Professionalism in the IT Industry
Module summary
Module code: COMP1635
Level: 5
Credits: 15
School: Engineering and Science
Department: Computing and Mathematical Sci.
Module Coordinator(s): Aditi Rawal
Specification
Aims
The aims of this course are: To enable the student to consider personal employability and career issues; To develop skills in business communication; To develop critical awareness and the need for critical thinking; To explore the role of the IT professional within the development environment.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course a student will be able to:
1 Apply employability skills to vocational situations;
2 Demonstrate appropriate business communication skills;
3 Apply critical thinking skills to a workplace situation;
4 Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the IT professional
Indicative content
Recognising employability skills, understanding IT careers, preparing for job hunting, developing a career plan. Developing entrepreneurship, business plan acumen, Reflective writing and critical thinking, Understanding business communications, communicating effectively in writing. The role of the IT professional, professional bodies, ethical & legal considerations.
Teaching and learning activity
Two hours of lecture (67%)
One hour of tutorial per week. (33%)
Assessment
Coursework (Group Report) - 100% weighting, 40% pass mark.
Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 & 4.
Outline Details - A professional business communication in the form of a report relating to an appropriate area of IT. Legal, social, ethical and
professional issues and considerations involved in developing the report. 3500 Words.