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 the Programme

International Diploma in Computing provides a basic knowledge of computer hardware and software, introduce the business functions to which computers are applied, and examine the ways in which computers are integrated into business organizations. The programme will also provide the specific mathematical skills required for the practical understanding of the use of computers, and sufficient training in programming to make possible the effective writing and documentation of a suite of programs using an appropriate programming language.

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Benefits

• A grasp of the fundamental principles, theories and concepts of computing and analysis of information sources;
• Knowledge and understanding of the practice of designing code and documenting programmes, write programmes with common data structures and perform data manipulation;
• The ability to use, appreciate and analytically interpret computing activities and relate them to underlying theoretical concepts for appropriate disciplines;
• Ability to enhance educational and career prospects in the Information Technology areas of private and public enterprise
• Receive knowledge of the technologies and methods relevant for creating and maintaining computing systems that support business data handling requirements of organisations
• Deal with creation of effective information technology systems such as solutions to business problems, as well as the management of such systems

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Programme Structure

C1001 Computer and Information Processing

• Describe the characteristics of computer hardware and explain their functions
• 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
• Understand the various data structures, file organisation and limitations of the physical media which data are stored
• 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 operations, development and control activities within a typical data processing department

C1002 Programme Design

• Describe the principles and activities of systems analysis to the program specification stage.
• Apply current program design methods.
• Understand and use different data structures in program.
• Use available techniques and tools for testing.

C1003 Mathematics for Computing

• Conversion numbers to various bases and perform simple binary arithmetic operations.
• Use algebraic terminology to solve algebraic equations.
• Perform simple statistical calculations.
• Use Boolean algebra, Venn diagram and logic networks.
• Use appropriate methods in determining accuracy in computations.

C1004 Project: Web Publishing with HTML, JavaScript and Applets

• Overview of the World Wide Web
• HTML
• Security on the Web-Overview
• JavaScript
• Introduction to Java
• Incorporating Java Applets

C1005 Project: C Programming

• Introduction to C
• Forming and Building a "C" programme
• Theory on Selection Structure
• Iteration Structure
• Arrays
• Files Handling

C1006 Computer Networks

• Understand the need for networking and recognise the importance of networking in current computer areas.
• Appreciate the different types of network: peer to peer and client-server.
• Equip students with basic network administration, theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
  

C1022 Introduction to Java

• Built a stand-alone Java application
• Exploit the object-oriented features of Java
• Write Java code that is efficient and robust
• Build a simple Java applet
• Use multithreading techniques
• Create a simple graphical interface

C1025 SQL(Access 2003)

• Describe the relational aspects of a database management system
• Input and update data from a database
• Writing basic SQL statements
• Writing queries and sub-queries to retrieve data from a database
• Writing single row and multiple row functions

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Min 16 years old:

• 'A' Levels or equivalent conducted in English
• 'A' Levels or equivalent conducted in English (Must do English Communication)
• Minimum 5 'N' Levels or 3 GCE 'O' Levels or equivalent with English (Must do CT and LS as enrichment modules)
• Minimum 5 'N' Levels or 3 GCE 'O' Levels or equivalent without English (Must do English Communication, then Critical Thinking and Learning Skills as enrichment modules)

Mature Entry

• Minimum 21 years old with 4 years of secondary education or equivalent
• No exemptions will be granted for prior work experience
• Exemptions may be granted for professional certifications attained at the discretion of Informatics Academy
  

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