Professional Computing & Information Processing

Introduction

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
 

Programme Objectives
 

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  is structured for those with sound data entry and application experience, provided  they also have numeric & 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:
 

Certificate
 

1.  Information Processing

2.  Programming

3.  General Purpose Software

4.  Numeracy & Accounting
 

Diploma

1.  Number and  Logic

2.  Systems Analysis

3.  Applications

4.  Programming Project
 

Advanced Diploma

1.  Managing Computer Systems

2.  Hardware & Operating System

3.  Networks

4.  Feasibility Study

 

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

 

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.

 

Applicants over the age of 18 who do not hold one of the recommended entrance qualifications may also register for the programme providing they have been in full-time employment for a minimum of one year.

 

Duration: Two years full time study for the Diploma

                  One year full time study for the Advanced Diploma