G490 - BSc (Hons) Electronic Commerce Computing
2010-11

Electronic Commerce (e-Commerce) is a growing industry. As a result of this growth, there is a shortage of graduates who have both the necessary computer skills and knowledge of how business and commerce operate. This programme addresses the gap in the market. It provides you with the necessary knowledge and abilities to build e-Commerce applications, and also gives you an appropriate grounding in business studies.

For the full documentation see the programme specification.

Accredited by the BCS as fully meeting the education requirement for CITP registration and partially meeting the educational requirement for CEng.

First Year Modules

• COMP101 - Introduction to Programming in Java
• COMP102 - Introduction to Databases
• COMP103 - Computer Systems
• COMP104 - Operating System Concepts
• COMP106 - Human-Centric Computing
• COMP108 - Algorithmic Foundations
• COMP109 - Foundations of Computer Science
• COMP110 - Professional Skills
• COMP118 - Logic in Computer Science

Second Year Modules

• COMP201 - Software Engineering I
• COMP207 - Database Development
• COMP211 - Internet Principles
• COMP212 - Distributed Systems
• COMP213 - Advanced Object-Oriented Programming
• COMP215 - eCommerce Group Project
• COMP220 - Software Development Tools

Plus two modules from the following list (or COMP104) provided pre-requisites are satisified.

• COMP104 - Operating System Concepts(only in 2011-12)
• COMP280 - Work Based Learning for Science
• COMP281 - Principles of C and Memory Management
• COMP282 - Advanced Object Oriented C Languages
• COMP283 - Applied Database Management
• COMP284 - Scripting Languages

Third Year Modules
Seven modules of Computer Science to include:

• COMP315 - Technologies for E-Commerce
• COMP318 - Advanced Web Technologies
• COMP319 - Software Engineering II
• COMP394 - Honours Year eCommerce Computing Project

Plus two optional modules in the first semester from:

• COMP321 - Ontology Languages and Their Applications
• COMP323 - Introduction to Computational Game Theory
Networks
• COMP325 - Algorithmic and Game Theoretic Foundations for Internet Economics
• COMP327 - Mobile Computing

and one module from the following in the second semester:

• COMP310 - Multi-Agent Systems
• COMP324 - Complex Information and Social

Entrance Requirements (summarised here)
The typical offer for entrance to this degree programme is three subjects at GCE A level with grades AAB or better. We give a one grade bonus (ABB) when one or more mathematical subjects (Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Computing/Computer Science, and Physics) are included in these three subjects. All students are also expected to have GCSE English Language at grade C or better and GCSE Mathematics at grade C or better. General Studies is taken into consideration. Key Skills qualifications and other evidence of aptitude are taken into account but are not usually included in the offer.

Applications are also welcomed from applicants with the following qualifications:

• Scottish Advanced Highers
• Irish Leaving Certificate
• BTEC National Diploma/Certificate
• 14-19 Advanced Diplomas
• Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma
• Access

We accept a wide range of international qualifications and offers are made on an individual basis. We also welcome applications from mature applicants.

Changing Programmes
At registration you can change your programme to another one for which you satisfy the entry requirements. In addition, it will usually be possible to change to a different programme even as late as the end of the second year.

Disclaimer
Our degree programmes are subject to regular revision. Consequently, the collection of modules which are required or optional for a degree programme as well as the contents of modules are subject to change.