Technology & E-commerce aims to completely transform the way companies deal with internal information and customer services. E-commerce technology will become smarter and faster, and will make use of other technologies - such as interactive company portals that can communicate with other portals in real-time thus drastically altering the sales process.

The main focus of this programme is to promote the development of a viable, self-contained technology and e-commerce programme with a dependable source of education for the advancement of e-commerce practitioners. This BSc degree will bring about further development in the e-commerce industry and will provide an integrated solution to students that wish to pursue a career in technology and e-commerce by producing research academics and developers who will be ready to contribute to the growth of this industry. This programme will advance the Institute's growing reputation for designing and delivering high quality education and research programs.

The emphasis of this degree falls on the practical knowledge and internship training given to students by providing them with an education that will equip them to pursue a career in the IT industry.

The programme is being delivered over three academic years across two semesters of 15 weeks each (full-time). The part- time provision will span over six academic years. The BSc programme consists of 18 x 20 credit taught modules. All modules are core and must be taken.

Single Honours

A Single Honours shall comprise units valued at:

• 120 credits at Level One or higher; and
• 120 credits at Level Two or higher; and
• 120 credits at Level Three or higher.

The teaching and learning strategy is based on a range of methods including an emphasis on a student centred approach. The traditional lecture will be used to present information, general principles, applications and methods. Lectures will be enhanced by support activities including tutorials, problem solving sessions, laboratories, group work and projects. For students entering the programme with advanced standing, a provision of bridging studies may be provided as necessary to support their progression. An industrial component will be introduced to the delivery of the programme content by the presentation of material by visiting industrialists and researchers. The Institute also supports a programme of guest lecturers that have a broad-based theme, and are open for all students and staff to attend.

As part of the learning contract students are required to take responsibility for their own academic development. The expectation is that students will undertake directed work and further study in their own time. Work undertaken throughout the programme will vary in accordance with the assignment load and the scheduling of assessments. However, the programme leader will endeavour to ensure that the workload is evenly distributed. By utilising this ethos throughout the programme, it is anticipated that students are developing a professional attitude, which will be necessary during their future career. The discipline will also support the need for students to understand the nature of continuing professional development.

The philosophy regarding assessment is to provide a mixed diet of tasks that test the breadth and depth of knowledge and skills, and ensure that the identified learning outcomes have been achieved. Therefore, assignments, laboratory reports and other coursework are designed to complement the end of module examination. Continuous assessment is seen as an important component of the student learning process since it provides feedback on the progress of students, to both themselves and the lecturer.

The style of presentation and complexity of coursework varies depending on the level of the module being taught and assessed and also on the nature of the subject area. Appropriate tasks are therefore be matched to the situation.

To pass a module, students must normally attain an overall mark in that module of at least 40%. The overall mark is obtained by aggregating coursework and examination marks together according to the weightings given in the module descriptions in the Programme Handbook. In addition to obtaining 40% overall, in all modules students must also obtain at least 30% in both coursework and examination components. This means that a student obtaining, say, 25% coursework and 55% examination mark would not pass the unit even though they have an overall mark of 40%.

The programme as validated does not have a work placement component. The mechanism by which interaction with industry takes place is through guest lectures and industrial workshops. BITE also has a panel of Industrial Advisors who regularly meet with staff. A key role of this panel has been the development of mutually beneficial links between the Institute, local businesses and professional bodies to reflect the changing needs of industry to ensure that these are reflected in the programme and influence the development of a research base.

In the final year of the programme there is a Final Year Project module. This is an excellent opportunity for students to use all the knowledge and skills that they have learnt and produce a quality piece of individual work which can be used to show case their abilities.

Some students at this stage even choose to undertake a project in a completely new field or area. This too is encouraged as it exhibits the ability to transfer skills, capabilities and knowledge in new areas.

Alternatively, students may also undertake a project for a specific company or organisation.

CIMTech (The Chartered Institute of Marketing's Technology Interest Group) has accredited all of BITE's professional and academic marketing with technology-related programmes. BITE's students can also receive Continuing Professional Development points, according to the number of study hours they complete.

