University of Greenwich

B.Sc. Computing (Hons)

Bachelor of Science Computing (Honours)

Final Year Program

(#A6691 2001 Info Sheet, Ed#250635)

Course Objectives: This level 3 program allows well qualified candidates to enter the final year program of The University of Greenwich Bachelor of Science Computing (Honours). The award, examination and syllabus are identical to on-campus program.


Annual Cycle and Agenda: This is a Distance Learning program with supporting tutorial seminars conducted by visiting lecturers from the University and local tutors. A significant amount of self study and group work is required.


Course Work (8 Units):

Spring:

- Information Systems engineering (for new enrolee)

- Database Design

- Distributed Information Systems

Summer:

- Information Systems engineering (for new enrolee)

- Application Programming for Internet

Autumn:

- Human and Computer Aspects

- Business, Systems and Strategy

(A minimum of 35 hours of tutorial session will be scheduled for each unit.)

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Independent Project (2 units): You should select an Honours degree level research / work project with the guidance of a project supervisor. A report of no less than 8,000 words should be submitted.

Next Commencement: Feb, July, Oct Annually

(tutorial seminars will normally be scheduled on either weekday evenings or weekends)

Applicants should apply prior to the specified deadline to allow for study package ordering and admission processing. Late application will cause delay or surcharge in study package processing.


Fee Schedule:

Initial application fee

(HK$200 non-refundable) plus HK$1,000 reservation fee (the fee is refundable only if not accepted)

Tuition Fee

(HK$54,000 by 3 instalments, plus project supervision fee of HK$1,800).

The first instalment is payable upon provisional acceptance of your application and the 2nd and third instalment are payable 30 days prior to commencement of 2nd and 3rd semesters (plus examination admin fee of HK$180 per subject session payable prior to each examination entry)

(The information contained is for reference and may be subject to change. Official copy will be distributed to each registered candidate at registration / payment)

Fee Summary

Tuition

$18,000 x 3

Project Supervision

$1,800

Examination

$180 x 6

The program is operated on a tri-semester basis: spring, summer, and autumn. The sequence listed above is subject to change. Intensive seminars on consecutive Weekdays evenings and Saturdays/Sundays will be scheduled for visiting lectures with at least 4 weeks’ advance notice. Each term lasts for 3 months approx plus one month examination / break.

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Other Information

Library Access: A learning support centre with reference books and computing facilities is available from ABRS at a fee.

Core text books: To be separately purchased by students.

Examinations, Award & Advancement

University examinations are held during January, May and September each year. Each subject is assessed through a 3 hours examination plus continuous assessment. The degree B.Sc (Hons) Computing will be awarded for those who pass all required subjects and other general requirement.


Admission Requirement:

a) A Higher Diploma / HND from a Polytechnic, University or equivalent in computing related discipline

b) A professional qualification in computing whose standing is at HND level (eg. BCS Part 1)

c) A 3 year Diploma or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institute in Computing

d) Other education considered equivalent to the above. Additional pre-requisite subjects may be required if necessary.

Acceptable English Proficiency at GCE O level or equivalent via prior education is required.

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Further Information

Enquiries please contact

Mr. Bernard Chan, Program Director (tel 2833 9604), or

Ms. Eva Lau, Program Officer (tel 2833 9610)

Address: 4/F ChinaChem Johnston Plaza, 178 Johnston Road, Hong Kong or

Email: abrs@hkstar.com, or

Tel: 2598-4811 or

Fax: 2598-4092


It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which the course may lead to.

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last modified at 07 ¤Q¤@¤ë, 2002