Information Management for Business -UCL

As paddy put it so finely, I would also have preferred a campus university. But I chose UCL for it being UCL and it being in London. I know you guys must be sick of hearing this. I know I was, Infact up until recently I had no idea how to go about "networking". But I've been to quite a few networking sessions and met some pretty influential people who I had a nice chat with about sport, music, even a bit of banking who have afterwards put my name forward to HR, which undoubtedly helps.

So as much as its overplayed, there is a London advantage in my opinion. Btw the networking extends past Investment banking to IT/Consultancy etc. Overall I'd say the university rep is obviously no problem at either, both are top uni's but the employer focus with IMB is really something that its hard to understand until you see the amount of opportunities the course and Richard provide.

Ultimately its your choice though, you'll all be fine at either university and obviously I'm slightly biased. But I'm confident that when I graduate I'll get a decent job straight away, and I don't think there are many courses that can make you feel like that.

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Hello there :smile:

Just saw this thread and thought I should say hi, as I have an offer for this course and could be joining in September.

I've got some questions for the current students on this course, hope it's ok to ask - how frequently do you get coursework and how much do they count towards your first year/final degree? And how heavily do they tend to be IT/Computer science based?

Thanks!

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Chrisl12345

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Original post by kyc

Hello there :smile:

Just saw this thread and thought I should say hi, as I have an offer for this course and could be joining in September.

I've got some questions for the current students on this course, hope it's ok to ask - how frequently do you get coursework and how much do they count towards your first year/final degree? And how heavily do they tend to be IT/Computer science based?

Thanks!

When I asked this, I got a response of 80% Business/Management related modules and 20% Comp Sci/IT modules however, I'd wait for a response from Jamz and Paddy as they are currently on the course! :smile:

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Original post by kyc

Hello there :smile:

Just saw this thread and thought I should say hi, as I have an offer for this course and could be joining in September.

I've got some questions for the current students on this course, hope it's ok to ask - how frequently do you get coursework and how much do they count towards your first year/final degree? And how heavily do they tend to be IT/Computer science based?

Thanks!

It varies from year to year, even term to term.

Term 1 I had;

Foundations of Management - 2 pieces of coursework. The first worth 15% the second worth 25%

Information World - 2 pieces of coursework. First is an individual one worth 15% and second a group one worth 25%

Programming - 2 pieces. 15% and 25% again

Information Systems - 1 piece group coursework worth 40%

This term I have;

Cognitive systems + Intelligent technologies - No coursework

Accounting - One bit of coursework. Can't remember what its worth, think its 25%

Communication and Behaviour in Business - Can't remember but I think we have a piece

Marketing - Two pieces, not sure but I'd assume 15/25% again

Overall I'd say the coursework is a good thing. If you can be bothered its not that hard and I've secured some very good marks which will make my life far easier come the summer :wink:

The course itself I'd say is like 65/35 Business/IT but its hard to say because a lot of the IT stuff is taught with business in mind, IT from a managers point of view which makes it seem less like IT.

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Original post by Chrisl12345

When I asked this, I got a response of 80% Business/Management related modules and 20% Comp Sci/IT modules however, I'd wait for a response from Jamz and Paddy as they are currently on the course! :smile:

Thanks for your info! As far as I remember I didn't see any mention of coursework on the prospectus therefore I thought I should just to make sure :smile:

Original post by jamz0770

It varies from year to year, even term to term.

Term 1 I had;

Foundations of Management - 2 pieces of coursework. The first worth 15% the second worth 25%

Information World - 2 pieces of coursework. First is an individual one worth 15% and second a group one worth 25%

Programming - 2 pieces. 15% and 25% again

Information Systems - 1 piece group coursework worth 40%

This term I have;

Cognitive systems + Intelligent technologies - No coursework

Accounting - One bit of coursework. Can't remember what its worth, think its 25%

Communication and Behaviour in Business - Can't remember but I think we have a piece

Marketing - Two pieces, not sure but I'd assume 15/25% again

Overall I'd say the coursework is a good thing. If you can be bothered its not that hard and I've secured some very good marks which will make my life far easier come the summer :wink:

The course itself I'd say is like 65/35 Business/IT but its hard to say because a lot of the IT stuff is taught with business in mind, IT from a managers point of view which makes it seem less like IT.

Thanks for the highly detailed info! Sorry but stupid as I sound, all the percentages add up to over 100% (unless certain subjects are optional)? I agree with the coursework bit, it does take off a good amount of pressure :smile:

So overall what would the proportion of coursework versus exam for the first year be (e.g. something like 30% from coursework marks and 70% from final exams that count towards your final grade)? Thanks!

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paddy

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Original post by kyc

Thanks for your info! As far as I remember I didn't see any mention of coursework on the prospectus therefore I thought I should just to make sure :smile:

Thanks for the highly detailed info! Sorry but stupid as I sound, all the percentages add up to over 100% (unless certain subjects are optional)? I agree with the coursework bit, it does take off a good amount of pressure :smile:

So overall what would the proportion of coursework versus exam for the first year be (e.g. something like 30% from coursework marks and 70% from final exams that count towards your final grade)? Thanks!

Most modules tend to be 40% coursework and 60% exams, but in first year one module (accounting) is 30%/70% and another module (intelligent systems) has no coursework and is 100% exam weighted. Not sure what that means overall but I'm sure you can work it out :smile:

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Original post by paddy

Most modules tend to be 40% coursework and 60% exams, but in first year one module (accounting) is 30%/70% and another module (intelligent systems) has no coursework and is 100% exam weighted. Not sure what that means overall but I'm sure you can work it out :smile:

Oh, I get it now! Thanks for the explanation :tongue:

One more question, roughly how many exams do you sit at the end of the first year? Sorry about asking so many questions :s-smilie:

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paddy

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Original post by kyc

Oh, I get it now! Thanks for the explanation :tongue:

One more question, roughly how many exams do you sit at the end of the first year? Sorry about asking so many questions :s-smilie:

You generally get 1 exam per module and there are 8 modules. The exception is Programming, where you have the exam in January (i.e. after the 1st term), but that's only if you have programming in the first term (the timetable changes every year).

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Original post by paddy

You generally get 1 exam per module and there are 8 modules. The exception is Programming, where you have the exam in January (i.e. after the 1st term), but that's only if you have programming in the first term (the timetable changes every year).

I see - thanks Paddy!! :smile:

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cratz911

Getting a bit worried, have not received a reply back.Although I did apply quite late in December.Can anyone give me reassurance in exactly when I may receive a reply back?

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Original post by cratz911

Getting a bit worried, have not received a reply back.Although I did apply quite late in December.Can anyone give me reassurance in exactly when I may receive a reply back?

Afraid I don't know and unless the admissions officer (Pearl) Has an account on here, Its unlikely anyone else does either. Interviews start this Wednesday and run for about 5 weeks (every Wednesday). So, I'd imagine soon.

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Aaron.F

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Original post by jamz0770

Afraid I don't know and unless the admissions officer (Pearl) Has an account on here, Its unlikely anyone else does either. Interviews start this Wednesday and run for about 5 weeks (every Wednesday). So, I'd imagine soon.

Do you have any idea on the number of people interviewed?

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Original post by Aaron.F

Do you have any idea on the number of people interviewed?

I don't know for sure but I think its about 30 an interview, maybe just less (25 or so) so overall about 125-150

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crystel

hey everyone, just got my interview date (23rd February) i'm getting quite nervous now!
does anyone know what to expect at the interview? any tips? :smile:

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