MGC Diploma in Information Technology
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Duration
2 Years
To prepare students for careers in business as IT professionals.
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About this course
Candidates for entry will normally be expected to have a successful completion of twelve years of education and reasonable command of written and spoken English is required for this course. UK ‘A’ Levels or equivalent or MGC International Foundation Programme is also acceptable.
Mature student applicants and those with relevant professional and vocational qualifications, and these will be dealt with on an individual basis and may require an interview.
In the case of applicants whose mother tongue is not English, then IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) is required. ...
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Course programme
The course leads to BSc (Hons) in Business Computing, one-year top-up at London Metropolitan University.
Maritime Greenwich College (MGC) has an "Articulation Agreement" with London Metropolitan University that allows MGC Diploma holders to join the University to obtain full bachelor honours degree in Business Computing. On successful completion of the Diploma in IT with good pass, students will then obtain credits to proceed to the final phase of the BSc (Hons) in Business Computing Degree with London Metropolitan University at the City campus in London.
The modules encompass the social and ethical aspects of IT, as well as technical issues, in order to furnish graduates with an understanding of the needs of end users and business organisations, ensuring graduates have the technical skills to meet those requirements. The course will therefore provide the pathways to continue study on London Met BSc (Hons) final year Business Computing top-up programme or extremely successful and rewarding careers such as IT professionals, systems developers, and software developers.
Students gain two qualifications at the end of this programme, Diploma in IT from MGC and a BSc (Hons) in Business Computing degree from London Metropolitan University.
Duration of Programme
The DIT is offered on a full-time basis. The full time programme is two semesters each year over two years. The course can be completed within three semesters in an accelerated mode.
Mode: Full Time (2 Years)
Commencement: September, January & June
Structure and Syllabus
Diploma in IT Year 1
Semesters 1 & 2*
1. Information Systems Essential
2. IT in Business
3. Study Skills
4. Computer Based Technologies
5. Multimedia Application for Business
6. Database Systems
Diploma in IT
Semesters 3 & 4 *
1. Professional Issues
2. Project Management
3. Visual Programming
4. Web design and The Internet
5. Information System Modelling and Design
6. IT Planning and Infrastructure
Top-up degree offers students the opportunity to 'top up' their Diploma and gain full UK undergraduate honours degree status in just one year.
To be eligible for a Top-up degree students need to:
- have successfully completed at two years of the MGC Diploma in Information Technology with an overall Grade of Merit.
- achieve an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with (Writing 5.5, Reading 5.5, Listening 5.5 and Speaking 5.5 in the IELTS sub scores) in order to meet the minimum GSCE English language requirement.
BA (Hons) in Business Computing at London Metropolitan University
You will take eight modules over one year, including
• Management Support Systems
• E-commerce Applications
• Advanced Database Systems
• Post-implementation Issues
• E-business
• Computing Project
Student will also have an option so that they can specialise further in areas that interest them.
* Courses listed above could vary from time to time depending on the subject availability and convener availability at MGC and London Met.
Additional information
MGC Diploma in Information Technology