Courses

Postgraduate Study

These qualifications are designed to allow entry to and/or enhance progression in a wide range of management roles in the public, private or charitable sectors.All programmes covers a wide range of contemporary issues and develops the critical, analytical and technical skills needed by senior staff. These programme will also develop the academic skills required for further study at master's level.

Code	Course Title	Awarding Body
PgdSBIT	Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business IT	NCC Education
PgdBM	Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management	NCC Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business IT

Academic Level of NCC Education

NCC Education is a global provider for Education solutions. NCC Education qualifications range from ICT for schools to the International Degree Journey in Business or IT. Their programmes are recognised by universities, professional bodies and employers.Learners upgrade their skills on their professional development modular programmes or complete their university degrees and masters in their home country or in the UK.

Overview

This programme is designed for IT and computing graduates or IT practitioners who wish to further develop their career. The programme covers a wide range of contemporary issues and develops the critical, analytical and technical skills needed by senior staff. The programme will also develop the academic skills required for further study at master's level.

Entry Requirements On

Entry a student will have:

Route I (Academic)

UK bachelor's degree with honours (or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science or related subject.
IT graduates who hold a bachelor's ordinary or pass-level degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology or related subject with exceptionally high marks may be considered for admission, at the discretion of NCC Education.

Route 2 (Conversion)

UK bachelor's degree with honours in a non-IT-related subject (or equivalent) AND
Three years' work experience in an IT environment, with evidence of technical or managerial responsibility.

Route 3 (Vocational)

Five years' work experience in an IT environment, with evidence of technical or managerial responsibility AND
The ability to demonstrate suitability for academic study, via personal or telephone interview with the Course Co-ordinator at the student's Accredited Partner Centre.

Students whose first language is not English will need an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent as outlined in the NCC Education English Requirements for Postgraduate Entry document. To view this document, please visit the PgD SBIT programme page on the NCC Education website at www.nccedu.com.

Programme Structure

To complete the programme, students must pass four 30-credit modules, each of which requires an average of 300 hours of study. Around 96 hours of this study are based in the classroom (lectures, seminars, tutorials and laboratory sessions), with the remainder spent in private study.
In normal full-ime delivery. the programme is delivered in two 15- week semesters (12 teaching weeks); two modules being studied in each semester. This model can be adapted to other modes of delivery for full and part-time students.
Students must study the following four core modules:

Research in Information Technology - reflecting on the application of research approaches and communicating research findings in a suitable format for dissemination.
Enterprise Software and Business Infrastructure - an overall view of how information technology is used within industrial enterprises, what is meant by 'enterprise software' and how it is incorporated within the underlying IT infrastructure.
Strategic Information Systems Analysis - the concept of strategic information systems and how they may be deployed and managed in such a way that supports, enhances and is consistent with, the overall business strategy.
Project Management - managing and controlling IT projects in a commercial environment.

Assessment

Assessments for all modules will be offered in four assessment cycles each year (March, June, September and December).

Research in Information Technology - assessed by 60% written assignment and 40% group assignment.
Enterprise Software and Business Infrastructure – assessed by 30% examination and 70% written assignment.
Strategic Information Systems Analysis - assessed by 30% examination and 70% written assignment.
Project Management - assessed by 30% examination and 70% group project assignment.

Award Conditions

The PgD SBIT will be awarded when a student has successfully passed all four modules. A module is passed when an overall module mark of 40% or more is attained, with a mark of 30% or more achieved in both assessment components.

Duration

One year full-time.

Delivery Method

Face-to-face.

Accreditation Status

NCC Education is accredited to award the Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business information Technology by Ofqual in England. Ofqual Accreditation at Level 7 of the NQF, Ref: 500/1722/6 (FHEQ level 'M').

Progression

Successful graduate of the PgD SBIT can apply to various MSc degree programmes with UK university.
The University of Hertfordshire offers an online MSc SBIT top up for those who with to continue their studies in their home country.
Students may also wish to take advantage of the opportunities to study and live in the UK while completing their master’s degree at a UK university NCC Education’s PgD SBIT programmes is recognized for progression to MSc programme with the University of Hertfordshire, University of Greenwich and the University of Gloucestershire. Alternatively, the qualification is designed to allow entry to and/or enhance progression in a wide range of management roles in IT.
Qualification Recognition Page for NCC Education Level The qualifications are recognised by the following Universities. Go to the university’s website to find out more information on which courses you can apply for and into which year of study you can enter.

University of Gloucestershire
University of Greenwich
University of Hertfordshire

BCS Professional Examination (Professional Graduate Diploma)

British Computer Society

Academic Level of the BCS Professional Examinations

BCS Professional Examinations were established in 1969 and are the essential qualifications for a career in computing and IT. As the chartered professional bodies for IT professionals, BCS Qualifications are QCA (Qualifications and Curriculum Authority) accredited and set the highest standard of best practice. The examinations have been developed in consultation with employers to meet the demands and evolving needs of the IT community. They are constantly updated to acknowledge both practical and academic experience. BCS Professional Examinations covers three levels, which are then broken down into a wide-range of IT subjects. The modules within each level are explained in more detail on module guide page, but an overview of each examination level is shown below:

Professional Graduate Diploma in IT

This is the Professional Graduate Diploma level of BCS Professional Examinations. This level is the academic equivalent to Year 3 of a UK university honours degree and is recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) as Level 6.

