Programme Objectives | Award | Entry Requirements | Syllabus | Assessment | Career Opportunities | Progression | Protection for Learners | Course Duration & Pricing

Certificate in Information Technology

The function and influence of the computer is pervasive in contemporary society. Today's computers process the daily transactions of international banks, the data from communication satellites, the images in video games, and even the fuel and ignition systems of automobiles.

There is virtually no field or profession that does not rely upon computer science for the problem-solving skills and the production expertise required in the efficient processing of information. Computer scientists, therefore, enjoy a wide variety of career possibilities.

Programme Objectives

This qualification affords learners the opportunity to pursue a professional career in the IT sector. A successful participant will become a highly computer literate individual with an internationally recognised qualification that can lead to further qualifications at Degree level. Assessment is both continuous and end of year.

Award

A FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Information Technology (CITXX) is awarded to learners who successfully complete all modules.  A record of achievement is awarded to students who successfully complete one module. For further information on a FETAC award click here and you will be directed to the FETAC website.

Entry Requirements

• National Vocational Certificate Level 1, Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent qualifications.
• Curriculum Vitae or Interview
• Mature Applicants (23 Yrs) with relevant life and work experience.

Syllabus

1. Computer Architecture & Systems
2. Computer Programming
3. Database Methods
4. Electronics
5. Web Authoring
6. Communications
7. Work Experience
8. Maths

Assessment:

Continuous assessment applies all year round and roughly represents 60% of the final grade. Assignments are to be completed during the year. There is an end of year assesment that represents the remaining 40% of the final grade.

Career Opportunities:

The completion of this course provides an excellent opportunity for the successful participant to secure a recognised Irish qualification that can assist in a variety of roles in various sectors of employment.  IT skills are widely demanded in sectors such as Financial Services, Marketing, Business Organisation, IT, Sales, etc.

Progression:

Successful participants of this course are awarded a FETAC Level 5 Certificate and are eligible to progress to further education opportunities at Business Management Institute or with other third level institutions.  Full details are provided in the document titled ‘BMI Access Transfer & Progression’ which is available on enrolment or on request.

Protection for Learners:

Business Management Institute adheres to the Qualifications (Education & Training) Act of 1999 which addresses Protection for Learners. The Act seeks to ensure that learners have every opportunity to complete a programme leading to an award.  To fulfil the requirements of this act Business Management Institute has in place a written agreement with two other providers who will allow Learners to transfer over their programmes should Business Management Institute cease to provide the programme in question. Full details of this arrangement is supplied on enrolment or on request.

Course Duration and Pricing

• The course commences on the 2nd of October 2007, finishes on May the 16th, 2008
• It is held 2 days a week, Monday and Tuesday 9.30am to 5.30pm
• All modules are completed in the academic year
• Course fees include registration fees, exam fees and course material
• The tuition fee is €2,300
• A revision course & mock examination are included in the tuition fee

Please email info@bmi.ie for further information. All courses at BMI are run subject to demand.