www.cityu.edu.hk/ce/csisbitThe programmes are exempted under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education

(Regulation) Ordinance (reference numbers 450286,450287,450973). It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this programme may lead.

Programme Code: 123-29010

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Bachelor’s Degree(Top-Up) Programme

BSc (Hons) in

Part-time Year 2012

QF Level: Level 5QR Registration Number: 10/000642/5 (CS), 10/000643/5 (BIT), 10/000644/5 (IS).Validity Period: From 1 June 2010 to 31 May 2014

Computing ScienceInformation SystemsBusiness Information Technology

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Staffordshire UniversityStaffordshire University is one of the largest universities in the UK, and has a long tradition and experience in higher education. The two main campuses are at Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. In January 2010, the student population was approximately 21,600, including more than 4,500 students studying off campus and more than 9,000 students studying overseas. Staffordshire University's vision is for an even brighter future.

The Faculty of Computing, Engineering and technology runs one of the largest and well-established computing degree awarding students graduating over 40 years ago. Currently the Faculty has students from over 50 countries, and around 130 academic staff and 90 support staff.

Excellent collaborations exist with industry and the Faculty is active in research, consultancy and external training course as well as main stream higher education.

For the latest news and further information about Staffordshire University, please visit www.staffs.ac.uk

The ProgrammesStaffordshire University, through the School of Continuing and Professional Education (SCOPE), City University of Hong Kong is offering three, two-year, part-time programmes leading to Bachelor of Science Honours Degrees. These programmes are designed to enable sub-degree graduates in IT related disciplines to build on their studies to date, and by undertaking a specially designed programme, to qualify for the award of the BSc (Hons) Computing Science (BScCS), BSc (Hons) Information Systems (BScIS) or BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology (BScBIT). SCOPE has over 15 years' collaboration with Staffordshire University, and has produced more than 1,600 IT professionals through the delivery of these three programmes.

Programme Features● Offeredsince1995witharound1,600graduates● Threedifferentawardsareoffered tocater fordifferent

student needs● Speciallydesignedforpart-timeworkingadults● Emphasisonbothacademicknowledgeandwork-related

skills ● Provides students with the opportunities to apply a

theoretical framework to their final year projects inselected areas

HKCAAVQ AccreditationThese programmes have been accredited by Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) as locally accredited top-updegree programmes to reach HKQF Level 5, which is equivalent to the standing of bachelor’s degrees offered by local universities in Hong Kong.

Benefits EmploymentThe degree qualification is formally recognized by theGovernment for employment purposes within the Civil ServiceincludingtheattainmentofQualificationsRegisteratQF Level 5 for graduate posts.

Considered to be formally quality assured by the Education BureauThe programmes are listed in iPass.edu.hk of the Education Bureau of Government, the list of programmes that are officially recognized by the Government and the studentnumbers are reported in the account for higher education capacity of the territory.

Computing ScienceProgramme AimsThe ever-increasing use of technology in everyday life means that more and more emphasis is being placed on recruiting individuals with a specialist computing background. The Computing Science award aims to provide students with a solid grounding in computing fundamentals and to offer students the opportunity to develop their own interests in thefieldofcomputing.

ABScinComputingScienceproducesgraduatesqualifiedto pursue careers with computer users, software houses and computing & IT professionals or consultants. It gives students a broad view of computer systems, and the most recent hardware and software programmes.

Programme StructureThe programme is delivered in part-time mode with two entry points.

For Entry point 1, students are required to complete 240 credits over 27 months spanning 4 semesters and 2 summer terms. The programme comprises 13 modules, including 8 LevelVmodulesand5LevelVImodules,andafinalyearproject(equivalentto3LevelVImodules);

For Entry point 2, students are required to complete 180 credits over 24 months spanning 4 semesters and 1 summer term. The programme comprises 9 modules, including 4 LevelVmodulesand5LevelVImodules,andafinalyearproject(equivalentto3LevelVImodules).

Level V ModulesFor Entry Point 1● ElectronicCommerce(15credits)● OpenSourceWebprogramming(15credits)● Professional & Enterprise Development (15 credits)● Object-OrientedMethods (15 credits)

For Entry Point 1 & 2● DatabaseSystems(15credits)● DataManagement(15credits)● HardwareandSoftwareSystemsandNetworks(15credits)● PrinciplesandPracticesofSoftwareProduction(15credits)

Level VI Modules● AdvancedDatabaseSystems(15credits)● AdvancedHCIandUsability(15credits)● DistributedComputerSystems(15credits)● KnowledgeManagementinOrganizations(15credits)● ProjectManagement(15credits)● CSRouteProject(45credits)

The programme allows students a greater choice and more flexibilitywithin the area of computing as it gives themabroad view of computer systems, hardware and software, and information systems.

