Higher National diploma international in Computing

Program Overview

The HND in Computing from DeMont Institute and Pearson provides a comprehensive foundation in computing. It equips students with practical and cognitive skills for a successful career in IT, including programming, networking, database management, and cybersecurity.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing offered by DeMont Institute of Management and Technology in collaboration with Pearson, is an L4 and L5 qualification that makes up to 240 credits and is taught across a period of 2 years. The program practices instillation of cognitive skills and applied skills with the aim of creating a talent pool that is ready to further advance their educational journey into specialities within the field of Computing. The qualifications acquired in this programme seek to improve the individual’s career opportunities and increase access to higher education.

Key Features:

• Provides a strong academic foundation in the field of computing
• Serves as a doorway into future higher education opportunities
• BTEC Pearson Certification offers UK quality of education
• Students who attain this certification can directly enrol in to the third year of a bachelor’s programme in line with the field of study, giving them an upper hand over fellow competitor

Outline:

Duration:

24 Months

Course Level:

Level 5

Credits:

240

Modules:

15

Core Modules:

• Programming: 15 Credits
• Networking: 15 Credits
• Professional Practice: 15 Credits
• Database Design & Development: 15 Credits
• Security: 15 Credits
• Planning a Computing Project: 15 Credits
• Operating Systems: 15 Credits
• Cloud Computing: 15 Credits
• Website Design & Development: 15 Credits
• Computing Research Project: 30 Credits
• Business Process Support: 15 Credits

Specialization Modules:

Computing Specialization Modules:

• Internet of things: 15 Credits
• Emerging Technology: 15 Credits
• Ecommerce and Strategies: 15 Credits
• Software Development Lifecycles: 15 Credits

Software Engineering Specialization Modules:

• Discrete Maths: 15 Credits
• Data Structures & Algorithms: 15 Credits
• Applied Programming and Design Principles: 15 Credits
• Software Development Lifecycles: 15 Credits

Cyber Security Specialization Modules:

• Applied Cryptography in the Cloud: 15 Credits
• Forensics: 15 Credits
• Information Security Management: 15 Credits
• Cyber Security: 15 Credits
• Business Analyst
• Web Developer
• Systems Engineer
• Networking Officer
• Programmer
• Cyber Security Associate

Progression and Further Study Opportunities:

• Topping up to an honours degree
• Transferring to an honours degree course in a different subject
• Progressing onto degree top-up programs at various higher education providers, including top universities in the UK and Middle East such as:
• Westford University College
• Michigan State University
• London Metropolitan University
• University of Hertfordshire
• University of Portsmouth
It aims to cover vast topics within the Information and Technology (IT) sector that would strengthen the core knowledge of students who are starting out in their higher education journey and look forward to a promising career.
• The Programme is designed for students pursuing higher education and careers in the field of computing.
The completion of HND in computing can lead to a third-year bachelor’s degree.
• Students pursuing HND in Computing must have graduated from high school.
• Pearson Education is a British-owned educational publishing and appraisal service for educational institutions and corporations, as for students directly.
It integrates world-class educational content and evaluation, driven by services and technology, to allow more efficient teaching and customized learning. Their mission is to have a direct partnership with millions of lifelong learners and to link education to the way people aspire to live and work each day. They assume that wherever learning flourishes, people do as well.
• Establish a foundation in the study of computing.
• Develop knowledge on vast topics such as Forensic, E-Commerce, Cyber Security and Cryptography.
• Grasp the ability to perform at various roles in the computing industry.