Program Overview

IT and E-Commerce

Overview

The IT and E-Commerce course is designed to equip students with the skills needed to succeed in the IT industry. The course is completed online and can be started at any time, with a flexible study pace and no deadlines or timeframes.

How it Works

Students can complete a Level 4 (120 credits), Level 5 (120 credits), or a combined Level 4 & 5 (240 credits) Qualifi diploma. Each module consists of 40 hours of guided online learning, with an additional 30-50 hours of optional materials. To complete the course, students submit 6 online assignments at each level, with assignments approximately 2,000-3,000 words each.

Course Modules

Level 4 Module Listing

• Computer systems and software
• Computer programming
• Relational database systems
• Software engineering
• Systems analysis and design
• E-commerce applications
• Human computer interaction
• IT and society
• Information systems theory and practice
• Management information systems

Level 5 Module Listing

• Technopreneurship
• Network Security
• C#.NET programming
• System administration
• Business to Business (B2B) E-commerce
• Business to Consumer (B2C) E-commerce

Entry Requirements

To enrol on the Level 4 IT and Computing course, students must be at least 18 years old and have a full secondary education, meaning they must have a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. If students don’t have 2 A-levels or the equivalent, they may also be able to enrol based on their work experience.

To enrol on the Level 5 IT & E-Commerce course, students must have completed the Level 4 Qualifi diploma in IT and Computing.

Cost & Payments

• Level 4: £2,900
• Level 5: £2,900
• Level 4 & 5: £3,500

Students can make payment using one of the following methods:

• Credit or debit card
• Bank transfer
• Interest-free monthly instalments
• PayPal
• Western Union
• ELCAS funding

Career Progression

A Level 4/5 Diploma in IT and E-commerce from Online Business School opens up a range of career opportunities in the digital and technology sectors. The programme focuses on practical skills and real-world business applications, preparing graduates for roles such as:

• E-commerce Specialist
• Web Developer
• Digital Marketing Executive
• Data Analyst
• Business Analyst
• Online Store Manager

Graduates can also progress to a full bachelor’s degree through a top-up year at a university, or pursue industry-recognised certifications to further boost their employability.

University Options

Once students have completed their online Level 4 & 5 IT and E-Commerce course, they have the opportunity to complete a third-year top-up degree programme, known as a ‘BA top up’, from a wide range of UK universities.

Students can apply to any university offering the BA top up and can choose to study for their degree either online or in-person on campus.

If students decide to top up to a full undergraduate degree through an accredited UK university, the costs are as follows:

• Middlesex University: BSc Information Systems (Top-up) – £6,000
• University of Derby: BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Technology – £5,250
• University of Huddersfield: BSc (Hons) Information Technology (Top-up) – £9,250

Sample Certificate

• Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology: Qualification Number: 603/4781/8
• Level 5 Diploma in IT E-Commerce: Qualification Number: 603/4794/6

Why Enrol with Online Business School?

• Last year 294 students graduated from this course
• 13 years of educating students online
• 2,831 students are currently enrolled on this course
• Over 25 expert tutors available to help students succeed

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