The Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing qualification is aimed at students looking to pursue their higher education through applied learning. It provides a wide range of study in the computing field and are designed for students who wish to pursue or advance their career in Computing. In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the study of the computing field, Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing gives students the experience of the breadth and depth of the computing field and equips the students with computing skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global and the dynamic computing industry.
The BTEC HND in Computing (Cyber Security) allows students to specialise in Cyber Security. The rationale of the programme is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their core capabilities and skills required by organisations globally within the cyber security and risk management field. The BTEC HND is equivalent to the first two years of a UK Honours degree and on completing the programme, it provides opportunities for students to enter into the final year of an Honours degree in Cyber Security or related area and supports progression into relevant occupational areas.
Entry Requirements
- G.C.E A/L with a minimum of 2 ‘S’ Passes or any recognised Diploma AND
- ‘C’ Pass in English and Mathematics at G.C.E O/L AND
- Age should be at least 16 years
Duration
- 18 Months
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Modules / Units
- Programming
- Networking
- Professional Practice
- Database Design & Development
- Security
- Planning a Computing Project
- Website Design & Development
- Cyber Security
- Business Process Support
- Systems Analysis & Design
- Computing Research Project
- Applied Cryptography in the Cloud
- Network Management
- Forensics
- Information Security Management
