Professional Graduate Diploma in IT Level 6

Course Modules:

Advanced Database Management Systems

• The relational model of data
• Relational database management systems implementation techniques
• Emerging database management system technologies
• Database related standards

Network Information Systems

• Assist in planning the development of a new networked information system in a technical environment with which they are familiar
• Advise, within the limits of their knowledge and experience, on the suitability of particular information systems and network architectures for specific environments and applications
• Give appropriate advice regarding HCI issues in relation to network information systems, with reference to other appropriate professional specialisms
• Provide examples of both good and bad practice in networked information systems development – and justify their views by detailed analysis
• Demonstrate knowledge of legal and moral issues relating to networked information systems. This should include the needs of security, integrity, availability, subject privacy, licensing, copyright and access management

Management Information Systems

• A knowledge of MIS, and the application of telecommunication, office automation, decision support and executive information systems
• The application of MIS knowledge to the selection and design of systems appropriate to a management requirement
• An awareness of how MIS may make a contribution to the strategic management of an organisation both now and in the future

Web Engineering

• Devise appropriate hosting and server strategies for Web sites in various application areas
• Create and use of methods of web-based user interaction
• Understand the use of basic metrics to assess software quality
• Create test approaches and strategies
• Evaluate and assess the security & privacy implications of web applications
• Compare and contrast encryption mechanisms
• Implement dynamic Web pages
• Use XML to enhance cross-application compatibility
• Apply and manipulate the DOM using client-side scripting languages
• Construct and reverse-engineer stylesheets and XML documents
• Demonstrate an appreciation of the issues in storing and retrieving data
• Appreciate the social, ethical and legal considerations of the web
• Appreciate the uses and technical limitations of syndication, streaming and collaborative authoring technologies
• Demonstrate an appreciation of search and indexing algorithms

How long is the course: The duration of this course in 1 Year but BCS recommends a minimum of 250 hours study per module and the course culminates in a 3 hour written exam focusing on four modules. Please be aware that practical experience is required to answer some parts of the exam.
Assessment and Qualification you will achieve: In order to finish the Professional Graduate Diploma in IT level candidates must complete a project, which will be the academic equivalent of a UK university honours degree project and has a recommended minimum study time of 300 hours. Course will be assessed and examined by accreditation body BCS (British Computer Society). Examination sittings are held twice a year in October and April.
What are the opportunities for further studies? Successful completion of the project and examination enables you to apply for selected postgraduate courses at many Universities including University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University and you will also be eligible to apply for BCS professional membership (MBCS).