IT Project

BIT701

This project-based course will enable you to apply advanced information technology principles and techniques to produce a solution to an industry based project within your specialist field.

The focus is on providing practical experience involving project management, the application of independent in-depth skills and knowledge-based learning, and reflective practice.

This is a 40 credit course that runs across two trimesters. Please factor this in when planning your study load.

For more information watch the course introduction video below.

 

What you will learn

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to

  • Plan and develop an original proposal for an information technology project
  • Critically analyse, scope and refine project specifications
  • Produce an information technology-based solution to an industry based project
  • Manage project timelines, goals and milestone
  • Develop a substantial report recording experiences, findings and outcomes
  • Demonstrate independent learning and comprehensive reflective practice and apply professional work ethics.

Assessment

This course is 100% internally assessed.

Textbooks

No textbooks are needed for this course.

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable broadband internet and a data plan

Find out more about online learning

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.

How to apply

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You can study this course as part of any of the programmes listed below.

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From there you click 'Apply now' and start your study journey.