Rushmore Business School -“Re-engineering your future”

BSc Information Systems and Management

Awarded by
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

This programme has been developed by academics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), University of London, regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences. The degree will prepare students for a career in information systems management or management consultancy specializing in IT and IS as well as to more advanced academic study.

The course aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of how organizations and societies use and exploit new information and communication technologies (ICT).

Programme Structure

The degree consists of 12 units and each unit will be delivered over 15 weeks with 30 contact hours.

	FOUNDATION UNITS
1	Principles of Sociology
2	Introduction to Information Systems
3	Introduction to business and Management
4	Introduction to Programming (half unit) and Statistics 1 (half unit)
	FURTHER UNITS
5	Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary approach
6	Information systems development and Management
7	Information and communication technologies (ICT): principles and perspectives
8	Software Engineering: theory and application
9	Research Project in information systems
10	Information systems : evaluation and policy
11	Marketing
12	Elements of Information and communication technologies

Assessment

Each full unit will be examined by one three-hour unseen written paper. Each half unit will be examined by one two-hour unseen written paper. Examinations by written paper will take place on one occasion each year, normally commencing in May.
For units Introduction to information systems and software engineering: theory and application coursework/a project also counts towards the assessment. Unit Research Project in Information Systems is assessed by a project only.

Study Materials

The study materials provided include:

Strategies for success-an academic advice and study skills handbook containing information about study techniques, planning studies, making the best use of resources and preparing for examinations.
Student handbook
Regulations.
Subject guides (offering advice on how to use textbooks).
Past exam papers and Examiners’ reports.

Entrance requirements

In order to satisfy the entrance requirements for the BSc Accounting and Finance, you must:

normally* be at least 17 years old and either have passes in:

- two subjects at GCE 'A' level, plus at least three further subjects at GCSE or GCE 'O' level (at not less than grade C or above) or
- three subjects at GCE 'A' level (with one 'A' level at not less than grade D) or
- three subjects at GCE 'A' level and one further subject at GCSE or GCE 'O' level (at not less than grade C) or
- two subjects at GCE 'A' level, plus two further subjects at GCE 'AS' level.

AND demonstrate a level of competence in Mathematics at least equivalent to a pass at GCSE/GCE 'O' level, at not less than grade C
AND provide proof of competence in English which is acceptable to the University. A test of proficiency may be required

*Applications will be considered from applicants who do not meet the normal minimum age requirement for admission. Each application will be considered on an individual basis, and the decision taken at the discretion of the University of London.

Fees

The course fee is Rs 100,000 per year, payable at the beginning of each academic year.

How to apply for admission

Application forms may be obtained from:

The Rushmore Business School
4th Floor, Newry Complex
St Jean Road
Quatre-Bornes.
Tel 4544091
Website www.rbs.ac.mu

When applying for admission, completed application forms must be accompanied by:

Copies of certificates and transcripts of results.
Copy of National ID card
Two recent passport size photographs.
A non-refundable application/handling fee of MUR 3,000 payable to the University of London through Rushmore Business School.

The Application form, supporting documentation and the application fee should be submitted by hand to:

The Director of Studies
Rushmore Business School
4th Floor, Newry Complex
St-Jean Road
Quatre-Bornes
Mauritius

Enquiry no:     + (230) 454 4991
Fax:                 + (230) 467 3801
Email:              registry@rbs.ac.mu
Website:          www.rbs.ac.mu