Post Graduate Diploma in Information Systems

UnitsUnit 1: Object Oriented Programming (20 Credits)
Unit 2: System Development Methodologies (20 Credits)
Unit 3: Database Management Systems (20 Credits)
Unit 4: Data Analysis and Design (20 Credits)
Unit 5: Professional Issues in Computing (20 Credits)
Unit 6: Research Skills (20 Credits)

Career PathThis programme is primarily designed for graduate level students who wish to achieve an entry qualification and credits towards an MSc degree in Computer Science. The programme will also appeal to individuals with relevant employment experience and Information Technology (IT) skills who need to raise their awareness of modern approaches to the development of Information Systems. STUDIES

Accrediting and Awarding BodyAssociation of Business Practitioners (ABP)
Programme ObjectivesTo provide prospective Information system students with a body of knowledge which will:

a) Consolidate and extend any first-degree knowledge or employment experience.
b) Refresh those disciplines necessary for intensive study and personal time management.
c) Acquire and enhance basic skills in research techniques and report writing sufficient for entry to postgraduate degree programmes.
d) Develop knowledge in professional issues related to information technology as a means of furthering career progression prospects.

Course Duration12 months of full-time study at the International College of Professional Studies (ICPS).

Assessment Each unit requires two pieces of assessed work which carry equal weighting:

• an examination Internally set and marked by the ICPS, and samples of students’ work verified by ABP.
• an assignment marked internally by the ICPS and samples of students’ work verified by ABP.

Students will be given a grade each time a piece of work is assessed. To pass the unit requires a pass mark of 40% or above in both pieces of assessed work. For example, achieving a mark of 70% in one piece of work and 35% in the other will not qualify for a pass in the unit. When a student has passed both pieces of assessed work, he or she will be issued with a final grade, which will be based on the average of the two marks.

Students should apply for assessment on the Postgraduate Diploma Examination and Assignment Entry Form. On the form students should indicate which examinations they wish to sit and which assignments they intend to submit – there is no requirement to attend an examination and submit the corresponding assignment at the same sitting. If either piece of assessed work is passed it can be carried forward to future sittings.

Similarly, a re-sit of either piece of assessed work that was not passed is also permitted.Examinations will be conducted according to the ICPS Examination Regulations, which are available from the College.

Assignments Students should comply with the deadlines set by their College for the submission of assignments to ensure that they get marked on time, and submitted to ABP by the closing dates given. If the assignments are not received by the College until after the closing date, the results may be delayed until the following sitting. Students should retain a copy of their assignment as evidence of having completed and submitted their assignments.

Examinations are held in March, June, September and December each year. Candidates must be registered and paid-up Student Members of the Association of Business Practitioners at the time they undertake the examinations.

Examination Closing DatesCandidates entering for examinations must ensure that their completed Examination. Entry forms and fees reach ICPS at least six weeks before the date of the examinations. Examination Timetables indicate the Closing Date for receipt of entries for each sitting.

Examination ResultsThese are normally distributed eight weeks after each examination diet.

ExemptionsThe recognition of students’ previous achievements and experience is encouraged through the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). Students may have evidence generated from previous study, from their previous or current employment or whilst undertaking voluntary work relating to one or more of the units in the qualification. Assessors’ will assess this evidence, against the ABP Postgraduate qualification standards in the syllabuses, in the normal way. As with all evidence, assessors must be satisfied about the authenticity and currency of the material when considering whether or not the outcomes of the unit have been met. Full guidance about APL policy can be provided on request.

Entry RequirementsProspective students should note that the following entrance qualifications are required for those wishing to undertake the Postgraduate Diploma programme:

• IELTS grade 5.0 or above, or other evidence of equivalent English language proficiency and
• A recognised and recent university degree in computer science or in a closely related subject
• Possession of level 6 qualifications from other recognised awarding bodies or
• Five years experience (students must check with us regarding this experience prior to registering for the course. Such mature student must demonstrate clear intellectual potential for postgraduate studies.

*Note that a student may be admitted to the Postgraduate Diploma if he/she has one unit of the Advanced Diploma yet to be passed, but cannot be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma until subsequently passing the remaining Advanced Diploma unit.
The minimum age for registration for this programme is 18

University ProgressionThe ABP Postgraduate Diploma is recognized by various universities for entry into the masters’ programmes.

Study MethodsEach subject syllabus clearly defines the areas that you will be required to cover for each subject and your examination questions will be based on the areas and topics detailed for each subject. It is important to ensure that you obtain a copy of each subject syllabus from the college.

Each subject syllabus is linked various textbooks and the students will be expected to buy the nominated text(s) prior to the commencement of the course.

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