University Master Degree Completion Extended Diploma in Computing Technologies (Application Development) (University Level 7 (Master Degree Advanced Entry) – 120 Credits)
£2,998.00
The level 7 extended diploma in computing technologies – application development is an advanced entry Master degree course, which provides learners with 120 credits of the 180 credits required to achieve a complete Masters. This extended diploma has been developed to meet the needs of individual learners, colleges, training providers and the skills, knowledge and understanding required by staff in organisations, working in the field of application development.
After receiving your level 7 diploma, you are eligible to apply for a Master degree top-up course, either online or on campus at a range of UK universities. The top-up portion will usually consist of the final 60 credits of either, a dissertation, or a dissertation and one module.
To obtain this extended diploma learners must take the five mandatory units and the two units from the application development pathway.
Total Qualification Time: 1200 Hours
Total Guided Learning Hours: 600
Total Credit Value: 120
Unit Codes | Unit Title | Level | Credit | GLA |
Mandatory Units | ||||
D/618/7843 | Managing Innovation and Change in Computing | 7 | 20 | 100 |
H/618/7844 | Systems Development and User Experience (UX) | 7 | 20 | 100 |
K/618/7845 | Implementing and Managing Cyber Security | 7 | 20 | 100 |
F/618/7852 | Business Intelligence Systems | 7 | 20 | 100 |
J/618/7853 | Independent Project | 7 | 20 | 100 |
Optional Units | ||||
Y/618/7856 | Mobile Application Development | 7 | 10 | 50 |
D/618/7860 | Artificial Intelligence | 7 | 10 | 50 |
Mobile Application Development
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an advanced understanding of the processes involved with developing and launching a mobile application to meet user requirements. Learners will have the opportunity to plan, develop and launch a mobile application of their choice to solve a problem. This unit will also focus on testing across all stages of the lifecycle. The learner will:
- Understand mobile application development
- Be able to design a mobile application
- Be able to use mobile applications development environments to create a mobile application
- Be able to test a mobile application
Artificial Intelligence
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an introduction to the features of artificial intelligence including the philosophical foundations of artificial intelligence. This will include intelligence machines, artificial thinking and working like humans for example, speech recognition, problem-solving and learning. The learner will:
- Understand the features of artificial intelligence
- Understand functions of artificial intelligence
- Understand concerns relating to the use of artificial intelligence
- Understand the future of artificial intelligence
Managing Innovation and Change in Computing
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the necessary knowledge and understanding in order to manage innovation and change in computing environments. Learners will explore that change is constant and the importance of understanding and applying a process for managing change within an organisation. There will be a focus on innovation and changes that are common across the computing industry. The learner will:
- Understand innovation and change management in computing
- Understand how to manage change
- Understand how to explore innovative computing ideas
- Be able to recommend innovative computing solutions
- Understand the wider business context of computing changes
Systems Development and User Experience (UX)
This aim of this unit is to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of the development of systems and how this is achieved using a range of systems development life cycle models (SDLC). Learners will focus on how to establish the user and technical requirements of the system and the considerations to make when developing a user interface. The learner will:
- Understand the development lifecycle of a system
- Understand software and data system construction
- Understand system design, implementation and testing
- Understand how to create a positive user experience
- Be able to develop and test prototypes
Implementing and Managing Cyber Security
This unit aims to provide learners with the necessary knowledge and understanding of securing computing systems and how to implement and manage cyber security in an enterprise environment. The unit will focus on the core principles to consider in order to secure systems appropriately. Learners will develop the knowledge and skills relating to security, detection, information and attack management in order to protect an organisation in the event of a cyber security attack.The learner will:
- Understand the principles of cyber security
- Understand the importance of user awareness
- Understand cyber security protection methods
- Understand cyber security testing
- Understand how to manage a cyber-attack
- Be able to manage cyber security in an organisation
Business Intelligence Systems
This unit aims to help learners develop an understanding of business intelligence systems and the benefits of using such systems from an organisational point of view.
Learners will focus on the key areas within business intelligence systems and develop an understanding of why business intelligence plays a fundamental role in organisational strategic planning. The learner will:
- Understand the characteristics of business intelligence systems
- Understand organisational need for business intelligence systems
- Understand how business intelligence systems play a key strategic role in organisations
- Be able to use business intelligence software
Independent Project
This unit aims to provide learners with the opportunity to undertake an independent project. In the unit learners can utilise the knowledge and understanding gained in previous units and from other areas of learning and experience to independently manage and complete a practical project. Learners will showcase the skills learned and their understanding of technologies whilst following formal project management techniques. The learner will:
- Understand the considerations to make when planning an ICT project
- Be able to plan an independent ICT project
- Be able to manage and complete an ICT project
- Be able to test your development
- Be able to evaluate your development
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