Course Summary

Through this Higher Diploma programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills required to enter management employment in the areas of Information Technology within any business. Understanding the use of IT and analytical methods to support the analysis and design of policy and practice in Business IT, including an understanding of the associated ethical and legal issues.

Key Course Information

 Course Length   16-24 Months/ 4-6 Terms

 Modules   12 Core Modules

 Study Mode    Full-Time & Part-Time

 Intake Dates    March, June/ July, October

Course Outline and Delivery

Course Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, example workshops, outside speakers, computer-based learning packages, group discussion and presentations and student centered learning

Core Modules : 12 Modules

Year 1 :

• Introduction to Programming
• Software Systems Engineering
• Logic and Sets
• Computer Architecture
• Information Systems Development
• Networks and Systems

Year 2 :

• Database Management Systems
• Project
• Data Communications and Networking
• Object Oriented Programming
• Introduction to Business Organisations
• Strategic Management and Competitive Advantage

Professional Development : 4 Modules*

• Business English (T1 & 2)
• Business Communication (T3 & 4)
• Business Information Systems
• Systems Security

* Full-Time students only

Entry Requirement

Candidates aged 18 years or older are eligible to enter the Higher Diploma programme with one of the following qualifications:

• GCE ‘A’ levels
• Higher NITEC
• Auston Certificate
• Other equivalent qualification from recognised institutions (completed 12 years of formal education)
• Matured candidates with more than 2 years of relevant experience

Applicants whose first language is not English or whose previous qualification was not taught and assessed in English must provide evidence of attainment in English Language by achieving a GCE ‘O’ level C6, an IELTS 5.5 or an equivalent qualification.

Graduation and Progression

Students will be awarded with Higher Diploma in Business Information Technology upon completion of the programme. Graduates of the programme can then move on to pursue Bachelor’s degree programmes with one of our university partners.

London South Bank University