It consists of a two-hour written paper on the following compulsory core modules:

•  Professional issues in Information Systems Practice

PLUS a two-hour written paper on each of three modules chosen from the following list:

AND the Professional Project in IT (BCS Level 5 Diploma in IT level) if you want to finish your studies at this point.

Diploma candidates who do not pass the Professional Project in IT (BCS Level 5 Diploma in IT level) will be issued with a certificate stating that they have passed the Diploma in IT Examination.

OR go on to the Professional Graduate Diploma .

It consists of a three-hour written paper on each of four modules chosen from the list below plus the Professional Graduate Diploma in IT (BCS Level 6 Professional Graduate Diploma in IT level) project.

Alternatively, you can take the Professional Graduate Diploma in IT by submission of a dissertation.

Those who successfully pass the requisite papers but do not pass the IT Project will be issued with a certificate stating that they have passed the ‘Professional Graduate Diploma Examination.'

Learning Aim:

Duration: Three (3) years

Entry Requirements:

In order to satisfy the entrance requirements for the BSc Informations Systems and Management you must:

• normally* be at least 17 years old and either have passes in:

- two subjects at GCE 'A' level, plus at least three further subjects at GCSE/GCE 'O' level at Grade C or above or
- three subjects at GCE 'A' level (with one 'A' level at not less than Grade D) or
- three subjects at GCE 'A' level and one further subject at GCSE/GCE 'O' level at Grade C or above or
- two subjects at GCE 'A' level, plus two further subjects at GCE 'AS' level and

• demonstrate competence in Mathematics at least equivalent to GCSE/GCE 'O' level at Grade C or above and
• provide proof of competence in English which is acceptable to the University. A test of proficiency may be required.

*Applications will be considered from applicants who do not meet the normal minimum age requirement for admission. Each application will be considered on an individual basis, and the decision taken at the discretion of the University of London .

Awarding Body: University of London External

Programme Structure:

Year: 1

1) Principles of sociology
2) Introduction to information systems
3) Introduction to business and management
4) Introduction to programming (half unit), Statistics 1 (half unit)

Year: 2

Year: 3

Assessment :

All assessments are set and marked by the University of London . Examinations are conducted in centres in the UK and around the world. Exams are held once a year commencing in May or June. Each full unit is assessed by a three-hour unseen written paper and each half unit is assessed by a two-hour unseen written paper.

Course Fees: £3,150 per year

Career Progression:

Upon successful completion student could choose variety of careers including systems management analyst or management consultancy specialising in IT and IS.