Digital and Software Technology

In this module, you will have an opportunity to learn about agile software development methods that are widely used in the software development industry. Scrum is an orchestration framework used by small, self-organising teams in business information system development. The Spotify model has emerged from music streaming and applied in large scale projects. Ceremonies are used to enable collaboration within software teams. We will use artefacts, which are tangible products created as part of the development process, such as backlogs, burndown charts, Kanban boards as well as software source code. We will also explore software deployment and operational issues at an introductory level. 

This module covers computer-based systems at both a theoretical and practical level. It covers how the transfer of data between computers is controlled by hardware and software that define how data is formatted and structured, but also how the transfer of information is managed and stored. This module will introduce the concept of layered architectures as a mechanism for defining the relationship and interaction between various sub-systems that are used within today’s computer-based systems. At a practical level, the module includes troubleshooting processes, professional skills, and health and safety issues.

This module sheds light on the use of business intelligence (BI) systems in organisational scenarios. This module will provide you with a broad set of skills applicable to the origins and evolution of BI systems, as well as distinctions between characters, data, information, and knowledge. You will also learn about BI Systems, Data and Information, Problems with Data, Data Warehousing, OLAP and Data Mining.

This module covers the operation of computer networks at both a theoretical and practical level. It covers how the transfer of data between computers is controlled by communication protocols which not only define how data is formatted and structured but also how the transfer of information is managed to ensure it arrives successively at the intended destination. The module will introduce the concept of layered protocol architectures as a mechanism for defining the relationship and interaction between various protocols that are used within today’s networks. At a practical level, the module covers the configuration of switches and routers to create an operational network and how to use software analysers to observe the correct operation of protocols, the traffic performance of a network and to assist with fault finding.

The ability to approach problems is key in practical programming and is a bedrock of computer science. This practical module will instill in you the need to make this logical approach and at the same time introduce you to an integrated programming environment using the Python language.

Dynamic website development is an exciting fundamental aspect of any technology degree. This module will take you step-by-step through this process with a bespoke, guided, practically-oriented teaching regime.

The ability to analyse data correctly, efficiently and with a significant degree of confidence so that its results can be effectively communicated is a key business strategy. This module aims to provide a basis for such a target using up-to-date industry tools and practical training underpinned by a sound theoretical foundation.

DevOps is transforming the way that industry practitioners work, including the delivery of software solutions at a faster rate though maintaining its quality. Alongside Agile software development, this area is fast growing and its inclusion in this syllabus is very timely for all would-be IT practitioners.

This module sheds light on the role of business leadership and management in digital business scenarios. The module will provide students with a broad set of skills applicable to leadership in contemporary digital business, including skills development in management styles, digital business scenarios, digital business strategy, digital innovation, digital analytics and customer insights.

This module sheds light on the role of business leadership and management in digital business scenarios. It will provide students with a broad set of skills applicable to leadership in contemporary digital business, including skills development in management styles in digital business scenarios, digital business strategy, digital innovation, and digital analytics and customer insights.

This module is carefully designed to equip students with a foundation in cyber security tools and technological understanding. This specialist growth area is key to ensuring security, privacy and reliability in our computer systems as a whole. Practically based, this module uses a bespoke project to help you understand the range of tools and principles available to industry practitioners.

You will have an opportunity to work as part of a team to develop a working software system to meet a client’s need. You will apply the agile software development methods and software technologies you have learned about to solve a problem in a software intensive computer-based system. You will apply techniques across the development life cycle, including requirements, design, implementation, testing and deployment.