Bridging programme to BSc. (Hons) Computing and Information Systems Programme : BTEC (UK) HND in Computing

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INTRODUCTION

Edexcel, a Pearson company, is the UK’s largest awarding body, offering academic and vocational qualifications and testing to more than 25,000 schools, colleges, employers and other places of learning in the UK and in over 100 countries worldwide. The Business Technology ( BTEC ) suite of vocational qualifications are recognised by employers and higher education institutions worldwide. They have been developed to provide the required knowledge, understanding and skills, in an industry-focused context, to ensure progress into or within employment and/or the option to continue study in the vocational area.

ACQUIRE A BSC HONOURS DEGREE VIA THE BTEC HND IN COMPUTING AND SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

Students completing this recently revised and highly practical, IT professional Higher National Diploma ( HND ) can take their academic qualification one step further and earn a BSc Honours Degree as this HND can be used for direct entry into the final year of the BSc. ( Hons ) Computing and Information Systems from the University of Greenwich.

Entry Requirements

Rules of Progression

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for entry to the BTEC HND Computing and Systems Development, you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

CXC (4 O'levels including Maths & English(A)) graduates WITH ABE BIS/BM Certificate,
Cape/A-level graduates,
21 years and over with relevant working experience.

Candidates who do not meet these entry requirements will be considered on an individual basis.

Registration Information

In order to register, you must first proceed to the University of Greenwich Department for verification of your entry qualifications before any payments or registration can be done. You must provide evidence of your entry qualifications by presenting:

(a) Original certificates along with 2 copies.
(b) A detailed Resume and Job Letter (if employed)

If your entry qualifications are satisfactory you are then required to complete the following forms when registering:

1. SBCS Registration Form (for registration with SBCS)
2. GATE Application and Clearance Forms (for tuition funding - nationals only) *

*Please note in order for nationals to apply for GATE, you must bring your original Birth Certificate, National ID or Passport.

Programme Content

This programme is taught using a blended approach of practical industry relevant experiences and academics.

MANDATORY CORE UNITS

Business Skills for e-Commerce
Computer Systems
Employability and Professional Development
Project Design Implementation and Evaluation

SPECIALIST UNITS

Systems Analysis and Design
Website Design
Website Management
Data Analysis and Design
Web Applications Development
Internet Server Management
Programming in Java
Programming in .NET
Networking Infrastructure
Local Area Networking Technologies
IT Security Management
Digital Forensics

Tuition Information

TUITION

Tuition commences on Monday, September 10, 2012. Students awaiting results for their entry qualification will be allowed to start tuition and pay a Caution Fee of TT$1000.00. This fee will be refunded once GATE clearance is received. Tuition for courses will be offered in specific semesters: