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Diploma of Higher Education in Computing and IT 

Diploma of Higher Education in Computing and IT
 at 
OU 
Overview

Enhances your employability and builds a solid foundation for further study

Duration

24 months

Total fee

13.51 Lakh

Mode of learning

Online

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Course Level

UG Diploma

Diploma of Higher Education in Computing and IT
 at 
OU 
Highlights

  • Earn a diploma from The Open University
  • Learn from expert faculty
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Diploma of Higher Education in Computing and IT
 at 
OU 
Course details

Who should do this course?
  • Recent high school graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in computing and IT but may not be ready for a full bachelor's degree program
What are the course deliverables?
  • Students will develop a strong foundation in computing principles, including programming languages, database management, networking concepts, and operating systems, enabling them to analyze, design, and implement software solutions effectively
  • Students will acquire the ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex computing problems using systematic approaches and critical thinking skills, applying theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios
  • Students will gain proficiency in software development methodologies and practices, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance, to develop robust and scalable software applications
  • Students will understand the importance of information security and privacy in computing systems and will learn strategies to identify vulnerabilities, implement security measures, and mitigate risks to safeguard digital assets and data
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More about this course
  • Gain confidence using and managing IT, grasp new opportunities or develop software solutions, there's a study route for you
  • Technology dominates the way we live, work, socialise and play -and computing and IT skills are increasingly essential in today's workplace
  • This diploma gives you an excellent foundation for a wide variety of IT-related careers

Diploma of Higher Education in Computing and IT
 at 
OU 
Curriculum

Stage 1

Introduction to computing and information technology 1

Introduction to computing and information technology 2

Technologies in practice

Discovering mathematics

Essential mathematics 1

Stage 2

Algorithms, data structures and computability

Cisco networking (CCNA) part 1

Communication and information technologies

Cyber security

Managing IT: the why, the what and the how

Object-oriented Java programming

Web technologies

Diploma of Higher Education in Computing and IT
 at 
OU 
Entry Requirements

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  • Not mentioned

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Contact Information

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Walton Hall, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA, United Kingdom
Milton Keynes ( Buckinghamshire)

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