This
qualification is equivalent to the second year
of a Bachelors degree, suitable for those with
previous IT experience; the International Advanced
Diploma has a strong professional element, focusing
on analytical and business skills. It provides
sufficient training in programming to make possible
the effective writing and documentation of a
suite of programmes in an appropriate programming
language.This programme also provides students
with the skills needed to work as a programmer,
systems analyst, network administrator, or web
developer.
Level
of Qualification
This qualification is at level 5 of the National
Qualifications Framework. It is also the second
stage of a Bachelors degree in Computer related
subjects.
Entry Requirements
On entry a student must have at least one of
the following:
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NCC Education International Diploma
in Business (IDB) qualification. |
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A
local or international qualification which
is deemed to be of a similar level to
the IDCS programme. |
Applicants
who are not NCC Education graduates and whose
first language is not English will need: EITHER
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The required minimum result in the NCC
Education Higher English Placement Test
(HEPT) OR |
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IELTS
5.5 or equivalent |
Programme Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of
the programme you should be able to demonstrate:
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Knowledge and understanding of the established
principles of computer systems development
and management, and of the way in which
these principles have developed |
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The ability to apply their skills and
aptitudes to the analysis, design, implementation
and management of computer systems,
to solve business and organisational
problems |
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The ability to contribute to the implementation
of such systems within an agreed timescale
and within agreed cost estimates |
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The ability to manage the operation
of such systems and the needs of the
user community |
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Awareness and understanding of the wider
issues concerning the use and integration
of computer systems in society at large
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Knowledge and understanding of a well-developed
set of problem-solving and analytical
skills which can be applied in the pursuit
of a wide range of occupations, and
in further study |
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The ability to effectively communicate
and present ideas and describe and evaluate
systems in both written and oral forms
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A professional approach and sense of
responsibility to users and fellow practitioners
in computing |
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The programme is taught over one academic
year consisting of two teaching semesters
plus revision time in preparation for
the formal Assessment |
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Certificate awarded on completion by
NCC Education |
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The
programme consists of four compulsory
modules and a choice of two optional
modules;
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Office Solutions Development |
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Database Design & Development |
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Dynamic Websites |
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Information Systems & Organisations |
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Professional Issues in IT |
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Information Systems Analysis |
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Principles of Business Operations |
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Business IT Project |
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The
programme is assessed by a combination
of assignment and examination.
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January,
May and September |
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Successful graduates of the International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies can apply to enrol on the BSc (Hons) in Business Computing and Information Systems, delivered online by NCC Education, validated and awarded by the University of Wales at an NCC Education accredited centre. Alternatively students are eligible to apply to enrol for further study at any number of UK Universities and can gain exemptions to the final year of various degree titles.
Students with extensive skills and experience
in the IT field, along with knowledge
in systems analysis, development and
management principles, can look forward
to possible careers as Systems Analysts
or Web Developers. |
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