About Informatics Academy

The Informatics Academy has been institutionalized to ensure that its award, bearing the quality assurance mark, will be recognised and accepted by employers and universities for employment and transfer credit respectively.

The Informatics Academic Governance is the backbone on which the quality of our awards is judged. Collectively, the Academic Council interacts with the International Advisory Panel and thereby empowers Examination Council and Examination Board the authority to grant the Informatics Academy awards.

Represented by a group of respected and experienced academic leaders drawn from universities in the United Kingdom, Australia and the United States of America, each member of the International Advisory Panel brings with them a wide range of educational leadership and management experience. The Academic Council is responsible for the academic affairs for Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Institute of Business, Finance and Management, Institute of Engineering and Institute of Knowledge Economy.

You can get more information about the Informatics Academy from the following link: http://www.informaticsgroup.com/ia

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About NCC Education

Originally part of the National Computing Centre, NCC Education started offering IT qualifications in 1976 and from 1997 developed its Higher Education portfolio to include Foundation and Business programmes. With Accredited Partners in over 45 countries, five International Offices and Academic Managers worldwide, NCC Education employs the latest technologies for learning, assessment and support.

NCC Education qualifications range from ICT for schools to the International Degree Pathway in Business or IT. The programmes are recognised by universities, professional bodies and employers. Learners are able to upgrade their skills on professional development modular programmes or complete their University Degrees and Masters in their home country or in the UK.

Visit NCC Education official website: http://www.nccedu.com/

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About EC Council

EC Council, based in the US , is the world's leading provider of cerftification in cybersecurity in 60 countries. The International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) is a member driven international organization of academicians, industry practitioners from the e-Business domain. Members include practitioners from all levels of various fields and in a broad range of industries. EC -Council has certified individuals from world class institutions like the FBI,CIA, US Marine , US Air force, US Army , Singapore Police Force, Maritime and many reputable organisations.
EC Council provides professional certification and facilitates peer interaction to build and enhance the knowledge, skill and professional growth of its members, EC -Council offers several options for aspiring and practicing Electronic Commerce professionals to internalize and draw on skills identified as essential web industry standard for Electronic Commerce.

About the Programme

The programme is designed to provide students a comprehensive and practical exposure in networking and cybersecurity. With the introduction of network manangement, wireless communications technology. computer hacking and forensic concepts and hands-on lab exercises of real life sceBenarios, the main focus of the course is the application of this knowledge to the current and future IT network and cybersecurity environment.

Benefits

- This Course is created in collaboration with EC Council.

- Students can obtain three certificate of achievements from EC Council after completing the IDNC & IADNC.

Completion of Diploma in Networks and Cybersecurity programme

1.Certificate of Network Security Foundations

Completion of Advanced Diploma in Networks and Cybersecurity Programme

2.Certificate of Ethical Hacking Foundations
3.Certificate of Computer Forensic Foundations

Career Prospects

• Network Manager
• Network Specialist
• IT Security Specialist
• Computer Operations Network Manager
• Network and Computer Systems Administrator
• Network Systems and Data Communications Analyst


Recognition

The International Diploma in Networks & Cybersecurity is jointly awarded by Informatics Academy.
The main objective to institutionalise an international tertiary education awarding body is to confer you awards that are of the highest academic quality. Informatics Academy ensures its award, bearing the quality assurance mark, will be recognised and accepted by employers and universities for employment and transfer credit respectively.
You will receive an international tertiary qualification awarded by an independent awarding body, which has its location in the United Kingdom, the United States and Singapore. This certification will not only be equivalent to that awarded by any tertiary institutions, but seeks to offer international recognition both in terms of credit transfer and employment opportunities.

Programme Structure

C1001 Computers and Information Processing
This module describes the characteristics of computer hardware and explains their functions. Students will learn to appreciate the social and economic implications of the use of various ranges of computer systems, identify the different types of computer networks and data communication standards. Various data structures, file organization and limitations of the physical media which data are stored will be introduced. Upon completion of the module, students will also be able to explain the types of software and computer languages used in current computer systems, describe the functions of an operating system and the facilities offered to a programmer, describe the features of common data processing systems, as well as describe the operations, development and control activities within a typical data processing department.

C1004 Project: Web Design with HTML, Javascript and Java Applets
This module is a project-based module that allows students full creativity in creating a website using HTML, Javascript and Java Applets. Students will learn to create built-in forms, handle web events and javascript objects and applets.

C1047 Mathematics for Communication Systems
This module will introduce students to the necessary related mathematics skills required in information and communication engineering. The syllabus will prepare those proceeding for higher qualification in this field. Topics covered include basic mathematics concepts presented through algebra, trigonometry, analytic geometry and calculus. Students will also get an introduction to the technical applications of these skills.

C1035 Network Essentials
This module will equip students with basic network administration, theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Students will learn to understand the need for networking and recognise the importance of networking. They will also appreciate the different types of network: peer to peer and client-server.

C1048 Java Programming
This module introduces simple object-oriented techniques using Java. The module covers Java applications using the JDK compiler, then move on to Applets so students will have a more thorough understanding of the programming process.

C1046 Wireless and Communication Technology
In this module, students will learn the trends and evolvement in wireless communications system, the different types of cellular technologies available and other emerging cellular systems.

C1051 Systems Administration
Using the Windows 2000 platform, you will learn how to install, configuration and administration of the Windows 2000 server. This course will also prepare you for the Microsoft’s MCSE certification on Windows 2000 Professional and Server Administration.

C1053 Principles of Network Security
This module introduces to students the concepts of network security, TCP/IP fundamentals, network security threats and security policies, firewalls and encryption techniques.

Programme Duration

12 months and up to a maximum of 36 months

Advancement Pathway

Assessment Structure

Each unit will contain its own assessment. The assessment may take the form of an assignment and/or test and written examination. Project units are 100% non-examination based.
In order to be awarded the Diploma or Advanced Diploma, candidates will have to achieve an overall pass of 40% for Year 1 and Year 2 on all the written examinations, assignments and project required by the course.

Candidates must also achieve a minimum of 90% attendance for full-time students and 80% attendance for part-time students.


Entry Requirements

A good working knowledge of both spoken and written English is vital.
Students accepted for entry to this course will possess one of the following:

-At least 2 GCE ‘A’ Levels or Completed High School or equivalent (CGS).
-At least 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels, 16 years old and upon completion of the International Foundation Programme (CGS).
-Mature candidates who are above 21 years old.
-Other equivalent qualifications deemed suitable by Informatics Higher Education, Global Business Unit

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