This should help BITE's students to find employment once they leave us for the world of employment within the industry. BITE is also currently negotiating with other professional bodies to include exemptions and or professional certification for some of the modules and BITE is already an Oracle and Sun academic provider and a Cisco network academy.

• E-commerce
• Business management
• The Internet
• Project management
• Operating Systems
• Designing web portals
• Artificial Intelligence
• Databases
• Programming
• Security
• Software Engineering
• Communications

• A challenge,
• Working in groups,
• Field work,
• Using computers,
• IT communications,

A sound theoretical and practical knowledge in technologies and techniques related to the application of computer systems, information technology and E-commerce. The programme is designed to develop and enhance the practical, critical, analytical and intellectual abilities of the student that is focused on an approach of creative and independent thinking and the ability to communicate clearly and coherently at the appropriate level.

The programme will stimulate a rigorous and critical approach to data collection and analysis combined with the development of a broad knowledge and understanding of the utilisation of computer technology in E-commerce, software development and systems engineering. Students will work collectively to enhance team-building skills as well as working independently on major projects in which their individual knowledge and capabilities can be demonstrated.

The programme design provides a combination of computing modules developed mainly within the E-commerce and technology discipline. This will provide a breadth of knowledge and understanding that spans programming methodology, analysis and design, system integration, management of IT projects and resources to an appropriate depth based on specialist E-commerce applications and advanced learning.

The programme will allow students to explore how the orthodox approaches to computing and business are being affected by the development of Technology & E-commerce. Further it will provide an environment where students can develop approaches to solving business problems by making use of modern communications technology.

There is an increasing demand from employers for more specialist graduates, and in particular, our graduates typically will follow one of these career patterns:

• The hybrid manager; combining business knowledge with technical skills and additional emphasis on one of the following;
• IT strategy issues for business, or; Issues in management and technology policy
• The infrastructural manager; dealing with the technology associated with communications and data services within and between organisations.
• The analyst/designer; involved in the design, analysis and implementation of Information Systems projects.
• The software engineer; involved in the production of complex, rigorously specified and verified software.
• The qualified professional whose work requires an understanding of IT systems design or development

Students who successfully obtain this qualification can work in Software Development Companies, Multimedia Companies, IT and non-IT firms who require web technologist to maintain and manage their business websites, Freelance Consultants, Network Administrators, Support staff, Communications Development as well as progressing into Post Graduate education and further specialised research.

The School of Technology & E-commerce at BITE strives for excellence in supporting students in many ways. You will always be able to find a sympathetic person who will try to help you if at all possible.

Each student is allocated a personal tutor. This is a member of the academic staff who students can go to individually for general guidance and advice.

'Self-help' manuals and books on study skills and a wide range of other materials that are helpful in maximising your efficiency and effectiveness as a student are held in the library.

The Institute can also offer some support to those whose English is not their first language or who may have specific learning difficulties (dyslexia).

In addition to general feedback and advice given by module leaders, tutors, the Institute does provide some extra support in Higher Education Writing, Examination Techniques, Examination Anxiety/Stress, Mathematics, Personal Counselling.

The Institute Careers Service is based in the main building and provides presentations and skills workshops, one-to-one guidance, a library and information service (including vacancies and help with preparing for job-search).

Support for students with a variety of personal, domestic and financial problems can be obtained from counsellors and advisors in the Student Support Centre of Apex House Campus.

At BITE we provide a learning experience that matters.

Located in the heart of East London , we are well placed to work with the thriving businesses of Canary Wharf and London City , and Academics from recognised institutions around the world have reviewed our specialised degree and research programmes with interest and excitement.

BITE is well known for combining academic theory with a hands on practical approach to a high standard of delivery and academic achievement, with many of our programmes offering you the chance to gain work experience that is invaluable when it comes to getting the job you want on graduation. All of our programmes give you the opportunity to develop the IT, research and business skills that we know employers are looking for.