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Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing and Systems Development (EDEXCEL UK)

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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.

 

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 commences on Monday 10th September, 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:

 

Saturdays only mode:

  • March - June,
  • August - November,
  • January - April
  • May - August
  • September - December
  • January - April
  • May - August
  • September - December

 

Full time and Part time modes:

  • September - December,
  • January - April,
  • May - August,
  • September - December
  • January - April
  • May - August
  • September - December
  • January - April
  • May - August

TUITION VENUE


Full time, Part time and Saturday modes are available at the following Campuses:

  • San Fernando
  • Trincity
  • Champs Fleurs

 

Duration Of Programme

 

This programme can be successfully completed in 2.3 years (7 semesters) in FULL TIME mode OR 2.6 (8 semesters) in PART TIME and SATURDAY modes.

 

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