About this Course

Course Summary

This Higher Diploma programme allow students to understand the subject matter, principles and practice, fundamental to computer science. This understanding helps students to established methods for the analysis and design of solutions to IT in business. Furthermore, students become equipped with computing knowledge and understand computing technology contribution to the solution of business-related problems. On a general context, the operation of business organisations and the role and practices of the various business functions will be introduced.

Key Course Information

 Course Length   16-24 Months/ 4-6 Terms

 Modules    14 Core and 2 Elective Modules

 Study Mode    Full-Time & Part-Time

 Intake Dates    March, June/ July, October

Course Outline and Delivery

Course Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, example workshops, outside speakers, computer-based learning packages, group discussion and presentations and student centered learning

Core Modules : 12 Modules

Year 1 :

• Introduction to Programming
  
• Software Systems Engineering
  
• Logic and Sets
  
• Computer Architecture
  
• Information Systems Development
  
• Networks and Systems
  

Year 2 :

• Database Management Systems
  
• Data Communications and Networking
  
• Object Oriented Programming
  
• Project
  

Elective Modules

• Data Structures and Algorithms
  
• Distributed Application Development
  
• Introduction to E-Commerce
  
• Introduction to Business Organisations
  
• Strategic Management and Competitive Advantage
  

Professional Development : 4 Modules*

Business English (T1 & 2)

Business Communication (T3 & 4)

Computer Systems Technology

Business Information Systems

* Full-Time students only

Entry Requirement

Candidates aged 18 years or older are eligible to enter the Higher Diploma programme with one of the following qualifications:

• GCE ‘A’ levels
  
• Higher NITEC
  
• Auston Certificate
  
• Other equivalent qualification from recognised institutions (completed 12 years of formal education)
  
• Matured candidates with more than 2 years of relevant experience
  

Applicants whose first language is not English or whose previous qualification was not taught and assessed in English must provide evidence of attainment in English Language by achieving a GCE ‘O’ level C6, an IELTS 5.5 or an equivalent qualification.

Graduation and Progression

Students will be awarded with Higher Diploma in Computer Science upon completion of the programme. Graduates of the programme can then move on to pursue Bachelor’s degree programmes with one of our university partners.

Birmingham City University

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