Higher Diploma in Computer Science (London School of Business & Finance)
Course Information
Description
Course overview
The Higher Diploma in Computer Science (HDCS) further builds upon the skillsets of the Diploma in Information Technology. It provides one with a solid grounding in subject areas, preparing one for a career in IT and computer science across a wide spectrum of industries, and is suitable for those who wish to prepare themselves for essential roles in the workplace requiring technical expertise, or as a progression pathway to higher education.
Upon completion of the HDCS, students will have attained strong skillsets and requisite domain knowledge, and may progress to degree programmes at various UK, US, or Australian Universities and may be eligible to gain advanced standings for certain course selections. Students are encouraged to bring their own laptop for practicing laboratory practical exercises.
Entry Requirements
a. Minimum Academic Entry Requirement
Local students shall possess one of the following:
- At least two passes in GCE ‘A’ Level
- International Baccalaureate (24 points)
- Local Polytechnic Diploma in any field
International students shall possess one of the following:
- Completion of Year 12 High School Qualification or equivalent qualification from respective home countries
- Completed International Baccalaureate (24 points)
- Equivalent Local Polytechnic Diploma in any field in respective home countries
b. Minimum English Language Entry Requirement
Both local and international students MUST fulfil the minimum English language entry requirement of one of the following:
- Achieved grade C6 or better in the English language in ‘O’ level
- Passed in the English Language in Year 10 High School qualification or equivalent
- Achieved IELTS 5.0/TOEFL 500
- Completed the LSBF Preparatory Course in English Upper Intermediate Level
- Successfully passed the LSBF English Placement Test
Students with non-standard entry requirements will be assessed on a case-by-case basis subject to approval of the Academic Board.
c. Minimum Age
18 years or above
Career Opportunities
Information not available.
Modules
- Information Systems Modelling & Design
- Maths for Computing
- Software Development
- Computer Systems & Networks
- Web Technologies
- Cloud Computing
- Security Architecture
- Security Administration
- Database Management Systems
- Data Communications and Networks
- Management of Information Systems
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Cyber Security
- Advanced Programming
- Mobile App Development and Web
- Practicum/Research Project