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About the Higher National Diploma in Computing
Program Highlights
- Duration: 2 years
- Credits: 240
- Delivery mode: Onsite
- Progression Route: Top-up Bachelors
The Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing is aimed at students wanting to continue their education through applied learning. The Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals provide a wide-ranging study of the computing sector and are designed for students who wish to pursue or advance their careers in computing. It equips students with the computing skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to achieve performance in the global computing environment. Additionally, it provides insight and understanding into international computing operations and the opportunities and challenges presented by a globalized marketplace.
The purpose of the programme is to develop students as professional self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the computing sector and adapt to the constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to have wide access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.
The HND in Computing is delivered across 15 modules and is meant to meet the increasing need for professional, technical and educational pathways, through a focused curriculum that prepares them for future degree-level studies and/or industry work. The curriculum promotes experiential learning through group projects, practical assignments, and class partnerships to better mirror the real-world workplace. We replicate scenarios and increase engagement through a combination of study and practical training. This ensures that learners are always learning and honing their skills.
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Module List
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Programming
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15
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Networking
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15
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Professional Practice
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15
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Database Design and Development
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15
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Security
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15
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Planning Computing Projects (Pearson Set)
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15
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Software Development Cycle
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15
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Website Design and Development
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15
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Cloud Computing
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15
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Internet of Things
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15
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Emerging technologies
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15
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Business Process Support
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15
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Operating System
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15
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E-commerce and Strategy
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15
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Computing Research Project (Pearson Sets)
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30
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Progression Route: Top up
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About Pearson
Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications are widely recognised by industry and higher education as the principal vocational qualification at Levels 4 and 5. When redeveloping the Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications in Computing, we collaborated with a wide range of students, employers, higher education providers, colleges, and subject experts to ensure that the new qualifications meet their needs and expectations. We also worked closely with the relevant professional bodies, to ensure alignment with recognised professional standards.
Why Pearson?
- Pearson is developing World Class Qualifications that empower learners to develop important skills to make progress in their lives through learning.
- Globally recognized academic and vocational qualifications.
- Pearson BTECS are recognized in more than 70 Countries.
- Pearson has over 45 Progression Partners and supports more than 250 Online Degree Programmes.
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Industry visits play a key role at Westford University College. Students are taken for industry visits around UAE where they interact with the company people and have a first-hand experience of how a corporate entity works. The crucial purpose behind this program is to accustom students to the industrial practices and workings of the corporate world. Students are exposed to practical situations and events in companies thereby honing their corporate skills and industry understanding.Day with the CEO
Day with a CEO is designed to uncover promising future leaders and allow them to walk in the shoes of a senior business leader. By spending a day with the CEO, students learn the level of responsibility and the complexities needed for today’s leading executives while also getting a feel for how these leaders create value in their organizations. It is also an opportunity for CEOs to connect with and better understand what drives the next generation.Sports Training
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