Higher National Diploma in Computing at ANC Education has designed to give you the edge to succeed in a busy market place. This programme incorporates subject-specific modules based upon generic Computing theories, and reflects modern Computing industry practices and academic developments.

BTEC Higher Nationals are accredited to the Ofqual Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). They are also mapped against the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and Subject Sector Benchmarks. The BTEC Higher Nationals offers a progression route to the final year of an honours degree in most UK universities.

Modules

• Programming
• Networking
• Professional Practice
• Database Design and Development
• Security
• Managing a Successful Computing Project
• Maths for Computing
• Data Analytics
• Computing Research Project
• Business Intelligence
• Network Security
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Data Mining
• Information Security Management
• Artificial Intelligence

Programme Structure

A diverse range of teaching strategies including lectures, tutorials, case studies, continuous assessment, group and individual assignments are designed to achieve the necessary learning outcomes. Greater emphasis is placed on relevant domains based on selection of aforementioned specializations.

Career Prospects

By following this programme students will eventually enter the final year of BSc (Hons) Information Technology offered by UWL, UK. The graduates will get the opportunity of employment in the areas of; IT operations, business analysis, database administration, software engineering, project management, Networking, computer security and web development.

Higher National Diploma in Business at ANC Education has designed to give you the edge to succeed in a busy market place. This programme incorporates subject-specific modules based upon generic business theories, and reflects modern business industry practices and academic developments.

BTEC Higher Nationals are accredited to the Ofqual Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). They are also mapped against the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and Subject Sector Benchmarks. The BTEC Higher Nationals offers a progression route to the final year of an honours degree in most UK universities.

Modules

• Business and the Business Environment
• Marketing Processes and Planning
• Human Resource Management
• Leadership and Management
• Accounting Principles
• Managing a Successful Business Project
• Business Law
• Recording Financial Transactions
• Research Project
• Organisational Behaviour
• Statistics for Management
• Business Strategy
• International Marketing
• Pitching and Negotiation Skills
• Business Intelligence

Learning Activities and Assessment

Learning activities include lectures, tutorials, case studies, group work, projects, presentations, internships, etc. Students’ learning will be evaluated throughout the program with reports, quizzes, presentations, and the final assessment (project/ examination) for certification.

Entry Criteria

• GCE A-Levels or GCE O-Levels (London/ Local)
• Recognized Diploma in a related field or equivalent qualification
• ANC Foundation Program

Duration

• After O/L 32 months (Full time / Part-Time)
• After A/L 24 months (Full time / Part-Time)

Programme Structure

The programme consists of lectures, tutorials, case studies, cluster discussions, multimedia tutorials and a research project. These are envisioned to develop students’ practical skills related to management techniques and to enrich their ability to work professionally in a group or independently in a disciplined and structured environment.

Career Prospects

As a graduate you may follow a career in the commercial, industrial or public sectors. You will also have additional skills in the operation of international businesses which will give you a competitive advantage. Therefore, this course will prepare you for a career in any of the main areas of business such as International Management Consultancy, Human Resources and Personnel, Marketing, Advertising, Retail, Banking, Insurance, Sales, Purchasing and Accountancy with organizations operating in Sri Lanka or Internationally.