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BTEC HND in Computer Studies at Bolton Institute of Higher Education (BIHE)

Between 1988 and 1990, IT Project Manager Mark Whitfield completed a BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Studies at the Bolton Institute of Higher Education (BIHE). He graduated with a Distinction and achieved the overall first place across the entire two years of the course.

Bolton Institute of Higher Education BIHE now University of Greater Manchester
Bolton Institute of Higher Education
now University of Greater Manchester

The institution has since evolved, later becoming the University of Bolton and subsequently rebranding as the University of Greater Manchester.

Academic Credentials

  • Institution: Bolton Institute of Higher Education (BIHE) (Deane Road, Bolton, UK)
  • Qualification: BTEC HND in Computer Studies
  • Duration: 2-year, full-time course (1988 – 1990)
  • Final Grade: Distinction (Ranked 1st overall)

Module Breakdown

The comprehensive, full-time curriculum consisted of the following key modules:

  • Computer Systems Architecture: Core principles of computing hardware and underlying system frameworks.
  • Programming Methodology Theory / Practice: Applied software engineering principles and code design patterns.
  • Data Processing: Methodologies for structural handling, processing, and formatting of data volumes.
  • System Analysis: Techniques for analyzing business problems and translating them into technical specifications.
  • Business Information Systems Theory / Practice: The deployment of information technology architectures to solve enterprise workflows.
  • Business Studies: Fundamental commercial practices and organizational economics.
  • Quantitative Techniques: Statistical analysis and mathematical calculations applied to computer logic and business data.

Final Year Project Details

For his capstone graduation project, he developed a functional database application designed specifically for his college:

  • Objective: Built a complete course and registration management utility to record student enrolment, module assignments, and exam results.
  • Database Backend: Developed using an ORACLE SQL database hosted on a localized desktop computer.
  • User Interface: Constructed an ORACLE SQL-forms Graphical User Interface (GUI) running natively on an MS-DOS operating system.
  • Core Capabilities: Programmed automated functions supporting data inserts, record updates, entry deletions, and complete transaction rollback protections.
1988 to 1990 : University of Greater Manchester (previously Bolton Institute of Higher Education – BIHE)
1988 to 1990 : University of Greater Manchester (previously Bolton Institute of Higher Education – BIHE)

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