About the course

Advanced computing skills are highly sought after in today’s global job market, presenting countless opportunities for career growth and specialisation. This course covers the latest skills in areas such as data analysis, cloud computing, cyber security, object-oriented programming (Java), and website coding and authoring (HTML, CSS).

What sets the degree apart is the flexibility it offers, with two distinct career pathways to choose from: technical and managerial. If you want to focus on technical opportunities, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of subjects in this area. If you decide on a career in IT management, your modules will give you combined skills in technical know-how and management strategy.

Why Arden?

• Arden University is regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for England (QAA) and the UK government
• 96% of Arden University graduates are in employment 6 months after graduation
• Taught 100% in English
• Intensive, engaging and face-to-face teaching by industry experts
• Industry relevant, 21st century application
• International student cohort with over 40 nationalities represented
• Payment options and early-bird discounts available
• Perfect central location in Berlin, close to key corporate players

Why Germany?

• Germany has one of the best employment rates in Europe, at 91%*
• 4th Best Graduate starting salary at £40,650 in Europe, with a growing economy**
• Germany is the most popular European country for international students, recognised for its high-quality education***
• Berlin has been named the start-up capital of Europe
• Berlin is the largest city in the EU with a thriving business scene, offering a range of job opportunities to young professionals and graduates
• Germany has a rich history in culture and arts, offering students a chance to explore this whilst experiencing world-class education from a UK-recognised institution

*Times Higher Education

**I Am Expat

***According to statistics and data from the ICEF monitor

Courses Included

Over the course of 3 years, you’ll study a total of 360 credit hours over seventeen modules. In years 2 and 3, you’ll study the required ‘core’ modules and choose 2 ‘elective’ modules from either the technical or managerial pathway. This allows you to select specialised modules that align with your career ambitions.

Technical pathway: For those pursuing a career in the technical side of computing
Managerial pathway: For those working towards a career in IT management

Year 1

• Introduction to Academic Skills and Professional Development (Core)
• Introduction to Computer Systems and Security (Core)
• Introduction to Databases (Core)
• Introduction to Programming (Core)
• Introduction to Web Authoring (Core)
• Productivity and Collaboration Tools for Learning and Work (Core)

Year 2

• Human Computer Interaction (Core)
• Data Analytics and Visualisation (Core)
• IT Project Management (Core)
• Systems Analysis and Design (Core)

Then choose 2 from:

• Advanced Databases (Elective)
• Digital Business (Elective)
• Object Oriented Programming (Elective)
• Ethics, Quality and Sustainability in Technological Environments (Elective)

Then choose either:

Technical route

• Advanced Databases (Elective) and
• Object Oriented Programming (Elective)

or

Managerial route

• Digital Business (Elective) and
• Ethics, Quality and Sustainability in Technological Environments (Elective)

Year 3

• Data Mining (Core)
• Managing Innovation and Change (Core)
• Computing Project (Core)

Choose 2 from:

• Information Security Management (Elective)
• Technology Entrepreneurship (Elective)
• Distributed and Cloud Computing (Elective)
• Web Application Development (Elective)

Then choose either

Technical route

• Distributed and Cloud Computing (Elective)
• Web Application Development (Elective)

or

Managerial route

• Information Security Management (Elective)
• Technology Entrepreneurship (Elective)