Welcome to your Computer Science (Business Computing) course

Welcome to University of Staffordshire

We know you're already passionate about your subject, which is why we're excited you've chosen University of Staffordshire as the place to turn possibility into reality.

To give you an insight into what life as a Computer Science (Business Computing) student is like, your course leaders have prepared introductions to the course and further activities.

Hi and welcome to Staffordshire University if you are joining us on the start of your postgraduate course, and welcome back if you are continuing in your studies, in the Department of Computing within the School of Digital, Technologies and Arts. We have over 50 years of experience delivering computing degree courses and our staff are enthusiastic, highly qualified academically and/or professional qualifications with a commercial and/or research background.

We are here to help you learn and gain an excellent education so that you have a successful and rewarding future career.

 

Course delivery

If you are a full-time on campus student, the lectures will be delivered live on campus/streamed, practical tutorial sessions will be live on campus (COVID regulations allowing).

Distance learning students the material will be pre-recorded and hosted on our VLE, the tutorial material will also be hosted on our VLE.

Pre-course reading

Equipment and Software

Software link:

https://staffsuniversity.sharepoint.com/sites/software/SitePages/Home.aspx

 

A suitable PC preferably Windows OS, ideally Intel i5 or equivalent with a minimum of 16GB memory.

Alternatively, a Mac or Linux based machine, warning the new Macs (M1 based) are not recommended at present due to virtualisation issues.

Trips and Activities

There may be an opportunity for us to run a number of visits, these will be optional and communicated out to you closer to the time.

Course Related Social Groups

Information about several clubs is available at https://www.staffsunion.com/getinvolved/clubsandsocieties/ 

Course social media

Twitter: @staffsnetworks, @staffscomputing

Instagram: @staffs_computing

Meet the team

Dr Russell Campion

Head Of Department - Computing & Esports

Russell started at the University in 1990, studying a BA, then MRes, and finally a PhD before going into full-time teaching. He currently runs the Department of Computing. Previously he has managed the Information Systems group at Stafford befor…

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Dr Mohammad Hasan

Senior Lecturer

Mohammad is a Senior lecturer who is involved in PG research, MSc course management, PG and UG teaching. He is the course leader for MSc Computer Science and has experience in Erasmus project management.

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Euan Wilson

Senior Lecturer

Euan Wilson: Has been a lecturer for over 20 years in the information systems domain and has changed specialisms as the education market and computing discipline has changed over the years. He has a wide knowledge of developing and running award…

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Dr Justin Champion

Senior Lecturer

Justin has worked for the University for a number of years as a Senior Lecturer in Networking. He is a member of the university's CISCO teaching team and has a wide set of experiences within this field, and has mostly specialised in the area of…

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Tomasz Bosakowski

Senior Lecturer

Tomasz has obtained his MSc in Computer Engineering and is currently close to completing his PhD degree. He currently lectures in Computer Networks and Security at Staffordshire University. Tomasz is also a member of the university's Cisco teach…

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Christopher Howard

Course Director

Chris is a networking professional with over 30 years’ experience in the technical and academic field. He is currently the course director for Cyber Security and Networks.

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What to expect on Welcome Week

We're so excited for you to join us on campus and to welcome you to where you matter. During your welcome week you'll be able to meet our friendly student services teams, connect with new friends, join societies, explore on-campus venues attend club nights and much more.

We look forward to welcoming you to the campus in September.

If you have any questions, please send them to mynewcomputingcourse@staffs.ac.uk

Computer Science Course Team

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Research Excellence Framework 2021

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