BTEC
National Diploma Computing (Business Information & Communication
Technology)
Two
Year Course
Course
Content
This
course is aimed at students who wish to pursue a career in the the
computing industry. It is particularly suited to those who wish to work
in e-commerce, MIS support administration or database management.
Subjects
studied include:
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Business
Information Systems
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Business
ICT Project
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Communications
Technology
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Computational
Methods
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Computer
Systems
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Data
Analysis and Design
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Human
Computer Interaction
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Introduction
to Software Development
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ICT
in Business
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Language
and Communication
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Marketing
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Multimedia
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Small
Business Start Up
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Systems
Analysis and Design
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System
Specification and Justification
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Website
Development
Method
of Assessment
Assessment
is mainly by assignment and practical work.
Entry
Requirements
Applicants
should normally possess 4 GCSEs (grade ‘C’ or above), an appropriate
Intermediate GNVQ, or equivalent qualification. They will also need to
provide satisfactory references. Applications from individuals with
relevant previous experience, including mature students, are
particularly welcomed.
Opportunities
On
completion of this course students attain a recognised vocational
qualification which can act as a prerequisite for entry onto a higher
education course, such as a degree or HND, or full-time employment.
Examples of the sort of jobs students may wish to progress onto, include
trainee e-commerce developers, trainee MIS adminstrators and trainee
database managers/developers.
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