an awareness of the benefits of employing effective communication methods in their appropriate contexts.

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The module provides an analysis of the methods employed by database systems for the design and implementation and uses of storing, sorting and retrieving significant data. This module develops an understanding of the purposes of databases and the methods by which they are established and developed. It also aims to highlight the architecture and uses of databases on the internet and how they improve decision-taking processes. The module covers such areas as: data modelling; logical and physical design; relational and hierarchical databases; database languages; database storage; security, reliability and integrity; distributed database systems; centralised and decentralised systems, networking, sorting, implications; performance monitoring; developing database applications; causes of database failure and methods of reorganisation

Module Description
Managers are continuously under pressure to adapt their policies and organisational structure to the changing environment together with the opportunities and threats presented.We need to understand the benefits of alternative policies in the face of change and how organisations ought to adapt to meet their business aims. Managers should, therefore, be aware of the nature of external and internal pressures and the ways in which these might influence short-term objectives.

Module Description
Almost every organisation now relies heavily on computer programs. They are not only in the computers and networks of such organisations, but even embedded in their telephones, fax machines and photocopiers. This has led to an ever-increasing demand for new, better and more complex programs and thus for increasing numbers of competent programmers and code writers. The module is designed to prepare students to take part in the programming and coding aspects of software development in their future careers. The module aims to do this in a modern context using scripting, mark-up and programming languages that are commonly used in internet development.

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The module explores the ways in which the overall aims and objectives of a business might interact with the need to institute changes in response to external challenges. Management structures within organisations must accommodate these changes and adapt according to the business environment.

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This module gives an understanding of the nature of advanced information systems, particularly in terms of their potential and capability, and the processes by which they are constructed and operated. To achieve this understanding, analysis is conducted of the nature of knowledge systems and the architecture of expert systems and decision processes.

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The concept of total quality management (TQM) is, perhaps, one of the most exciting in a contemporary study of efficient management practices. Modern managers are well advised to appreciate the advantages of employing TQM principles. Significant benefits may be derived from the ways in which TQM encourages empowerment and ownership within the human resource of any organisation so that greater efficiencies may be promoted.

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This module explores and analyses the technology involved in the successful introduction and development of e-commerce and identifies the commercial and legal constraints to its development and its potential benefits and profitability. The significance of the internet and collaborative working is demonstrated. The content of the module includes such areas as: information appliances; types of communication, digital media, cable optic fibre, wireless, intranet, extranet, internet: email, www; business and commercial applications; legal frameworks, ethics in e-commerce, data protection; collaborative working; electronic support systems; coordination and supply chain management; global business; logistics management; business to business and business to customer technologies; global technology management; commercial and technical limitations to e-commerce.

Module Description
A major skill relevant to business organisations is that of managing projects. It frequently entails using teams in which individual responsibilities need to be coordinated to ensure that objectives are met. The module explores the basis of an effective planning process through the appropriate scheduling of resources and offers the opportunity to final year undergraduates to demonstrate their skills in the preparation of a research project.The project should focus upon a particular business problem or opportunity.Typically, course members will choose a case study and make a critical appraisal in the light of related business theories.The benefit of this study is that it provides a real possibility that the conclusions of the project could make a contribution to business efficiency.

Did you know that you can get a student loan if you are a Home Student (UK or EU) on a full-time undergraduate (Bachelors) programme?

Paying for your tuition fees using a student loan allows you to defer repayment of your fees until you have graduated and are earning a good salary.

You pay your Tuition Fee Loan back when you are earning:

• Over £15,000 per year if you start your course before September 2012
• Over £21,000 a year if you start your course in September 2012 or later (subject to approval by parliament)

Once you are earning this amount then repayments will be taken from your salary. You will repay your fees at 9% of your earnings over the £15,000 threshold. Any debt that remains unpaid after 25 years will be cancelled.

Below is a list of the maximum available tuition fee loan amounts for the relevant academic years

• £3,290 for 2010/11 (October 2010, February 2011 and June 2011 enrolments)
• £3,375 for 2011/12 (October 2011, February 2012 and June 2012 enrolments)
• £9,000 for 2012/13 (October 2012, February 2013 and June 2013 enrolments)

If you are unsure of the tuition fee of your chosen programme please contact us on 0208 516 7800.

The two year accelerated degree programme delivered at GSoM means that there is a shortfall in the yearly loan available from the Student Loan Company. The easiest way to cover this shortfall is to pay a third of the difference at the start of each semester or to arrange smaller instalments directly with GSoM. If you would like to discuss this in more detail please contact our Finance Department on 0208 516 7800.

UK Students studying full-time are eligible to receive a loan to help towards their living expenses.

The repayment terms of this loan are similar to the student tuition fee loan, and it is repaid once you are earning over the current threshold.

Eligible students receive 72% of the maximum loan regardless of any other income. The remaining 28% will be dependent on:

• Your household income
• Where you live
• When you start your course
• What year of study you are in
• What help you get through the Maintenance Grant

The maximum Maintenance Loan available for students starting their course in 2010/11 and 2011/12 is:

• £3,838 if you’re living at home
• £4,950 if you’re living away from home outside London
• £6,928 if you’re living away from home in London

The maximum Maintenance Loan available for students starting their course in 2012/13 is:

• £4,375 if you're living at home
• £5,500 if you’re living away from home outside London
• £7,675 if you’re living away from home in London

If you are a new full-time student you can apply for a means-tested Maintenance Grant which you do not have to pay back.

For 2010/11 and 2011/12 you can apply for a Maintenance Grant if your household income is £50,020 or less. If you receive a Maintenance Grant your Maintenance Loan may be reduced. The amount that you receive is dependent on your family income and the number of other dependent children in the household.

Special Support Grants

If you get or qualify for Income Support or Housing Benefit you may get the Special Support Grant instead of the Maintenance Grant. The amount you can get through the Special Support Grant is the same as that available through the Maintenance Grant. You are likely to qualify for the Special Support grant if:

• You are a single parent
• Your partner is also a student
• You have certain disabilities

If you get a Special Support Grant, it won’t affect how much you can get through the Maintenance Loan and it will not be counted as income when working out if you are entitled to income-related benefits or tax credits.