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Mission Statement

BCS Diploma in IT
This Diploma in IT level (incorporating Diploma Project) of BCS Professional Examinations is the academic equivalent to Year 2 of a UK university honours degree and is recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) as Level 5.
Aims
  • To understand the context - ethical, social legal, financial and organisational - in which professional information Systems Practitioner work.
    • Objectives
  • Show an understanding of the role of professional codes of conduct and apply them to specific situations.
  • Understand the nature and legal standing of a range of organisations.
  • Understand the range of functions that exist in an organisation, the need for organisational structure and the characteristics of various types of structure.
  • Understand and read, at a basic level, a balance sheet, a profit and loss account, and a cash flow statement.
  • Understand and calculate, in simple cases, the basic information needed for day-to-day financial management.
  • Understand the main pieces of legislation that apply to the profession and recognise situations to which they are relevant.
  • Understand the mechanisms used to protect computer software and the reasons for such protection.
    • Topics Include
    Subjects
    Duration
    Fees
    UK/EU Students
    Overseas Students in UK
    Overseas Students not in UK

    Core Module:

  • Professional Issues in Information Systems Practice.

    Optional Subjects:

    • Computer Networks
    • Database Systems
    • IT Project Management
    • Object Oriented Programming
    • System Analysis
    • Priniciples of Internet Technologies (April Only)
    • IT Service Management (April Only)
    • Software Engineering1 (April Only)
    • Systems Design (April Only)
    • Principles of User Interface Design (April Only)
    • 1 Year
    £2800.00
    £2800.00
    £4000.00
    Professional Project

    In order to finish the Diploma in IT level candidiates must complete a project with a recommended minimum study time of 200 hours.

    Successful completion of the project and examination enables you to apply for selected degrees courses with UK universities and means you are eligible to apply for BCS Membership (MBCS) if you have 2 years' expereince as an IT Professional.

    Prerequisites

    The candidate should have the basic fundamental computer and programming knowledge. Relevant commercial experience will be a plus.