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Undergraduate Programs
Higher
National Diploma in Computing
Awarding Body :
Edexcel
Level of Study : Undergraduate
Mode of Attendance :
Full Time
Duration of Programme
2 Years
IThe continuing
growth in the computer and software industries in
Ireland and abroad has lead to exceptional demand
for graduates at all levels within these
disciplines. There is a national and
international shortage of well qualified computer
professionals. This shortfall will persist for
the foreseeable future, due to the increasing
role of computer and software systems in all
aspects of business, commerce and industry. The
proposed award is designed to meet this
anticipated shortage of computer professionals.
Course Overview
The Edexcel Higher National Diploma in Computing
is an internationally recognised academic
qualification designed to meet the exacting
requirements of modern organisations. The
learning outcomes of this course will prepare
students for positions of responsibility in a
wide variety of business, service, and industrial
enterprises. Effective learning is achieved by a
balance of lectures, laboratory/practical work,
tutorial and private study periods. Assessment of
students’ work is monitored regularly by means of
bi-annual assignments in each module. Students
are not required to sit any formal examination.
Career Opportunities
This course prepares you for employment as a
computing professional both with specialist
computing companies and in general organisations.
Graduates can expect to find employment in a wide
range of specialist and more general areas
including: C++ programming, Java programming,
Multimedia, Web Design, e-Business, Network
Management and many more. Students who complete
the HND in Computing can expect to obtain
employment as technical experts in the very high
demand area of advanced technology.
Transfer Opportunities
The modules for this course have been designed to
prepare student for employment in network
management, system programming, application
programming, PC support, hardware
development/installation, website development,
expert systems and object-oriented programme
development. The Edexcel Higher National Diploma
offers a progression route to the second or third
year of a degree or honours degree programme in
Computer Science.
Programme Structure
Modules for Year 1
Visual Programming
Programming Concepts
Networking Concepts
Systems Analysis
Database Concepts
Computer Platforms
Web Site Design
Personal Skills Development |
Modules for Year 2
Networking Technology
Human Computer Interaction
Data Analysis and Design
Quality Management Systems
e-Business Strategy
Java Programming
Visual Programming Development
Software Development Project |
Entry Requirements:
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