1. Computing for Business and the Professions Peter Smith Assistant Dean For Recruitment

2. What You Should Know… Make sure that you do know when you leave How much City’s courses interest you Our international reputation in teaching and research Your excellent career prospects in the short and long terms? The extent of our industrial contacts and where you can go on placements? Our professional but friendly approach City’s surroundings, facilities, accommodation, opportunities, computer laboratories, …

3. City’s Computing Courses This year we are offering these courses: BSc (Hons) Business Computing Systems BSc (Hons) Computer Science BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Games Technology BSc (Hons) Software Engineering All have the same entry requirements and first year (so you can switch course then if you change your mind).

4. City’s Unique Strengths Focus on Academic Excellence In the top 5% of universities world-wide (THE) One of the UK’s most financially secure universities (no debt, over 6 months expenditure in reserves) World-class research with industrial focus Applications/places ratio twice the UK average Focus on the Professions Distinctive, professional with strong industrial links Ranked tenth for graduate employability and salaries Vast majority of students enter graduate-level jobs Sector-leading industry placements: SAP, banks, BT, etc London – Europe’s IT Capital

5. What City Will Give You A broader computing degree for the new world Skills for communication & teamwork, analytical & critical thinking, knowledge of new technologies, principles for the long-term, to enable you to adapt Research-led modules in software engineering, human-computer interaction and artificial intelligence Business, organisation and technical courses Industrial experience with placements and the Professional Pathway SAP Products Laboratory and Interaction Laboratory Supported by City’s research: expertise only we have CS RAE 2008: 90% international standing, 15% world leading.. Also leading research in City in information management, business.

6. Guaranteed Accommodation By 30th June Firmly accept City’s offer AND Apply for accommodation Live outside Greater London Accommodation Services House as many as they can Provide full support to all others

7. The Lord Mayor’s Scholarships Awarded For Exceptional Academic Performance. The award extends over three or four years and is available to anyone who meets the grade criteria. The Scholarship is a cash-back award. The award for Computing courses is as follows: A*AA - £3000 per annum AAA (or BTEC DDD) - £2000 per annum ABB - £1000 per annum

8. Make the Most of the Day We are here all day to talk to you Meet staff and students over lunch Applicants See our laboratories, tour our campus Parents Your own session with the team after lunch We hope to see you in September