HIGHER DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SECURITY

  

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Course Summary

This Higher Diploma programme allows students to understand the use of information security or protection and analytical methods to support the analysis and design of policy and practice in computer security. It grants them opportunities to learn how to select and apply methods for building information security systems and to develop a general understanding and skills for computer security.

Key Course Information

 Course Length   16-24 Months/ 4-6 Terms

 Modules   12 Core Modules

 Study Mode    Full-Time & Part-Time

 Intake Dates    March, June/ July, October

Course Outline and Delivery

Core Modules : 12 Modules

Year 1 :

  • Introduction to Programming
  • Software Systems Engineering
  • Logic and Sets
  • Computer Architecture
  • Database Management Systems
  • Data Communications and Networking

Year 2 :

  • Project
  • Data Capture Technology
  • Visual Programming
  • Engineering Innovation
  • Introduction to Business Organisations
  • Systems Security

Professional Development : 4 Modules*

  • Business English (T1 & 2)
  • Business Communication (T3 & 4)
  • Computer Systems Technology
  • Business Information Systems

* Full-Time students only

** The order of modules may subject to change due to availability

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 Security 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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