HND Level 5 in Computing and Systems Development

MF987 EDEXCEL HND Diploma level 5 in Computing and Systems Development

BTEC/EDEXCEL Higher National Diploma. On successful completion of 120 credit value you will be awarded a HNC Computing. However, if you go on to complete all 240 credit value successfully you will be awarded a HND Computing & Systems Development.

ACCREDITATION

Qualification accredited by the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)

COURSE OUTCOME:

Computers have been at the centre of technological innovations and have contributed to advancements in almost every field of life. The course is aimed at equipping learners with a strong knowledge base and practical skills in computing science and its application leading to employment or further and higher education to degree level.

Mandatory core units – all Four units must be taken

Unit

1 Business Skills for e-Commerce

2 Computer Systems

3 Employability and Professional Development

4 Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation

Specialist units – choose units with a total credit value of 175 credits

5 Emerging Technologies

9 Systems Analysis and Design

10 Human Computer Interaction

14 Website Design

17 Database Design Concepts

19 Object Oriented Programming

22 Office Solutions Development

24 Networking Technologies

28 IT Support for End Users

30 Information Systems in Organisations

32 Quality Systems in IT

33 Data Analysis and Design

35 Web Applications Development

41 Programming in Java

43 Networking Infrastructure

46 Network Security

Note: There are more optional units on Edexcel’s course list of courses which may be offered on demand.