Note: The above programme structure is currently under reviewing and subject to change.

Information SystemsProgramme AimsInformation and the management of IT play an increasingly important role in society today. The Information Systems award recognizes the need for people and technology towork in harmony so it introduces students to information processing and business and management processes. Throughout the award, there is an emphasis on how information is developed, controlled, delivered and used in commercial and business environments.

On completing the Information Systems award, graduates will have the skills to work in systems analysis and business consultancy, and also have a good foundation for information technology management.

Programme StructureThe programme is delivered in part-time mode with two entry points.

For Entry point 1, students are required to complete 240 credits over 27 months spanning 4 semesters and 2 summer terms. The programme comprises 13 modules, including 8 LevelVmodulesand5LevelVImodules,andafinalyearproject(equivalentto3LevelVImodules);

For Entry point 2, students are required to complete 180 credits over 24 months spanning 4 semesters and 1 summer term. The programme comprises 9 modules, including 4 LevelVmodulesand5LevelVImodules,andafinalyearproject(equivalentto3LevelVImodules).

Level V ModulesFor Entry Point 1● ElectronicCommerce(15credits)● OpenSourceWebprogramming(15credits)● Professional & Enterprise Development (15 credits) ● Object-OrientedMethods(15credits)

For Entry Point 1 & 2● DatabaseSystems(15credits)● DataManagement(15credits)● ServiceManagementandITIL(15credits)● InformationSystemsOrganizationsandManagement

(15 credits)

Level VI Modules● AdvancedDatabaseSystems(15credits)● AdvancedHCIandUsability(15credits)● ProjectManagement(15credits)● StrategicInformationManagement(15credits)● KnowledgeManagementinOrganizations(15credits)● ISRouteProject(45credits)

The programme provides students with a sound knowledge of systems analysis and design methods, databases management systems and commercial applications.

Note: The above programme structure is currently under reviewing and subject to change.

Programme AimsThe Business Information Technology award integrates business and commerce with information technology and transferable skills. There is a focus on using IT to solve business problems. Students will understand the role of IT in Business, know the functions that take place and be up-to-date in the latest internet and IT applications. This award is suitable for students who would like to work with computers but also have an interest in their business context. Itrecognizestheneedforpeopleandtechnologyto work in harmony.

On completing the Business Information Technology award, graduates will have the ability to combine aspects of management and business with aspects of information technology.

Programme StructureThe programme is delivered in part-time mode with two entry points.

For Entry point 1, students are required to complete 240 credits over 27 months spanning 4 semesters and 2 summer terms. The programme comprises 13 modules, including 8 LevelVmodulesand5LevelVImodules,andafinalyearproject(equivalentto3LevelVImodules);

For Entry point 2, students are required to complete 180 credits over 24 months spanning 4 semesters and 1 summer term. The programme comprises 9 modules, including 4 LevelVmodulesand5LevelVImodules,andafinalyearproject(equivalentto3LevelVImodules).

Level V ModulesFor Entry Point 1● ElectronicCommerce(15credits)● OpenSourceWebprogramming(15credits)● Professional & Enterprise Development (15 credits) ● Object-OrientedMethods(15credits)

For Entry Point 1 & 2● DatabaseSystems(15credits)● DataManagement(15credits)● ServiceManagementandITIL(15credits)● InformationSystemOrganizationsandManagement(15

credits)

Level VI Modules● AdvancedHCIandUsability(15credits)● ProjectManagement(15credits)● StrategicInformationManagement(15credits)● StrategicEntrepreneurshipandInnovation(15credits)● AppliedCommunicationsTechnology(15credits)● AppliedITProject(45credits)

The programme gives students a sound knowledge of how the commercial world works, and a thorough background in the IT systems that are found in all departments of a modern business.

Business Information Technology

Note: The above programme structure is currently under reviewing and subject to change.

