Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Cyber Security

at Leeds Beckett University - Headingley Campus United Kingdom

Data is recognised as a key asset in any organisation and a means by which to gain information, insight and understanding.

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Study data analysis techniques
• Learn how to apply your knowledge to investigate social issues, such as crime connections and business insight
• Cover key themes from data management and data analytics such as machine learning, to statistics and programming
• Gain an in-depth understanding of core data analysis techniques informed by a deeper knowledge of data principles and practical considerations
• Use open source data and tools such as python and SQL, tableau and KNIME
• Learn how to identify data to inform your investigation, ensure quality results, select appropriate analysis techniques for the task and choose methods to convey the message
• Understand the importance of ethics and data governance in your approach to data science

Your ability to understand how to work with data to gain insights and create narratives will make you an asset to any organisation or individual seeking to make evidence-based decisions. You’ll be able to apply your expertise to a wide range of areas including marketing channels, and scientific innovations such as smart houses.

Sport is now big business - changing lives, shaping communities and impacting on economies all over the world.

You could already be working in sport and looking to progress to a more senior management role, or it could be you’re motivated to seek a new and exciting career and are attracted by the options sport and commerce can provide in the UK and across the globe.

As part of your course you’ll:

• Gain an understanding of the industry and the business principles that underpin it
• Have the opportunity to work with industry partners in the Managing Creativity & Innovation option module

This course has been designed to introduce you to the key principles and processes of sports business management, with the opportunity to customise your study to your individual needs and career aspirations through making considered assessment choices and, also, through the negotiated focus of the Major Independent Study.

Computer science graduates are in demand. By completing this degree, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to work at the forefront of this exciting sector.

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Study fast developing areas including Software Engineering, concepts in artificial intelligence, networked communications and cloud-based systems
• Learn the principles of computer science and how to apply them to problems across different industries
• Work with a variety of tools including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Python, Java, OpenStack, Eclipse, Visual Paradigm, Android Studio
• Enhance your teamworking and project management abilities using the agile skills and techniques that are widespread in many industries, while honing your expertise in emerging technologies

Industry affiliated

This course is accredited by the British Computer Society – Chartered Institute of IT (BCS). BCS recognises the quality of our curriculum, assessment, student support and all elements of the course. This means that what you’re learning is current and in-line with industry requirements.

If you are an aspiring manager, this course will help you fulfil your potential.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Develop a broad knowledge of both general and discipline specific engineering issues
• Inform your management practice with expert knowledge, particularly in accounting and cost control
• Enhance your understanding of maintenance and monitoring management
• Blend your flair for creativity and technology with the ability to organise and plan
• Understand the software and controls behind the electronics of automation
• Build your skills in discreet event simulation, 3D modelling, analysis of configurations, robotic simulation and in producing efficient components

Blend your passion for sport with business management expertise and real-world leadership skills.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Examine key business areas, including marketing, finance, economics, enterprise, strategy and events management, and their relationship with sport
• Study digital analytics and gain key skills that support today's global businesses
• Learn about the increasing professionalisation of sport and investigate the requirements of governance
• Explore how the changing needs of the consumer have transformed sport into one of the most lucrative industries in the world
• Recognise and seize new and exciting opportunities in broadcasting, licensing and merchandising

Many events now have an international focus and are organised across cultural, economic and geographical boundaries. Providing a sound theoretical underpinning of the cultural, political, ethical and economic aspects of the sector, this course will develop the practical and strategic knowledge required to run international events effectively.

Guest speakers from industry will share their expertise and insights through a series of lectures. These events, combined with case studies and field trips, will keep the course contemporary and industry focused.

Studying alongside UK and overseas students on the course will inspire your learning. You will be encouraged to share your experiences and trade cultural insights with your peers, helping you to refine your understanding of events management across the world so you can excel in your career.

This course is suitable if you want to enter at managerial level or want to add an international dimension to your professional expertise.

This course is taught at The UK Centre for Events Management which has a global reputation as a market leader in events management education. We have close links with a wide range of industry partners and associations who all recognise our expertise in educating the events professionals of the future.

Deepen your understanding of the key issues and challenges facing professionals in contemporary sport development settings in the UK and around the world.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Critically examine aspects of sport development, including strategic management, leadership, governance, diversity and inclusion, and sport for development
• Develop a specialism in an area of interest and vocational relevance during your independent project
• Enhance your problem solving, creativity, decision-making and leadership skills
• Have the opportunity to undertake a professional project in partnership with a sport development organisation

This distinctive postgraduate programme is the only responsible tourism management MSc in the world certified by the UNWTO.TedQual programme established by the United Nations World Tourism Organization. It is taught by staff with first-hand experience in tourism management, research and consultancy, who will share their global expertise with you.

Designed to develop your professional experience in tourism, heritage, and sustainable development, this course will also help meet the resulting demand for managers who can implement responsible tourism strategies within marketing, operations and product development.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Explore domestic and international tourism - and understand that the principles of responsible tourism are as applicable to the Yorkshire Dales as they are to The Gambia
• Plan, implement and evaluate responsible tourism policies and practices
• Understand and manage the complex interactions between tourism stakeholders
• Identify, create and implement appropriate responses to better manage common resource use issues

The course is informed by relevant theories and practice-based tools and frameworks, such as the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria for hotels, tour operators and for destinations; the Sustainable Development Goals and the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism.

Build on your existing knowledge of cyber security and digital forensic to prepare for a career across these intricate disciplines.

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Gain a critical appreciation and understanding of the more complex elements of cyber security and digital forensics, combining both academic principles and industrial needs
• Develop skills that reflect industry requirements through employer engagement
• Take part in scheduled sessions including lectures, lab exercises and discussion groups
• Participate in activities such as simulations, role-play, case studies, projects, practical work, work-based learning, workshops, peer tutoring, peer group interaction, self-managed teams and learner managed learning
• Conduct critical research and professional analysis, develop solutions, evaluate your work and create a report to present to your supervisors through a dissertation project

Data and information are recognised as central to the economic, business and cultural life of our society today. This course will equip you with the advanced information and analytic skills to thrive in the digital knowledge economy.

You could already be working and looking to enhance your expertise in data science. Alternatively, you may have recently graduated and want to move into roles specifically aligned with data science and analytics. We’ll help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the role of data within business.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Study data governance, considering how data can be sourced, consolidated and stored securely, responsibly and efficiently
• Explore techniques used to analyse data
• Discover how data can contribute to a company's business strategy
• Focus on the application of data science in a specific field such as health, education or fraud prevention