Hnd (Higher National Diploma) in Computing
BTEC HND in Computing course is offered by Pearson – UK, a world leading education, training and examination body. Pearson qualifications are accepted by over 115 Universities around the world. This new Pearson Higher National Qualifications in Computing (RQF accredited) are designed to meet the expectations of students, employers, higher education providers, subject experts and colleges. This programme provides the right balance between knowledge and skills through continuous assessments, practical activities and assignments and is recognized by employers worldwide due to the quality assured in the programme of study. On successful completion of this programme, students can directly enter in to a degree at Level 6(final year).
BELOW SPECIALIST PATHWAYS AVAILABLE
Pearson BTEC HND in Computing (Network Engineering)
Pearson BTEC HND in Computing (Software Engineering)
RECOGNITION (UPON COMPLETION)
Eligible for the direct entry to final year of BSc (Hons) degree in IT & Computing.
COURSE TYPE
Part Time
COURSE COMMENCEMENT DATES
February/ October
DURATION
2 Years
COURSE MODULES
| Semester I | |
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1 |
Programming |
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2 |
Networking |
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3 |
Professional Practice |
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4 |
Managing a Successful Computing Project |
| Semester II | |
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1 |
Security |
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2 |
Database Design & Development |
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3 |
Website Design & Development |
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4 |
Computer Systems Architecture |
| Semester III | |
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1 |
Computing Research Project |
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2 |
Business Intelligence |
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3 |
Systems Analysis & Design |
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4 |
E-Commerce & Strategy |
| Semester IV | |
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1 |
Computing Research Project |
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2 |
Database Management Systems |
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3 |
Data Structures & Algorithms |
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4 |
Emerging Technologies |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- GCE (A/L) Sri Lankan/London 2 passes with credit pass for English in GCE (O/L) OR
- Recognized IT Diploma with credit pass for English in GCE (O/L) Sri Lanka/London
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Job opportunities are available in following different areas in Computing for the students who are successfully competing Pearson BTEC HND in Computing.
Software Developer, Website Designer/ Developer, Systems Designer, System Analyst, Business Analyst, Games Developer, System Tester, Data Analyst, Database Administrator, IT Support Technician, IT Project Manager, Network Engineer, Data Engineer.