BSc Hons Business Computing

at University of Stirling

In Semesters 1-3, students from our three computing-related degrees (Computing Science, Software Engineering and Business Computing) take the same core modules in Computing Science.
 

Core topics include: Computational Thinking; Programming Using Java; Social and Professional Issues; Usability and Accessibility of Interfaces; Database Principles and Applications; Data Structures, Objects and Algorithms. There are also three core business modules and you’ll take one additional subject each semester.
 

We understand that students have a variety of backgrounds, and, in Semester 1, we can adapt the course to suit your previous experience and qualifications.
 

In Semesters 4-8, the course is made up of both core modules and optional advanced modules, giving you a chance to explore your particular interests further.
 

Final-year Honours students work on an independent project, which typically involves designing and developing a computer application within a business context.
 

A range of optional modules is available, drawn from Computing Science, Business Studies, Marketing and Management Science.
 

Our students also enjoy access to an active Computer Club that organises a number of activities and projects for those interested in Computing Science and Software Engineering.
 

Year 1, Semester 1

Compulsory module

• Introduction to Computing Science (CSCU9P1)    20 credits

• prior to 2021/2 CSCU9A1 was taken instead
   

Compulsory module

• The Global Business Environment: An Introduction (MGTU7S1)    20 credits

• up to 2020/1 MGTU9S1 was taken instead
   

Option module

Select 20 credits from list
 

• Accounting and Finance for Managers (ACCU7M1)    20 credits

• Our Blue Planet (AQUU1OP)    20 credits

• Introduction to Cell Biology (BIOU1CE)    20 credits

• Ecology: An Introduction (BIOU1IE)    20 credits

• ACCU9M1 is recommended
   

Year 1, Semester 2

Compulsory module

• Programming and User Interface Design (CSCU9P2)    20 credits

• prior to 2021/2 CSCU9A2 was taken instead
   

Compulsory module

• The Management Challenge: An Introduction (MGTU7S2)    20 credits

• up to 2020/1 MGTU9S2 was taken instead
   

Option module

Select 20 credits from list
 

• Introduction to Management Accounting (ACCU9A2)    20 credits

• Our Thirsty Planet: Man and the Aquatic Environment (AQUU2TP)    20 credits

• Introduction to Physiology (BIOU2PH)    20 credits

• Making the Most of the World Wide Web (CSCU9F2)    20 credits

• ECNU105 or CSCU9F2 strongly recommended
   

Year 2, Semester 1

Compulsory module

• Fundamentals of Business and Management (MGTU9S3)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Data Structures, Objects and Algorithms (CSCU9A3)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Database Principles and Applications (CSCU9B3)    20 credits
   

Option module

• Professional Development for Computer Scientists (CSCU9CP)    0 credits

• CSCU9CP Professional Development for Computer Scientists is optional and may be taken either in year 2 or in year 3, and should be selected by students wishing to undertake the work experience placement. Prior to 2021/2 CSCU9PD was taken instead.
   

Year 2, Semester 2

Compulsory module

• Programming Language Paradigms (CSCU9Y4)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• The Organisation of Business (BUSU9OB)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Managing Information (CSCU9T4)    20 credits
   

Year 3, Semester 1

Compulsory module

• Software Engineering I (CSCU9E5)    20 credits

• prior to 2021/2 CSCU9P5 was taken instead
   

Compulsory module

• UX Design (CSCU9X5)    20 credits

• prior to 2021/2 CSCU9N5 was taken instead
   

Option module

Select 20 credits from Semester 5 Business options list
 

• International Business (BUSU9BI)    20 credits

• Business Analytics (MANU9DA)    20 credits
   

Option module

Select 0 to 1 module from Professional Development for Computer Scientists list
 

• Professional Development for Computer Scientists (CSCU9CP)    0 credits

• CSCU9CP Professional Development for Computer Scientists is optional and may be taken either in year 2 or in year 3, and should be selected by students wishing to undertake the work experience placement. Prior to 2021/2 CSCU9PD was taken instead.
   

