BSC (HONS) BUSINESS COMPUTING & INFORMATION SYSTEMS draft

Program Overview

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Level 4 Diploma In Computing: Level 4 Diploma in Computing (RQF) (L4DC) makes up the first year of the NCC Education degree journey. The qualification is equivalent to the first year of an IT degree in the UK university system. Students will be given the opportunity to develop essential thinking and study skills, not only within the computing domain, but also within the context of business through a balance of academic and vocational subjects. The qualification will allow them to understand and enter the computing profession with the necessary knowledge expected within the industry and the ability to apply the skills to a range of IT-related functions. On successful completion of the qualification students will be able to embark on NCC Education’s Level 5 Diploma in Computing (L5DC), which is equivalent to the second year of a UK Bachelor’s degree, transfer to a university or pursue a career in the IT industry. Level 4 Diploma In Computing: Level 4 Diploma in Computing (RQF) (L4DC) makes up the first year of the NCC Education degree journey. The qualification is equivalent to the first year of an IT degree in the UK university system. Students will be given the opportunity to develop essential thinking and study skills, not only within the computing domain, but also within the context of business through a balance of academic and vocational subjects. The qualification will allow them to understand and enter the computing profession with the necessary knowledge expected within the industry and the ability to apply the skills to a range of IT-related functions. On successful completion of the qualification students will be able to embark on NCC Education’s Level 5 Diploma in Computing (L5DC), which is equivalent to the second year of a UK Bachelor’s degree, transfer to a university or pursue a career in the IT industry.

Program Outline

MODULE OVERVIEW: Level 4 (Year 1) • Skills for Computing • Computer Networks • Computer Systems • Designing and Developing a Website • Databases • Designing and Developing ObjectOriented Computer Programmes • Software Development Techniques • Office Solutions Development MODULE OVERVIEW: Level 5 (Year 2) • Network Security and Cryptography • Information Systems Analysis • Database Design and Development • Computing Project • Professional Issues in IT • Agile Development • Analysis, Design and Implementation • Dynamic Websites MODULE OVERVIEW: BSC(Hons) (Top-up Online) (Year 3) • Advanced Database Management Systems • Corporate Communication Systems Management • eBusiness • Managing Information Systems Projects • Information Systems Project