Information Technology: HND

Information Technology: HND

Course Description
Do you want to be: Information Technology Manager or Supervisor, Database Administrator, Information Officer, Office Administrator, IT Solutions Developer. This course is designed to give students extensive skills in IT applications, Database design and administration, user support, business functions, finance and IT legislation. The aim of the course is to lead to employment or further studies. If you wish to further your studies when you finish the course, then the HND award, will allow Progression into various university IT and Information Systems degree courses; particularly at Glasgow Caledonian University and the University of the West of Scotland respectively. The IT course incorporates the prestigious Oracle Academy Database Administrator Vendor Qualification.

Preferred Entry Requirements
One Higher Grade pass (A - C) and three Standard Grade passes (1 3) to include evidence of numeracy and communication skills, OR appropriate SQA NC modules or NQ units. Candidates over 21 may be accepted with lower qualifications, depending on work experience.

Course Duration
Course Duration: 2 academic years
Start Date: Aug-09
End Date: Jun-11
Hours per week: 18 hours

Course Content
Here are some of the subjects you will study on this course: IT Applications Packages (Microsoft Office); Internet and Web Page Design; Systems Analysis; Database Design and Administration; Multimedia; Information Systems; Finance; Supporting Users, Project Management; Business Functions; Working Within a Project Team.

Progression
Degrees in Information Technology and IT and Business related disciplines. Employment: Database Administrator, Office Supervisor Information Manager IT Business Analyst or Project Manager.