Diploma in Computing
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Diploma
DURATION
12 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: This outlines the Diploma in Computing at IDEA Academy in Dubai. It describes a Bachelor of Science in Computing focused on IT. Core topics include mathematics, programming, data analytics, software development, data structures, computer systems, website design and databases. In year two you can specialize in digital marketing, blockchain or intelligent systems with industry projects.
Career Outcomes: This pathway prepares you for technical IT roles. Career opportunities include: database administrator, IT technical support officer, applications programmer, systems programmer, systems analyst, programmer, data analyst. Graduates can move into roles across software engineering, web development or digital marketing depending on specialization.
The Bachelor of Science in Computing is a practical qualification that will prepare you for a successful career in IT and computing.
The programme will cover areas such as mathematics, programming, data analytics, software development, data structures, computer systems, website design and development, and database design and implementation, amongst many other topics.
In your second year of study, you will have the opportunity to tailor the programme to reflect your particular interests or career aspirations by specialising in one of three areas: digital marketing, blockchain or intelligent systems.
Target Audience
This course is targeted at:
- individuals seeking academic and professional advancement in computing;
- mid-career break professionals looking for opportunities to return or change their career.
Modules
You are required to complete all 10 compulsory modules (60 ECTS) to fulfil the requirements of this diploma
5 modules towards a Certificate
- Academic Writing
- Mathematics 1
- Programming
- Website Design and Development
- Computer Systems Architectures
5 modules towards a Diploma
- Data Analytics
- Operating Systems
- Client/Server Computing Systems
- Computer Networks
- Software Development Lifecycles
Career Paths
The possible positions for which this programme aims to prepare for include, but are not limited to:
- data base administrator
- IT technical support officer
- applications programmer
- systems programmer
- systems analyst
- programmer