ClassesFor students taking 180 credits, there are approximately 6 class hours per week (normally including 1 weekday evening or 1 weekend afternoon/evening). Students taking 240 credits will start the programme one semester earlier and are required totakeonemoreclassperweekinthefirsttwosemestersofYear 1. Classes will be held at SCOPE Learning Centres in Kowloon Tong or at other SCOPE Learning Centres in TST.

Assessment and Award In general, each taught module consists of 36 contact hours and 114 hours of independent study. The taught modules include lectures, tutorials and lab sessions. Assessment for taught modules is by coursework and examination. During thefinalyearofstudies,studentsarerequiredtoundertakeamajorproject.

Programme Administration The programme is administered by SCOPE, City University of Hong Kong. Teaching on the programme is conducted by local practitioners and lecturers approved by Staffordshire University. Staffordshire University closely monitors the progress and quality of the programme. University staff, the Programme Advisor and the External Examiner appointed by Staffordshire University visit the programme every year.

Admission RequirementsEntry Point 1 (240 credits)GraduatesofDiploma/HigherCertificatesinComputingorITrelated disciplines with 3 years relevant working experience orthosewithequivalentqualifications.

Entry Point 2 (180 credits)Graduates of Associate Degree/ Higher Diploma in Computing or IT related disciplines or those with equivalent qualifications;orOther students with equivalent qualifications will also beconsidered. All students are expected to meet the required prerequisites in order to be considered for a different award. Students who do not meet the prerequisites may be required to study additional module(s) and an additional fee will be charged accordingly.Current year graduates who have met the above requirements may also apply for admission.

Deadline for Application 21 April 2012 (Entry Point 1) 30 June 2012 (Entry Point 2)

CommencementJune 2012 (Entry Point 1) September 2012 (Entry Point 2)

Application Completed application form with copies of required supporting documents should be sent to SCOPE on or before the deadline (refer to page 1 of the application guide for details).Applicants will be selected on the basis of academic merits and relevant work experience. All applicants will be informed of the application results by mail. Please contact SCOPE if you do not receive the results by late May 2012 (Entry Point 1) and late August 2012 (Entry Point 2).

FeesApplication fee HK$140 (to be paid at the time of application)

Programme fee HK$124,600 for Entry Point 1 (240 credits) /HK$93,900 for Entry Point 2 (180 credits)

Semesters Entry Point 1 (240 credits)

Entry Point 2 (180 credits)

Summer Semester 2011

HK$15,800 (to be paid within two weeks of notice of admission)

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Year 1 Semester A

HK$23,250 (to be paid in August 2012)

HK$15,800 (to be paid within two weeks of notice of admission)

Year 1 Semester B

HK$23,250 (to be paid in December 2012)

HK$15,800 (to be paid in December 2012)

Summer Semester 2012

HK$15,800 (to be paid in May 2013)

HK$15,800 (to be paid in May 2013)

Year 2 Semester A

HK$23,250 (to be paid in August 2013)

HK$23,250 (to be paid in August 2013)

Year 2 Semester B

HK$23,250 (to be paid in January 2014)

HK$23,250 (to be paid in January 2014)

Graduation fee HK$400 (to be paid with the first instalment of programme fee for the first year)

In the case of re-assessment and/or extension of study period, additional fees will be charged. All fees paid are non-refundable and nontransferable.

On-line Enquiries of Application StatusEnquiries about your application status can be made by visiting our website : www.cityu.edu.hk/ce/enrol/que seven working days after submission of application form.Acknowledgment of your application will be sent to you via email.

Fincancial AssistanceContinuing Education FundSome modules of the programme have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Government’s Continuing Education Fund (CEF). Eligible applicants will be reimbursed80%ofthemodulefees,subjecttoamaximumsum of HK$10,000, on successful completion of a module. For more information, please visit the government’s website: www.sfass.gov.hk/cef/ or call the government’s 24-hour hotline at 3142 2277.

Education LoanSuccessful applicants are eligible to apply for the Non-means Tested Loan Scheme (NLS) administered by theStudentFinancialAssistanceAgency(SFAA)oftheHKSARgovernment. Themaximum financial assistance under theNLS is equivalent to the total tuition fees payable of theprogramme. For more details and enquiries, please visit SFAA’s website: www.sfaa.gov.hk or call 2150 6223.

EnquiriesSchool of Continuing and Professional EducationLocation : LG/F., Academic Exchange Building,

City University of Hong KongTel : 3442 5807 / 3442 7423 Fax : 3442 0399 Email : team2@scope.eduWebsite : www.scope.edu

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