National Diploma in E-Business (Certificate option)

National Diploma in E-Business (Certificate option)

Introduction
Leading businesses use the Internet to maximise their competitive advantage in an increasingly cut-throat world. This is as true of leading international corporations as it is of the up and coming home-based business. This brand new course is ideal for students with an interest in web based business. You'll study relevant topics including internet marketing, website design and e-business planning. This course will give you the skills you need to successfully design and implement an online presence that will allow your own future business or businesses you may work for, to become successful e-businesses.

About the course
This ICT/Business course is ideal for students wishing to study the use of ICT in business and gain skills in the operation of businesses relying on modern technology.
National Diploma - two year course covering 18 units
National Certificate - two year course covering 12 units
Assessed through portfolio/assignment work, with work placement providing an opportunity to investigate the use of ICT in businesses.

The course includes

• Business studies
  
• Marketing
  
• Human resource management
  
• Finance
  
• Internet and E business
  
• Internet marketing
  
• Web design and construction
  
• Database systems
  
• Web operation
  
• Young Enterprise
  
• Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT (dependent on previous qualifications)
  
  

Length of the course

• 2 years
  

What qualifications will I gain?

• 18 units - National Diploma in E-Business (Business Studies)
  
  
• 12 units - National Certificate
  
• Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT
  
  

Course options after this programme

• Foundation Degree or HNC in a relevant subject
  

Career options

• Progression using business and/or ICT skills