IDEC (International Diploma in E-Commerce)

About NCC Education
NCC Education is the world's leading independent provider of IT training and education programmes. Their pedigree comes from a history of over 35 years of specialist knowledge of the IT industry. Their mission is to continually develop quality products and services to assist leading IT training and education provides in the growth of their business. NCC Education's network consists of 200,000 students in 45 countries.

What is the IDEC?
This is approximately a 12-month course that provides students with an analytical and
technical framework to understand the emerging world of e-commerce and will cover the Key Skills underpinning this emerging technology.

Who is IDEC for?
As a Diploma level course, the IDEC does not require in depth technical skills as a prerequisite for entry to the programme. However, to successfully complete the course, basic IT skills are required.

This course is designed for

" Individuals who wish to develop a basic understanding of e-commerce and business issues so as to equip them with relevant skills and knowledge to undertake responsibilities.

" Professionals and Executives in marketing or other business functions, who wish to enhance their career opportunities specifically in the area of on-line marketing and Media Management.

" Individuals who wish to gain credit transfer to degree studies in Electronic Commerce related programmes.

Entry requirements
1 GCE A Level and 4 GCSEs (or local equivalent) grade 3 or above. Must include Language of Examination OR an ICCS (pass grade). Other qualification will be considered subject to approval from NCC.

Course Structure:

The course consists of nine modules:

1) Computer Technology
2) Networking Fundamentals
3) Web Site Development
4) Implementing Multimedia Solutions
5) Java - Introduction
6) Essentials of E-Commerce
7) Electronic Marketing
8) Electronic Security
9) Project - Building an E-Commerce Web Site

What do you get?

1) An official Syllabus and a student handbook
2) Students Workbook for all modules except Electronic Marketing and Electronic Security
3) Extensive hands on exercise and additional self-study material for students

Assessment
1. Computer Technology - 100% of the overall mark is on a final Global NCC exam
2. Networking Fundamentals - 75% of the overall mark is based on assignment and 25% of the overall mark is on centre-set examination
3. Web Site Development - 75% of the overall mark is based on assignment and 25% of the overall mark is on centre-set examination
4. Implementing Multimedia Solutions - 75% of the overall mark is based on assignment and 25% of the overall mark is on centre-set examination
5. Java - Introduction - 75% of the overall mark is based on assignment and 25% of the overall mark is on centre-set examination
6. Essentials of E-Commerce - 75% of the overall mark is based on assignment and 25% of the overall mark is on centre-set examination
7. Electronic Marketing - 100% of the overall mark is on a final Global NCC exam
8. Electronic Security - 100% of the overall mark is on a final Global NCC exam
9. Project - Building an E-Commerce Web Site - 100% of the overall mark is based on project and documentation

Benefits

" Practical courses ensuring students are able to apply what they are learning
" Student's work book
" Flexibility with assessment as carried out at our college
" Moderated by NCC Education ensuring world - wide standards
" This is the first step towards a B.Sc. Degree pathway.
" Gain access to an advanced IT diploma - you can go on to study the NCC Education International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies (IAD)
" Achieve a diploma level IT qualification and then enter employment in an e-Commerce environment
" Achieve a diploma level IT qualification and then set up your own e-Commerce environment business

After this IDEC
The IDEC is a stand-alone internationally recognised IT qualification. It also provides access to the 2nd programme making up our 3 in 1 BSc (Hons) degree pathway.

Job Opportunities
" Web Developer
" Computer Support Technician
" Network Administrator
" E-Business Specialist/Manager
" E-Marketer
" Web Architect
" E-Business Consultant
" Web Developer
" Computer Support Technician
" Network Administrator

A summery of the syllabus

1. Computer Technology
Upon successful completion of this module candidates will be able to demonstrate a satisfactory performance in the following topic areas:

a. Computer Applications.
b. Computer Architecture.
c. Data Storage Devices.
d. Data Types and Data Flows.
e. Operating Systems.
f. Data Storage and Retrieval.
g. Networks.
h. Internet.
i. Multimedia.

2. Networking Fundamentals
a. Understand the basic concepts and technologies of transmission and communication.
b. Describe the methods in which computers communicate with other computers, and be able to identify and describe the most common features found in networking hardware.
c. Discuss the recognised international standards used within the network environment.
d. Understand and describe the physical design of 5 major networking topologies.
e. Understand, and be able to compare local and metropolitan area networks.
f. Compare common network protocols and commonly used networking hardware.
g. Discuss in detail the various layers of the OSI reference model.
h. Identify the Various Stages and Tools Used in the Network Design Process.

3. Web Site Development
a. Principles of the Internet and the World Wide Web.
b. The Use of Web Sites in Business.
c. Building a Web Site Using Simple HTML.
d. Applying Advanced HTML and Associated Techniques.
e. Tools and Products Available to help in Web Site Design and Use.
f. Connecting the Web Site to Business Applications.
g. Implementing and Managing a Web Server.
h. Use a common Graphical HTML Editor to create basic Web Pages.

4. Implementing Multimedia Solutions
a. Multimedia and its Components.
b. Benefits and Uses of Multimedia in Business, Education and Entertainment.
c. Devices and Software Used to Produce Multimedia Applications.
d. Designing Multimedia Applications.
e. Developing Multimedia Applications.
f. Networked Multimedia Applications.
g. Use a common Multi-Media package to create basic Multi-Media presentations.

5. Java - Introduction
a. Features of the Java Program Language.
b. Basic Programming in Java.
c. Objects and Classes in Java.
d. Applets.
e. Animation and Sound in Java.
f. Multithreading.
g. Reader, Writer, Input Stream and Output Stream.

6. Essentials of E-Commerce
a. The History and Definition of E-Commerce.
b. The Technical Components of an E-Commerce System.
c. Business to Business E-Commerce.
d. The Supply Chain and E-Commerce.
e. Business to Consumer E-Commerce on the Internet.
f. Building an E-Commerce Web Site. (Theory)

7. Electronic Marketing
a. Introduction to E-Marketing.
b. Internet User Characteristics and Behaviour.
c. Marketing Knowledge.
d. Product and Pricing.
e. Distribution.
f. E-Marketing Communication.
g. Customer Relationship Management.
h. The E-Marketing Plan.
i. Leveraging Technology.
j. Ethics and Law.

8. Electronic Security
a. Overview of Electronic Commerce.
b. Electronic Commerce and the Role of Independent Third Parties.
c. The Regulatory Environment.
d. EDI, Electronic Commerce and the Internet.
e. Risks of Insecure Systems.
f. Risk Management.
g. Internet Standards, Protocols, and Languages.
h. Cryptography and Authentication.
i. Security.
j. Electronic Commerce Payment Mechanisms.
k. Intelligent Agents.
l. Electronic Commerce Payment Mechanisms.

9. Practical Implementation - E-Commerce Web Site

Duration UK/EU Students Overseas Students in UK Overseas Students not in UK 1Year £2000.00 £2000.00 £3500.00

Per Module £400.00 £400.00 NA