HND Information Technology: Business Systems Development

HND Information Technology: Business Systems Development

Course Aims:
This course reflects recent developments in IT, focusing on key skills that are in demand in the workplace such as information technology applications, database systems and applications development. The course also offers routes to a range of university degrees.

Course Content:

• Project Management
• IT Legislation and Codes of Practice
• Functional Areas of Business
• Web Technology and Security
• Relational Database Systems and SQL (Oracle)
• e-Commerce
• Systems Development
• Statistics for Business
• Human Resource Management

Progression Opportunities:
Successful completion may allow direct entry into the 3rd year of a relevant university degree programme. Articulation agreements are in place with a number of universities.

Career Potential:
Ideal for enhancing employment prospects in any sector where IT skills and knowledge of business systems and processes is desirable.

Course Assessment:
Continuous assessment, practical and theory. Candidates will also sit a 2-hour exam at the end of their study.