IMIS Higher Diploma in Information Systems

Course Objectives

The Higher Diploma course leads to IMIS Associate Grade. It extends and complements the Diploma Course to give students a comprehensive knowledge of the entire field of operations, software engineering, systems analysis and design, and information systems management.

Entry Requirements

* IMIS Diploma
* BTEC National Certificate/Diploma in Computing
* BTEC National Certificate/Diploma in a related subject with a significant computing element
* GCSE (or equivalent) with passes in 5 subjects including Mathematics and English. 'A' level in a computing subject and one other 'A' level. Two passes at 'AS' level may be considered in place of one 'A' level pass
* Other appropriate educational qualifications deemed equivalent to the IMIS Diploma level examinations
* Candidates over the age of 21 with four years appropriate work experience relevant to computing or a related field may be considered

Course Modules

H31 Management Information Systems

H32 Information Systems Strategy

H33 Contemporary Information Systems Development

H34 Database Development

H35 Project Management

H36 Business Information Systems Project

Registration and Exams

For the December exams the registration is on the 1st of October, for the June exams - on the 1st of April.

Career Opportunities

A Higher Diploma award equates to the Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/HND) and prepares candidates for work at the equivalent level of analyst/team leader. A number of Universities accept IMIS Higher Diploma graduates for BSc final year.