Diploma/Bachelor of Information Technology (Web Design, Networking, E-commerce)

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This qualification is ideal for individuals aspiring to complete a bachelor’s degree in information technology or computing. The qualification has 3 specializations: (Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology – Networking), (Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology – Web Design) and (Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology – E-commerce).

CREDIT EQUIVALENCY: 240 / DURATION: 24 MONTHS OR LESS

QUALIFICATION TITLE: Level 5 Extended Diploma in information technology (Equivalent to the 1st and 2nd years of a UK 3-year bachelor’s degree). Upon completion, learners are eligible to progress to a UK university for a 1-year BSc (Hons) top-up program.

OVERVIEW:

The rationale for the qualification is that it provides a career path for learners who wish to develop a broad base of knowledge and skills that will enable them to work in a variety of roles n the IT industry, notably in .NET programming, system administration and network security. Learners will also learn about entrepreneurship in a techno environment. The qualification is flexible in that it offers elective choices of networking, web design or e-commerce – the latter being much in demand in modern business.

UNITS/SUBJECTS:

Core Units – Information Technology

(1) Information Technology and IT Ethics. (2) Mathematics and Statistics for IT. (3) PC Maintenance and Operating Systems. (4). Computer Graphics Editing and Database Concepts. (5) Technopreneurship. (6) Network Security. (7) C#.NET Programming. (8). System Administration. (9) Graphical User Interface (GUI). (10) Content Management Systems. 

Elective Units – Web Design. 

(11) Web Programming. (12) Programming Concepts and Java for Android Programming. (13) Content Management Systems. (14) Web Design. 

Elective Units – Networking

(15) Logical IT Networking. (16) Physical IT Networking. (17) Network Routing and Switching. (18) Network Design and Administration. 

Elective Units – E-commerce

(19) Web Programming. (20) Graphical User Interface (GUI). (21) Business to Business (B2B) E-commerce. (22) Business to Consumer (B2C) E-commerce.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

To understand and apply the principles of IT in a range of business environments., To understand and apply the principles in a specific environment., To improve the employability of learners by allowing them to explore the relationship between management theories and their practical application in the IT world., Analyse problem solving techniques specific to business and industry., Select, collate, review and analyse information form a wide range of sources., Effectively use verbal and communication skills., Work independently and as part of a team., Manage one’s own personal development and growth.