Diploma In Business and IT
Diploma In Business and IT: Introduction
The Diploma in Business and IT is a broad-based and stimulating programme. The purpose of the course is to provide students with the foundation skills and knowledge necessary for entry to BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing and BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business and Finance.
The Diploma In Business and IT course aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge of business and IT and develop basic skills in communication, team-working, problem solving and applying technology.
Upon completion of the Diploma In Business and IT, the student should be able to:
- Acquire, organize and communicate information effectively;
- Utilize technology effectively in acquiring knowledge, and in gathering, organizing and presenting information;
- Understand fundamental concepts of business and marketing and apply the knowledge and skills acquired to identify a business opportunity, and develop business plan for a small enterprise;
- Understand fundamental IT concept and apply problem solving techniques using technology;
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Course Structure for Diploma In Business and IT
The Diploma In Business and IT comprises of six subject units of study to be taught in two semesters.
Semester 1- Study Skills and Communications
- Business Fundamentals
- Discovering Computers
Semester 2
- Business Communication
- Introduction to Marketing & Entrepreneurship
- IT Skills and Applications
Assessment
This Diploma In Business and IT course is assessed by a combination of coursework and exam. Coursework will be assessed throughout the unit and exam will be at the end of each semester. Coursework involves doing a report, presentation or project work to develop an application system.
Entry Requirements to Diploma In Business and IT
- 3 GCE ‘O’ Level passes
Foreign students with qualifications equivalent to the above may be admitted on the condition that they are proficient with English. Those lacking proficiency in English will be required to take up additional English lessons.
Certification
Candidates who successfully complete this programme will be awarded the Diploma by Beacon School of Technology. This certification allows direct entry into the internationally recognized BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing (Business Information Technology) awarded by Edexcel International (UK).
Course Schedule
The Diploma In Business and IT takes approximately 360 hours excluding the development and implementation of coursework.
Full-time
- 3 units per semester
- Recommended Duration : 6 months
Part-time
- Recommended Duration : 12 months