School of Computing, Information Technology and Engineering Gaurav Malik Admissions Tutor, Computing ver.2.04

Computing, IT and Engineering Award winning students: Female engineer of the year, NESTA Challenge National Lighting Awards Cisco Networking Academy Innovative research in computing, information security, and digital forensics, civil and electrical engineering

Technology

On the move 90 Mins 80 Mins 5000 Mins

New Opportunities

Games

Net TV

Computing Developing Applications (Web, Client) Creating Databases Networking Communications Software Engineering

Types of Degrees available in Computing Information Systems –Information Systems –Business Information Systems –Business Information Technology Computing –Computing –Information Security –Software Engineering –Computer Networks

Our Undergraduate programme portfolio Extended Computing International Foundation Programme in Computing FdSc Professional Computing FdSc Business Information Technology BSc(Hons) Business Information Systems BSc(Hons) Computing BSc(Hons) Computer Networks BSc(Hons) Information Security Systems BSc(Hons) Software Engineering

Our postgraduate programme portfolio MSc Business Information Systems MSc Business Information Technology /PGCert Information Security by Distance Learning (Fully Online) MSc Data Mining and Knowledge Management MSc Information Security and Computer Forensics (ISCF) Block Mode MSc Information Technology MSc Internet Systems Engineering MSc Technology Management Professional Doctorate

Example of modules A variety of modules covering both Computing and Management. Modules include (amongst others) –Networking –Programming –Ethical Issues –Database Development –Network Security –Employability Skills –Introduction to Computer Graphics –Visual Programming –Network Systems and Technologies Project Topics –RFID, Network Algorithms, Expert Systems, GIS.

An example of a topic progressing over years Year 1 –Introduction to Computer Networking –Introduction to Software Development Year 2 –Network Systems and Technologies –Software Development Year 3 –Advance Topics in Networks –Programming Paradigms

Programme Structure Under Graduate –3 Years –2 Semesters –3 Modules a Semester –6hrs Contact Time

Programme Structure Post Graduate 1 Year 2 Semesters 2 Modules a Semester Dissertation 4hrs Contact Time Block Mode 1 Week session 09:00 – 17:00

Choosing the right degree Think backwards –Think about the skills you have –Think about the kind of job you want Accreditation –QAA – Quality & Assurance Agency –British Computer Society –Institute for the Management of Information Systems –Institute of Electrical Engineering (IET)

Vendor Accreditations

Choosing where to study Geography Lab facilities Quality of the programme Vendor qualifications Placement Opportunity General facilities

What Does A Career In Technology Involve? Teamwork Problem Solving Learning & Applying Programming Languages Working with Clients/Users Project Deadlines Using Maths Developing & Designing New / Existing Technology

Jobs in Technology…. Technical Support Games Tester Games/Web Designer Information Systems Manager Programmer Software Engineers Database Admin

Jobs in Technology…. Technical Support Games Tester (£16-39k Games/Web Designer Information Systems Manager (£20-75k) Programmer (£16.5 – 45k) Software Engineers Database Admin (£16-45k+ Benefits) (18-45k or above) (£16-45k+ Benefits)

Typical Graduate Entry Jobs –Network & Technical Support –Software Developer –Web Developer –Software Analyst –Software Tester –Games Programming –Games Tester –

Typical ad for Graduate jobs

Beware of “training” courses

Future is Bright

Our Students

Research in CITE Knowledge production Knowledge transfer and regeneration of our local region Informing consultancy and contract research Informing teaching Increasing numbers of postgraduate research students

Publications, Media and Exhibitions

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Funded Projects EU ERDF M-Com EU ERDF Eureka TSB KTP Powerchex EPSRC and BT DEFTRUST EU FP7 Pandora

Conferences International Conference on Global e-Security 5th Advances in Computing and Technology Conference (AC&T'10) The 6th International Conference on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems (SCMIS 2008) Student Seminars uel.ac.uk/cite/research/conferences.htm uel.ac.uk/cite/research/conferences.htm

Prospects The future’s bright! Our students find well paid, stimulating jobs Many go onto postgraduate study

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Entry Requirements Undergraduate –200 UCAS points AVCE A-Levels BTEC Nationals Diploma in IT\Engineering –Access Courses –Grades C in Maths & English in GCSE Postgraduate –2:2 or above in related subjects.

University of East London We believe that you will find UEL can offer a rewarding course of studies in a supportive and friendly environment. Many challenges will face you on the way to completing your chosen subject and we will do our best to guide you through your studies. Taster Days –Gaurav Malik