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NCC International Diploma in Computer Studies (IDCS)

 

What is the IDCS in Computer Studies?

This is a one-year course that provides a foundation in Information Technlogy. During 1100 hours of study time students are prepared for practical work in computing and information proessing.
The objectives of the course are to:
  • deliver well trained people with effective and practical business oriented IT skills capable or making a real conribution in the work place;
  • give students the opportunity to specialise in particular technical and business options through the use of electives;
  • establish an international standard of high quality training to universally recognised qualifications

Course Requirements

Applicants for the NCC International Ordinary Diploma in Computer Studies normally will either...
       (i)    have passed the O’ levels or A’ levels with at least a second division and at least grade
               B in English and Maths;
or    (ii)    have successfully completed a certificate level course in computer studies;
or    (iii)   have relevant work experience in the computing industry.

Note: all successful applicants are required to sit an aptitude test and attend an interview.

All applicants must submit a completed application form indicating an employer or other sponsor
who has agreed to be responsible for the payment of course fees.
 

IDCS Structure

The IDCS qualification consists of eight taught modules (i.e. four externally examined and four internally examined) and four projects.
  1. Externally examined modules:
    2. Computer Technology( CT )
    Systems Development( SD )
    Business Organisation( BO )
    Business Communication( B_Com )

  2. Internally examined modules
    3. The elective modules fall into five main categories:
    1. Computer Programming
      2. Programming Methods ( PM )
      Java( JAVA )

    2. Computer Technical Support
      3. A+ (PC Support Technician)( A+ )

    3. Internet and Multimedia
      4. Developing a Website ( Web )

    4. E-Commerce
      5. E-Commerce ( ECom )
      Developing a Website( Web )

    5. Practical Projects( Project )
      6. These are a part of every internally examined module

    All students are expected to study the electives JAVA, Programming methods and Developing a Website but would study only one of E-Commerce and A+ to make a total of four electives.

    For more details visit the NCC Website.

    IDCS Modules for each Semester

    Semester 1 Semester 2
    code description code description
    CT Computer Technology CT Computer Technology
    Java JAVA Java JAVA
    PM Programming Methods PM Programming Methods
    BO Business Organisation A+ A+
    B_Com Business Communication E_Com E-Commerce
    Web Building Web sites  
    SD Systems Development  

    Other Course Details

    BSC Year 2 NCC International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies

    BSC Year 3 BAC Professional Studies in Computing

    BSC Year 4  University of Sunderland (UK) Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Studies

    Proposed BSC Year 3   BAC Professional Studies in Business

    PROPOSEDBSC Year 4  Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Information Technology
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