Structure

By beginning the Professional Graduate Diploma in IT level course BCS assumes knowledge of the Certificate in IT and appropriate Diploma in IT level modules (or exemption) and focuses on the following:

· Advanced Database Management Systems

· Management Information Systems

· Software Engineering 2

· Computer Services Management

· Distributed and Parallel Systems (April only)

· Knowledge Based Systems (April only)

· Network Information Systems (April only)

· Programming Paradigms (April only)

· Realising the User Interface (April only)
(this module has replaced User Interface Design and is not available for online registration)

· System Design Methods (April only)

· Web Engineering (April only)
(this module has replaced WWW - Beyond the Basics and is not available for online registration)

Assessment

BCS recommends a minimum of 250 hours study per module and the course culminates in a 3 hour written exam focusing on four of the above modules of your choice. Please be aware that practical experience is required to answer some parts of the exam. Completion of the Professional Graduate Diploma Examinations level means you are eligible to apply for BCS membership if you have 2 years' experience as an IT professional.

Professional Project

In order to finish the Professional Graduate Diploma in IT level candidates must complete a project, which will be the academic equivalent of a UK university honours degree project and has a recommended minimum study time of 300 hours.

Entry Requirements

Either BCS Diploma in IT

ü Or ABE Adv Dip BIS

ü Or IMIS Higher Diploma (excluding core module)

ü Or NCC IADCS (some modules) And

For people whose first language is not English, the required standard on the course is as follows:

• IELTS 5.5

• TOEFL 550

• TOEIC 776

• NCC ELF 5 or an equivalent qualification.

For further information please see Exemptions (APL) List

Career Progression

Students can enter the job market with enhanced skills and greater employability in roles such as IT Network Support engineers, Trainee Programmers and Website Developers.

Academic Progression

Successful completion of the project and examination enables you to apply for selected postgraduate courses at university and means you are eligible to apply for BCS professional membership (MBCS).

Duration

One year full-time

Delivery Method

Classroom based

Route to Study at UK Universities

At their highest level, the examinations are examined to the academic level of a UK university honours degree. Passing the Professional Graduate Diploma in IT level (and project) provides successful candidates with the opportunity for postgraduate study in and IT-related subject at UK universities

Universities will also accept the Diploma (Examination and Project) as entry in to (normally) the second year of a three year degree course if candidates want to top up the BCS Diploma and exit with an honours degree.

BCS Professional Examination (Diploma in IT)

British Computer Society

Academic Level of the BCS Professional Examinations

Diploma in IT

This is the Diploma level of BCS Professional Examinations. This level 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.

Structure

By beginning the Diploma in IT level course BCS assumes knowledge of the Certificate in IT level modules (or exemption) and focuses on the following: Professional Issues in Information Systems Practice (Core Module)

· Computer Networks

· Database Systems

· IT Project Management

· Object Oriented Programming

· Systems Analysis (Last ever exam October 2010)

· Principles of Internet Technologies (April only)
(this module has replaced The Internet & World Wide Web and is not available for online registration)

· IT Service Management April only

· Software Engineering 1 (April only)

· Systems Design (April only - Last ever exam April 2010)

· Principles of User Interface Design (April only)

Assessment

BCS recommends a minimum of 225 hours study per module. The course culminates in a 2 hour written exam focusing on the one core module and each of the three optional modules of your choice. Completion of the Diploma Examinations level means you are eligible to apply for BCS Membership if you have 3 years' experience as an IT professional. Examination sittings are held twice a year in October and April. This applies to all modules, unless otherwise stated.

Professional Project

In order to finish the Diploma in IT level candidates must complete a project. Recommended minimum study time of 200 hours. Successful completion of the project and examination enables you to apply for selected degree courses with universities and means you are eligible to apply for BCS Membership (MBCS) if you have 2 years' experience as an IT professional.

Entry Requirements

ü Either BCS Certificate in IT

ü Or ABE Dip BIS pt 1&2

ü Or BTEC HNC in Computing

ü Or BTEC HNC in Computing (Business Information Technology)

ü Or BTEC HNC in Computing (Software Engineering) And

For people whose first language is not English, the required standard on the course is as follows:

ü IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 550 or TOEIC 776 or NCC ELF 5 or an equivalent qualification. For further information please see Exemptions (APL) List

Career Progression:

Students can enter the job market with enhanced skills and greater employability in roles such as IT Network Support engineers, Trainee Programmers and Website Developers.

Academic Progression

Successful graduates of the BCS Certificate in IT are eligible to apply for the BCS Professional Graduate Diploma in IT Alternatively students are eligible to apply to enrol at one of many universities who offer Bachelor’s-level IT courses.

Duration

One year full-time

Delivery Method

Classroom based

BCS Professional Examination (Certificate in IT)

British Computer Society

Academic Level of the BCS Professional Examinations

Certificate in IT

This level is the academic equivalent to Year 1 of a UK university honours degree and is recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) as Level 4.

Structure

The Certificate in IT focuses on the following core modules:

· Information Systems

· Software Development

· Computer & Network Technology

Assessment

BCS recommends a minimum of 200 hours study per module and the course culminates in a 2 hour written exam focusing on all three core modules. Examination sittings are held twice a year in October and April. This applies to all modules, unless otherwise stated.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry restrictions. It is recommend that candidates are aged at least 19 and have education to A-level standard, or equivalent, before they attempt the examinations. As these are professional examinations, it is expected that candidates be aspiring towards a career in IT or already working in this field.Academic Progression Successful graduates of the BCS Certificate in IT are eligible to apply for the BCS Diploma in IT. Completion of the Certificate in IT level means you are eligible to apply for BCS Associate Membership (AMBCS).Career Progression Students can enter the job market with enhanced skills and greater employability in roles such as IT Network Support engineers, Trainee Programmers and Website Developers.

Duration

One year full-time

Delivery Method

Classroom based

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