Technical Infrastructure
Gain insights into IT infrastructure concepts to guide your understanding of computer systems architecture for effective configuration and use. Concepts of single user, multi-user, and centralised operating systems are covered, along with applications and end-user computing.
Real World Technology Implementation
Adapt a wide-ranging, multidisciplinary introduction to the evolution and application of increasingly complex and powerful computer systems (and other forms of digital technology) with particular emphasis on your impact on society.
Visual Programming
Basic and intermediate knowledge of programming and database. Basic understanding of concepts and application of Object Oriented Programming techniques, the software development life-cycle, principles of software engineering, development of software solutions for business applications including file handling and graphical interface applications, concepts and organization of databases, design and creation of simple relational databases, SQL.
Hardware and App Administration
An introduction to the concepts underlying systems and application configuration and administration covering a range of application types. You will build on your SQL skills learning to create complex queries, as well as learning about DBMS system optimisation and configuration, backup and security.
Business Technologies
Develop an understanding of how information systems are used to support businesses. Learn legal, and ethical issues that impact on the provision of IT services and systems. Internet services and methods for protecting organisational data and systems together with practices for ensuring business continuity will be covered. You will also apply design principles in the creation of media and websites.
Computer Networking
How to provide knowledge and skills required to build a scalable switched and routed computer network.
IT Service Provision
Gain insights into frameworks for the processes and procedures involved in providing IT Services. You will apply these processes and procedures in troubleshooting and resolving a range of common problems.
Operating Systems
Skills and knowledge to select, install, configure and secure systems to meet organisation requirements. You will also learn about different types of operating systems, both proprietary and opensource.