Specially designed for working adults, the Executive Diploma in Information Technology provides students with the knowledge to utilise and manage cutting-edge technologies. The programme focuses on providing excellent and high quality education through a motivating environment, which is based on student-centered learning.
The Executive Diploma recognises prior learning and skills gained through work experience as entry into the programme. Instead of a higher education diploma that would normally take 3 years, the Executive Diploma is for working adults and can be completed in just 1 ½ years.
The Executive Diploma in Information Technology gives students a strong foundation upon which to build a career in the IT industry. It covers the usage of essential software which is highly applicable in today’s technologies.
Among the software utilised throughout the programme are: C++, which is a statically typed, free-form, multi-paradigm, compiled, general-purpose programming language for Data Structures and Algorithms; Java, which is currently one of the most popular programming languages in use, and is widely used from application software to web applications; MS Project, which is a project management software program designed to assist Project Managers in developing plans, assigning resources to tasks, tracking progress, managing budgets and analysing workloads; Visual Basic, which is the third-generation event-driven programming language and integrated development environment (IDE); and Adobe Flash, which is a multimedia platform used to add animation, video, and interactivity to web pages.
Students will also learn how to manage database systems and gain vital understanding of software engineering.
Combined with Programming Methodology for the designing and drawing of diagrams for programs, Basic Mathematics for Computing and Systems Analysis and Design for the designing of system diagrams, the Executive Diploma will put graduates in good stead to launch a successful career in information technology.
Note: You will be required to do 3 compulsory MQA Subjects
This programme is available to working adults with a minimum age of 21.
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