Computer Science and Management, BSc (Hons)

Course summary

BSc Computer Science and Management is designed to help you gain a strong technical computer science background and understanding of management issues within large organisations.Why study BSc Computer Science and Management:This joint programme allows you to develop a strong background in both computer science and management science, enabling you to gain an excellent blend of technological knowledge in computer science and business skills.You'll be equipped with a deep understanding of the core computer science competencies, programming software engineering, design and systems implementation while also gaining insight into the main challenges, processes and activities faced by management of organisations working in today’s rapidly evolving technology-driven world.You'll study across the Department of Computing and Institute of Management Studies, gaining essential skills in both computer science, business and management.You'll learn the skill to become leaders of global organisations that have a technology focus.PlacementsIn your third year, you’ll have the opportunity to take a full-year industry placement (making this programme four years full-time, or seven years part-time).This gives you valuable experience to build confidence, further develop skills and industry insight, and enhance your career prospects. By the end of your degree, you’ll have built a portfolio of work to kickstart your career in the creative industry.

Year 1 In your first year, you'll take the following compulsory modules: Identity, Agency & Environment 1 15 credits Identity, Agency & Environment 2 15 credits Introduction to Programming 15 credits User Experience and the Web 15 credits Strategic Management 15 credits Computing Project 1 15 credits Marketing Management 15 credits Finance and Accounting 15 credits Year 2 In your second year, you'll take the following compulsory modules: Dynamic Web Applications 15 credits Introduction to Statistics for Business and User Experience 15 credits Organisational Behaviour 15 credits Developing Business Ideas and Opportunities 15 Credits Computing Project 2 15 credits Information Security 15 credits Optional modules You'll also take 30 credits of optional modules from across the Department of Computing or Institute of Management Studies from a list produced annually by the departments. You may also choose from the following modules from Goldsmiths' Connected Curriculum: The Goldsmiths Elective 15 credits Goldsmiths’ Social Change Module 15 credits Optional placement year Our degrees include an optional industrial placement year between the second and final year of study. You will be responsible for securing a placement, but we can support you through this process. Although we encourage you to take the opportunity of a placement year, it isn't compulsory and you can complete your degree in three years. Year 3 (or Year 4 with work placement) You'll complete a project in an area of Business Computing which will be worth 45 credits of your final mark for the year. You'll complete the following compulsory modules: Final Project in Business Computing 45 credits Social Responsibilities of Management 15 credits Optional modules You'll also take: 15 credits of optional modules from a list provided annually by the Institute of Management Studies. 15 credits of optional modules from a list provided annually by the Department of Computing. 30 credits of optional modules from a list of third-year optional modules. *Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.