Program Description:
Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the computing sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them
Qualification:
On successful completion of the program you will be awarded Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Computing
Program Duration:
The BTEC level 5 HND Diploma in Computing is studied over a period of 18 months.
About HND:
- HND contains the knowledge and skills students need to succeed at degree-level study and beyond.
- Created with extensive input from employers and professional bodies; learner is provided with both the theory and skills relevant to their chosen profession.
Successful BTEC Higher National graduates:
- Have the ability to progress into suitable employment in the work place.
- Are able to gain exemptions and progress into Honors degree program in relevant subjects.
- Are able to apply for membership in professional bodies.
Course content (Modules):
Level 4 Units:
- Programming
- Networking
- Professional Practice
- Database Design and Development
- Security
- Managing successful Computing Project
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Website Design and Development
Level 5 Units:
- Computing Research Project
- Business Intelligence
- Network Management
- Client Server Computing
Specialist Units
Network Engineering Pathway
- Transport Network Design
- Cloud Computing
- Network Security
Software Engineering Pathway:
- Discrete Mathematics
- Data Structures and Algorithm
- Advanced Programming
Security Pathway:
- Cryptography
- Forensics
- Information Security Management
Intelligent Systems Pathway:
- Data Structures and Algorithm
- Machine Learning
- Artificial Intelligence
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