Advanced Diploma in Business Information Technology

Module 1: Information Systems Analysis
The module aims to equip the learner with a range of tools to analyse the function and requirements of Information Systems, as well as the skills to compare systems analysis models, and to examine them in the wider context of the Internet and the social, economic and political climate of an organisation.

Module 2: Database Design and Development
The module builds on a basic understanding of database concepts in order to enhance students’ skills in the design and development of databases and database management systems, as well as investigating enterprise applications of databases.

Module 3: Dynamic Websites
The module aims to build on existing knowledge of both databases and web design in order to build dynamic websites connected to databases using technologies such as PHP and MySQL. The module also covers XML-based web services (e.g. RSS) in order to equip the learner with a range of skills to present content dynamically on the World Wide Web.

Module 4: Information Systems and Organisations
The module introduces participants to the subject of Information Systems and Technology (IS/IT ) in organisations, taking a broad perspective on how IS/IT can be managed effectively within the organisational context. Students will demonstrate an appreciation of the role of IS/IT and information in modern organisations, including the management of social, cultural and political aspects that are important to the successful adoption of technology.

Module 5: Principles of Business Operations
This module is designed to help students appreciate and understand business operations in both the manufacturing and services sectors. The module will discuss the basic principles of operations within a global context from three key perspectives: understanding operations, designing operations and managing operations. Topics to be covered will include value chains and global operations, technology, design and
layout, capacity and resource planning and management, quality, lean operations, etc.

Module 6: Business IT Project
The module is designed to provide students with the opportunity to employ the skills they have gained in order to develop an IT solution in the context of a loosely specified business problem, incorporating skills in project management, analysis, design and evaluation. Through the combination of project sessions, private study and tutorial supervision on this module, students will produce for assessment a proposal, report, evaluation and presentation of their project.