Foundation Degree in IT Management for Business

Length of Course: 2 years

Days & Times: Day TBC, 1.00pm until 9.00pm

Fees: Free for 2012 entrants

Course Description: This course is mix of Management and Technology Modules with a focus on management’s use of modern technology in modern businesses. It is a programme that brings together the IT and business management skills that are required by small and large businesses alike.  The course focuses on skilling up future decision makers to understand how IT can better be used to drive their business forward whilst giving them practical insight into how technologies work without being a technology specialist. 

The Foundation Degree has been designed by business, for business.  Delivery is shared between Bridgend College, Cardiff Metropolitan University and The Open University.  There is an identical programme running in Ystrad Mynach College and there will be opportunities for shared learning with their students. 

This programme addresses the core priority to support the Telecoms and ICT related industries in South East Wales as identified by the Welsh Government and as such is offered with no fee for those enrolling in 2012 – all that we ask of employers is that they release staff for an afternoon a week. The member of staff will then match this commitment by giving up the evening of that same day for their studies. 

 

Modules include:

  • Career Development and Employability;
  • Management Theory and Practice;
  • Finance for Managers;
  • Technology Fundamentals;
  • Web Technologies for Managers;
  • Legal and Ethical Issues in Computing;
  • HRM in Context ;
  • Developing a Business;
  • Management Resource Tools;
  • Research Skills;
  • Business Intelligence Systems;
  • Statistical Tools and Techniques for Technology Managers;
  • Change, Strategy and Projects at Work

 

Entry Requirements: All students must be in employment as the skills and knowledge they are developing need to making a positive impact on the businesses they work for. 

 

Progression & Career Opportunities: Greater opportunities exist for those successfully completing this qualification. Students also have the opportunity to progress to the BSc.