The Institute for the Management of Information Systems (IMIS)

Institute for the Management of Information Systems is universally recognised as the professional body providing qualification in the area of management information systems, which are vital for the effective management of business. The IMIS takes keen interest in provision of data processing education and training and conducts its own examinations. They are widely recognised as awarding the most prestigious data processing qualification in the private and public sector of business.

Its particular value lies in the fact that it not only covers the technical and managerial aspects of data processing, but also the commercial and administrative environments within which computer systems are used. The institute offers three progressive levels, leading to acceptance for a  Degree course at most UK universities. KCBC provides all IMIS courses leading to an IMIS Higher Diploma and refers students to universities for a Degree or  Graduate Diploma courses.

IMIS Qualification (Levels)

¨      FOUNDATION

¨   DIPLOMA

¨   HIGHER DIPLOMA

Foundation Diploma Module

FO1   Communication Skills

F02    Arithmetic

F03    Computing Awareness

F04    Use of Packages

F05    Book Keeping

F06    Office Practice

Entry Requirements

Four GCSE passes at grade C or above including English and Maths, or equivalent overseas qualification. Mature students over 21 with two years of approved work experience may also apply.

Duration: One Year  (With Diploma Two Years)

Diploma Modules

D21    Information Systems Practice

D22    Business Fundamentals

D23    Communications and Business Technology

D24    Programming and Web Applications

D25    Business Information Systems

D26    Information Systems Building

Entry Requirements

Completion of Foundation Diploma or Four GCSE passes at grade C or above including English and Maths and one A Levels GCE passes or equivalent overseas qualifications.

Duration: One year (With Foundation Diploma Two Years)

Higher Diploma Modules

H31    Management Information Systems

H32    Information Systems Strategy

H33    Contemporary Information Systems Development

H34    Database Development

H35    Project Management

H36    Business Information Systems Project

Entry Requirements

Completion of Higher Diploma or BTEC National Certificate/Diploma in Computing or related subject, of Five GCSE passes at grade C or above including English Maths and two A Levels GCE, one of which must be in computing.

Duration: One Year

*Students wishing to study for any of the programmes above need to join the IMIS as a student Member. The course commencement dates are September, July and January and examinations are conducted in June and December. For further details please contact the college admission office.

The Certificate, Diploma & Advanced Diploma in Professional Computing & Information Processing

This ICM Professional Computing & Information Processing programme is designed for those who either wish to make a career in the field of computing or who need a sound all round knowledge of the subject area.

Certificate

Provides an introduction to the subject, and is structured for those with no previous knowledge or experience of computing. Successful candidates will have attained a standard of computer literacy and numeracy which will enable them to either proceed to more advanced studies or take up careers as data entry clerks, trainee operators or junior trainee programmers.

Diploma

The Diploma level structured for those with sound data entry and applications experience, providing they also have numeracy & accounting skills. Successful candidates will have a firm basis for seeking positions as computer operators or trainee programmers. Candidates who do not wish to make computing a career will have attained a high level of computer literacy and awareness, which will enhance their job prospects in other areas.

Advanced Diploma

The final examinations, at this level takes the student to an HND level and provide an opportunity for entry on to computing degree or post graduate programmes. Successful candidates should expect to be able to enter a professional computing environment with an academic and vocational background of sufficient strength to enable them to manager. Alternatively the qualification can be offered as an entry qualification for post-graduate studies.

Course Structure

Subjects:                    

   Certificate Level:

1 Information Processing

2 Computer Programming I

3 Computer Applications

4 Numeracy & Accounting

   Diploma Level:

1.  Computer Arithmetic & Logic

2.  Systems Analysis & Design

3.  Computer Programming II

4.  Programming Project

   Advanced Diploma Level:

1.  Management & Computer Systems

2.  Hardware & Computer Architecture

3.  Systems & Database Theory

4.  Feasibility Study Project

Entry Requirements

The Institute operates An ‘Open Entry’ policy in respect of many of its vocational programmes but prospective students should note that the following entrance qualification are recommended for those wishing to undertake this programme:

1 The ICM Business Studies Group Certificate

2 One GCE A- level plus Three GCSEs (or equivalents)

3 Any qualification equivalent to one of the above.

Course Duration: One-year full time study at each level

Examinations

Externally set and marked by the Institute. Examinations are held in March, June, September and December each year. Candidates must have registered and paid-up Student Members of the Institute at the time they undertake the examinations