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NCC Advanced International Diploma in Computer Studies (IAD)

 

What is the IAD in Computer Studies?

The IAD from NCC Education is a one year programme that prepares students for a career in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and for further study. The IAD is recognised universities in the UK, USA, Australia and New Zealand as having a credit towards degree courses.

It builds on the International Diploma in Computer Studies (IDCS), emphasising the use of computing in a business context.

Course Requirements

Applicants for the NCC International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies normally will either...
       (i)    have passed the NCC Ordinary Diploma  with a total score of at least 55% (BAC pay
               particular attention to marks from more technical modules);
or    (ii)   have passed an equivalent Diploma in Computing from another organisation with a
               minimum grade of credit.

Note: relevant work experience and other qualifications in Computing may be an advantage.

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.
 

IAD Structure

The IAD qualification is a fully modular course, consisting of 10 modules (8 taught modules and a Practical Project which is a double module). To achieve IAD, students must pass, as a minimum, 4 compulsory modules and 4 elective modules and the Practical Project
  1. Compulsory Modules:


    2. Enterprise Networking ( EN )
    Business Systems Analysis( BSA )
    Business Systems Design( BSD )
    Database Systems Design( DBD )
    Practical Project ( PROJ )

  2. Elective modules
    3. The elective modules fall into the following streams:

    1. Advanced Programming
      2. C++ Programming ( C++ )
      Advanced Java( JAVA_2 )

    2. Business Management
      3. Business Management( BM )
      Managing Business Projects( PM )
    3. Internet Systems
      4. Internet Security( IS )

    For more details visit the NCC Website.

    IAD Modules for each semester

    Semester 1 Semester 2
    code description code description
    BSA Business Systems Analysis BSD Business Systems Design
    DDD Database Design and Development EN Enterprise Networking
    PROJ Practical Project PROJ Practical Project
    BM Business Management C++ C++ Programming
    JAVA_2 Advanced Java PM Project Management

    Other Course Details

    BSC Year 1 NCC International 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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