Diploma in Information Technology - University Year 1 & 2 (Level 4 + 5)

The rationale for the qualification is that it provides a career path for learners who wish to develop a broad base of knowledge and skills that will enable them to work in a variety of roles n the IT industry, notably in .NET programming, system administration and network security. Learners will also learn about entrepreneurship in a techno environment. The qualification is flexible in that it offers elective choices of networking, web design or e-commerce – the latter being much in demand in modern business.

The technical skills and knowledge delivered through the successful achievement of the qualification are required and recognised internationally. The diploma has a total equivalence of 240 credits.

OfQual Qualification Number: 603/4791/0

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Qualification structure

Diploma in Information Technology - University Year 1 & 2 (Level 4 + 5) is a 240 credit qualification consisting of 8 Core units and any 4 Elective units

Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology

Core Units

• Information Technology and IT Ethics
• Mathematics and Statistics for IT
• PC Maintenance and Operating Systems
• Computer Graphics Editing and Database Concepts

Elective Units

• Logical IT Networking
• Physical IT Networking
• Web Programming
• Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• Programming Concepts and Java for Android Programming

Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology

Core Units

• Technopreneurship
• Network Security
• C#.NET Programming
• System Administration

Elective Units

• Network Routing and Switching
• Network Design and Administration
• Content Management Systems
• Web Design
• Business to Business (B2B) E-commerce
• Business to Consumer (B2C) E-commerce

Learning Outcomes

1. To understand and apply the principles of IT in a range of business environments
2. To understand and apply the principles in a specific environment
3. To improve the employability of learners by allowing them to explore the relationship
   between management theories and their practical application in the IT world
4. Analyse problem solving techniques specific to business and industry
5. Select, collate, review and analyse information form a wide range of sources
6. Effectively use verbal and communication skills
7. Work independently and as part of a team
8. Manage one’s own personal development and growth

Comparing Qualification:

Qualifications are different in different countries. However there are some clear stages
people move through in education that are common to most countries.

The list below gives an indication of how you can compare qualifications across
national boundaries:

• Equivalent to Year 2 of a three year UK Bachelor's degree
• Higher National Diploma (HND)

The qualification is ideal for those who have started, or are planning to move into, a career in private or public sector business.

Successful completion of the qualification will provide learners with the opportunity to progress to Level 6 Diploma qualification or opt for Bachelors Degree Top Up such as :-

• BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Information Systems)
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Network Technology)
• BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Technologies

The Learners must possess:

• Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 3 Award/Diploma or at the level of GCE/GCSE or any equivalent qualification

or

• Work experience of 2 years or more in case you do not holdany formal qualification

and

• Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course

Please get in touch with the admissions team for more information. Visit London School of International Businesswebsite and chat with the admissions agents for more information.

On successful completion of this qualification,

Learners may progress to:

• Level 6 Diploma in Information Technology

or

• Opt for Bachelors Degree Top in Information Technology / Computing with LSIB.

Learner can also opt for variety of job roles such as:

• Business analyst
• Data analyst
• Database administrator
• Information systems manager
• IT consultant