Overview

This qualification (120 Credits) is designed to provide career development opportunities for those who are working in Information technology at middle and senior management level. This programme aims to develop a critical understanding of management in the context of Computing systems and IT Development

The qualification will offer a theoretical understanding of the concepts and an overview of IT combined with business. It will equip you to find employment with management prospects in IT industry or to continue your professional or academic studies in a related area.

Entry requirements

This is a stand-alone qualification but there are entry requirements. Applicants must have obtained one of the following:

LMQ Level 5 Diploma in information technology qualification or should have obtained one of the following:

• A UK Degree or Overseas equivalent.
• Level 5 qualifications from another internationally recognised awarding body or approved Overseas Institutes of Higher Education.

Equivalences

This qualification is equivalent to the following:

Framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

• Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Graduate Diplomas, Graduate Certificates

Regulated Qualifications Framework for England and Northern Ireland

• Technical/Vocational Qualifications Level 6

Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales

• Vocational Qualifications, Professional Certificates in Education, Apprenticeships

National Framework of Qualifications for Ireland

• Higher Diplomas

Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

• Bachelor’s/Ordinary Degrees, Technical Apprenticeships, PDA, SVQ, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificates, Award

• Computer Systems Architecture
• Information Technology Virtualisation
• Work-based Experience
• Web Server Scripting
• Local Area Networking Technologies
• Financial Decision Making for Managers
• Project Management
• Computer Games Design and Development

Duration and delivery

This qualification is expected to be delivered minimum of 12 months for full-time study. Centres should make sure the Total Qualification Times (TQM) or National Learning Hours (NLH) are covered as per the qualification requirements. This programme is flexible and delivered face-to-face, distance learning, through lectures, tutorials, seminars.

Progressions

The successful candidates have a wider opportunity to progress onto the higher-level qualifications. As this qualification is equivalent to Level 6 (QCF/RQF), the candidates are eligible to gain direct entry into a masters degree programmes.