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BTEC HND In Computing (Software Engineering)

Course Overview

Aim of the Course

BTEC Higher Nationals offer a strong emphasis on practical skills development along with the development of essential knowledge and understanding in Computing.

Pearson BTEC Higher National qualification in Computing are work-related qualifications for students taking their first steps into employment, or for those already in employment and seeking career development opportunities.

The Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Business (RQF) is a qualification with a minimum of 240 credits.

This programme is suitable for students planning for a specialized career in Software Engineering.

Students who complete this Level 5 qualification, are able to register for a Top-Up (final year) Computing degree at IDM.

Furthermore, this qualification is accepted by more than 300 Universities around the world, for entry in to the final year of a Computing Degree programme.

The objectives of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing are as follows:

To equip students with computing skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global computing environment.
To provide education and training for a range of careers in computing, including network engineering, software engineering, data analytics, security, intelligent systems, and applications development.
To provide insight and understanding into international computing operations and the opportunities and challenges presented by a globalised market place.
To equip students with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values.
To provide opportunities for students to enter or progress in employment in computing, or progress to higher education qualifications such as an Honours degree in computing or a related area.
To provide opportunities for students to develop the skills, techniques and personal attributes essential for successful working lives.
To provide opportunities for those students with a global outlook to aspire to international career pathways.
To provide opportunities for students to achieve a nationally recognised professional qualification.
To provide opportunities for students to achieve vendor accredited certifications.
To offer students the chance of career progression in their chosen field.
To allow flexibility of study and to meet local or specialist needs.
To offer a balance between employability skills and the knowledge essential for students with entrepreneurial, employment or academic aspirations.

Course Content

Modules/ Units

Module - 1: Programming (15 Credits)

Module - 2: Networking (15 Credits)

Module - 3: Professional Practice (15 Credits)

Module - 4: Database Design & Development (15 Credits)

Module - 5: Security (15 Credits)

Module - 6: Managing a Successful Computing Project (15 Credits)

Module - 7: Strategic Information Systems (15 Credits)

Module - 8: Computer Systems Architecture (15 Credits)

Module - 9: Computing Research Project (30 Credits)

Module - 10: Business Intelligence (15 Credits)

Module - 11: Discrete Maths (15 Credits)

Module - 12: Data Structures & Algorithms (15 Credits)

Module - 13: Advance Programming (15 Credits)

Module - 14: System Analysis & Design (15 Credits)

Module - 15: Robotics (15 Credits)