Year 3, Semester 2

Compulsory module

Select 20 credits from BUS9UEN or BUSU9RB list
 

• Entrepreneurship (BUSU9EN)    20 credits

• Responsible Business (BUSU9RB)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Information Systems (CSCU9T6)    20 credits
   

Option module

Select 20 credits from CSCU9P6 or CSCU9N6 list
 

• Computer Games Development (CSCU9N6)    20 credits

• Software Engineering II (CSCU9P6)    20 credits
   

Option module

Select 0 to 10 credits from Computing Science Industrial Summer Placement list
 

• Computing Science Industrial Summer Placement (CSCU9SP)    10 credits
   

Year 4, Semester 1

Dissertation

• Computing Science Project (CSCU9Z7)    60 credits

• Continued in semester 8.
   

Compulsory module

• Computer Security & Networks (CSCU9Y7)    20 credits

• students in year 4 in 2019/0 may take CSCU9N5 instead
   

Option module

Select 20 credits from Business Computing Honours options list
 

• International Business (BUSU9BI)    20 credits

• Strategic Management (BUSU9SM)    20 credits

• Operating Systems Concurrency and Distribution (CSCU9V5)    20 credits

• Artificial Intelligence (CSCU9YE)    10 credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Option module

Select 20 credits from Business Computing Honours options list
 

• Computer Games Development (CSCU9N6)    20 credits

• Software Engineering II (CSCU9P6)    20 credits

• NoSQL Databases (CSCU9YQ)    10 credits

• Web Services (CSCU9YW)    10 credits

Year 1 entry – Four-year honours
 

SQA Highers

• AABB - by the end of S5

• AABBB - by the end of S6
   

GCE A-levels

• BBB
   

IB Diploma

• 30 points
   

BTEC (Level 3)

• DDM
   

Widening access students

• Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer of entry. To find out if this applies to you go to our widening access pages.

• Care-experienced applicants will be guaranteed an offer of a place if they meet the minimum entry requirements.
   

Year 2 entry – Three-year honours
 

SQA Advanced Highers

• ABB – one sitting
   

GCE A-levels

• ABB
   

IB Diploma

• 35 points
   

Essential subjects

• To include Computing and Business Studies/Management and relevant experience of Java or other programming languages.
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Direct Entry to 1st Year:
 

Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 65% and above from the following state boards:
 

• CBSE

• ISC/ICSE

• Metro state boards (Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal)
   

• Students from other state boards will require Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 75%.
   

  Advanced Entry to 2nd Year:
   

  Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 75% and above from the following state boards:
   

• CBSE

• ISC/ICSE

• Advanced entry is possible on a range of courses. Student applications will be considered on a case by case basis.Please note that advanced entry options for students who have scored 35 in the International Baccalaureate or GCE A-Levels ABB in one sitting will also be considered on a case by case basis.
  
  Students who score 70% in English in Year 12 from the following exam boards won't be required to submit IELTS, if studied within the last 5 years of our course start date:
   

• CBSE
• ISC/ICSE
• Metro state boards (Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal)
   

• Students from other state boards will either need 80% in English if studied within 5 years of the course start date, or a UKVI SELT, IELTS Academic or PTE Academic, depending on the state board, taken within 2 years of our course start date.
  
  English language requirements
  
  If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:
   

• IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with 5.5 in each skill

• Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) 169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each sub-skill

• Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) 180 overall with a minimum of 162 in each sub-skill

• Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill

• IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing

• IBT TOEFL Special Home Edition 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing

• Trinity ISE II Pass overall and Pass in each sub-skill, ISE III Pass overall and in all sub-skills, ISE IV Pass overall and in all sub-skills

• Aptis (4 skills) CEFR B2 overall and B2 in all sub-skills

• Duolingo 95 overall with a minimum of 90 in all sub-skills

• LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator -  Pass with minimum 33 in each sub-skill

• Metro state boards (Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal)

Overseas students (non-EU)
 

You will be charged the annual fee each year when you enrol. Your fees will be held at the same level throughout your course.If you need to take additional modules or resit modules, you will be liable for an additional fee.

If you’re domiciled in the UK, you can typically apply to your relevant funding body for help with living costs. This usually takes the form of student loans, grants or bursaries, and the amount awarded depends upon your personal circumstances and household income.

EU and overseas students won’t normally be able to claim living support through SAAS or other UK public funding bodies. You should contact the relevant authority in your country to find out if you’re eligible to receive support.

• Systems developer
• Information systems manager
• IT consultant
• Data scientist
• IT technical support
• Systems analyst
• UX analyst
• Web designer
• Web developer
• Application analyst
• Business analyst
• Data analyst
• Database administrator
• Systems developer