Programme Specification
MSc Internet Technologies with Business Management (2017 entry)
Academic Year: 2017/18
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our .
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
Awarding body/institution | 天堂视频 |
Teaching institution (if different) | |
Owning school/department | 天堂视频 in London |
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
Final award | MSc |
Programme title | Internet Technologies with Business Management |
Programme code | LLPT05/LLPT15 |
Length of programme | 1 year up to 4 years. Consult the programme director for advice. |
UCAS code | N/a |
Admissions criteria | |
Date at which the programme specification was published | Thu, 12 Oct 2017 20:20:27 BST |
1. Programme Aims
This course aims to:
- Develop students' knowledge and expertise in Internet systems and technologies through practical application analysing and evaluating problems and responding to challenges in real time
- Develop students' knowledge and understanding of the Internet service business management, including the ability to spot trends and gaps in the market and to develop ideas that respond to identified needs
- Develop students' critical thinking in order to evaluate the factors affecting the success of the innovation process
- Use action-based learning to provide individuals and teams with employment skills essential to the digital/tech industry
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
- UK Quality Code for Higher Education, The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, April 2012, especially Part A: Setting and maintaining academic standards:
- The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ), the QAA, August 2008
- Master's Degree Characteristics, the QAA, March 201O
- The Higher Education Credit Framework for England, the QAA, August 2008
- The Quality Code, Part B: Assuring and enhancing academic quality
- Chapter B1: Programme Design, Development and Approval
- Chapter B3: Learning and Teaching
- Chapter B4: Enabling student development and achievement
- Chapter B6: Assessment of students
- Master's Degree Subject Benchmark for Engineering, the QAA, 2015
- Master's Degree Subject Benchmark for Business and Management, the QAA, 2007
- · UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence: The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes, Engineering Council UK, 3rd Edition 2014.
- UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence: Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineer and Chartered Engineer Standard, Engineering Council UK, 2013.
- Proposals for National Arrangements for the Use of Academic Credit in Higher Education in England: Final Report of the Burgess Group, December 2006.
- The Northern Ireland Credit Accumulation and Transfer System (NICATS): Principles and Guidelines, 2002.
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate thorough knowledge and systematic understanding of:
K1 Internet technologies
K2 business management and enterprise
K3 combining technological knowledge with business management skills
K4 Internet generated business management opportunities
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
C1 understand how to use the Internet more effectively and also be able to examine the technical implications of various applications
C2 exploit their technical knowledge to critically analyse and develop advanced Internet applications ·
C3 demonstrate the ability to use their knowledge and experience to combine Internet technologies with business management skills jointly in an advantageous way
C4 utilise their knowledge to formulate a business management case for novel Internet based systems
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
P1 use their deep analytical skills to evaluate fixed and mobile Internet technologies
P2 demonstrate knowledge on how to analyse and use Internet technologies in the context of service creation
P3 evaluate and analyse Internet technologies in a business management context and thereby influence Internet technologies & service creation
P4 exploit their knowledge to develop Internet based business management opportunities
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
T1 communicate their work to a wide audience clearly
T2 identify business management opportunities in technology
T3 demonstrate technical competency with understanding of related busines management and entrepreneurial aspects
T4 generate own innovative ideas and concepts
4. Programme structure
LLP008 |
Collaborative project |
15 |
1-2 |
C |
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LLP101 |
Internet and Communication Networks |
15 |
1 |
C |
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LLP201 |
Innovation Management |
15 |
1 |
C |
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LLP108** |
Internet of Things and applications |
15 |
2 |
O |
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LLP121** |
Principles of data science |
15 |
1 |
O |
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LLP104** |
Mobile broadband and wireless networks |
15 |
1 |
O |
|
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LLP202* |
Entrepreneurship |
15 |
1 |
O |
|
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LLP105** |
Media design & production |
15 |
1 |
O |
|
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LLP107** |
Network security |
15 |
2 |
O |
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LLP109** |
Introduction to programing and Matlab |
15 |
2 |
O |
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LLP110** |
Cloud technologies and systems |
15 |
2 |
O |
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LLP111** |
Media cloud applications and services |
15 |
2 |
O |
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LLP204* |
Strategy and Planning |
15 |
2 |
O |
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LLP205* |
Intellectual property |
15 |
2 |
O |
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LLP206* |
Understanding Business Failure |
15 |
2 |
O |
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LLP501 |
Dissertation |
60 |
2 |
C |
*Students must choose and complete 1 of the Glendonbrook Institute for Enterprise Development optional modules.
** Students must choose and complete 4 of the Institute for Digital Technologies optional modules to complete the MSc Internet Technologies with Business Management. 1 of these optional modules must be completed in semester 1 and 4 optional modules in Semester 2.
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of regulation XXI.
All modules available in the Special Assessment Period (SAP) unless specified in the Module Specification.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
Not Applicable