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This programme is specifically designed to provide:

• Technical knowledge, skills and background in the design and organization of computer systems.
• The ability to critically evaluate design paradigms, languages, algorithms, and techniques used to develop complex software systems.
• The ability to evaluate and respond to opportunities for developing and exploiting new technologies.

Course structure

Level 1 modules in this program that provide a foundation for any IT professional include System Analysis & Design, Fundamentals of Software Development, and Introduction to Programming in an appropriate language. More technical knowledge and skills are developed in Operating Systems & Computer Architecture and Introduction to Networking. Modules such as Introduction to Management, Computing & IT in the Workplace and Professional & Enterprise Development provide a foundation for multi-disciplinary education and understanding personal and organisational development. Important and relevant skills for independent learning are introduced throughout the program.

Specific technical skills related to Computer Science are developed at this level. Engineering Software & Applications offers an introduction to the concepts associated with data acquisition and system simulation. Data Structures and Concurrent Programming take your application development skills to the next level, while System & Network Administration and Computer Systems Low Level Techniques build on Operating Systems & Computer Architecture. Option modules allow you to choose to go further into artificial intelligence, networking, and/or multimedia. The emphasis on independent learning continues at this level, and is a particular focus and requirement in Research Methods.

The focus of Level 3 is further development of relevant technical skills and the ability to apply these skills to strong critical thinking and analysis. The core modules Algorithmic, Real-Time Systems, and HCI & Usability enhance your system development skills, while Emergent Technology broadens your perspective to include the frontiers of technology. Option modules allow you to enhance skills developed in the previous study of programming, systems & network administration, multimedia, and management. General personal and professional development is enhanced in Project Management, while Innovation Management & New Product Development continues the theme of generating new ideas and creating new products.

Career Options

Computer Engineer

Systems Engineer

Software Developer

Programmer

Chief Technology Office (CTO)

IT Technical Manager

Technical Architect

Technical Support Manager

IT Service Desk Manager

Application Engineer

Mainframe Developer

Software Architect

Software Quality Assurance

Data Warehouse Manager

Applications Development Manager

Application Architect

The 3-years APU Bachelors Degree Programmes are offered through a unique collaborative partnership between APU and Staffordshire University, United Kingdom, through which Staffordshire accredits 3-years undergraduate programmes that are designed and delivered by APU.