London School of Accountancy & Management - GADCS (IITT), Top-Up Degree, On Completion PSW

Graduate Advanced Diploma in Computer Science

Extend your knowledge of IT and gain the ultimate qualification through LondonSAM.

Ideal for entry level students, and those without experience in an IT environment, who are looking to make the next step in IT.

The course

The Graduate Advanced Diploma in Computer Science is a 4-semester course designed for candidates from a non-IT background. The course provides a thorough knowledge of IT in general and will provide the individual with the necessary academic and technical skills to face the current industry. There is a strong IT theme running throughout the course and an opportunity to build on existing technical competencies to an advanced level. The course will help the student to achieve specialisation from specific vendor certification programmes and, upon successful completion of the 4 semesters, will lead to top-up degree.

LondonSAM's outstanding faculty brings to you a unique background of accomplishment and expertise. Our tutors are talented and dedicated individuals who are attentive and committed to your learning experience. Through their guidance, encouragement and strong support you will earn a qualification that will equip you to deal with a world that is full of unpredictable challenges and turn them into opportunities for your own personal growth and professional advancement.

Learning outcome

The learning outcome of the course is to equip candidates with the necessary abilities to analyse the complex and interacting issues of a real world domain, to identify and be capable of analysing alternative approaches to address these issues, and to select the most appropriate approach on the basis of experience and disciplined thought.

Profile of candidate

The course is designed for individuals who wish to build on their IT skills whilst being introduced to a range of topics including database, customer support, network administration, hardware and software, business, management & technical, which will equip them with the relevant skills and knowledge to manage in real world situation.

the course is also suitable for individuals with a non-IT background who wish to enhance their career opportunities, specifically in the areas of Database, Networking, Customer Support, etc.

Experienced lecturers

The majority of our lecturing staff are specialists in their subjects. Hence we only choose the best, and have built up strong relationships with them so that they contribute and understand our ethos that “The Student Always Comes First”.

Our lecturers are Microsoft Certified & CompTIA Certified technical trainers.

Experienced administrative staff

The senior Administration have many years of experience in the private tuition market and have brought with them a knowledge that can assist students in most of their individual circumstances. They do this in a helpful and courteous manner, which is part of our College ‘culture’.

Premises

We have the luxury of having ‘superb’ premises in the city and are the envy of our competitors. Students also have the facility to use the computers and the internet.

Class size

Our lecture rooms provide the ideal environment for students to obtain maximum benefit from our tutors’ lectures. Individual tutors are also available via e-mail to assist students with any queries outside of the classroom.

Finance assistance

Each student will be treated individually, and if financial difficulties do arise, requests to pay by instalments will be given fair consideration

Full time attendance

The full-time version of the programme involves a total of 45 weeks’ full-time study to completion. In addition, prior to the formal start of the programme, Foundation Skills material is available which provides instruction in basic computing skills, such as word processing, for those entrants who have little or no experience in these areas.

At LondonSAM there are currently two intakes for the full-time version of the programme each year. The first cohort begins in mid June. The second commences in mid January. Each of the certificate, diploma, and project stages occupy 15 weeks of full-time study.

In the certificate and diploma stages 12 weeks are reserved for instruction, self-study, and in-course assessments. Also, in each of these stages a further 3 weeks are reserved for self-study and in-course assignments.

Entry requirement

Applicants mus be aged 18 years or over and must provide acceptable proof of competence in English.

IITT Validation

The Institute of IT Training is the world's first professional body for IT training professionals. It was established in 1995 and since then has grown on an annual basis where it is now firmly established as the leading authority throughout the UK and Europe on IT training and development.

The Institute of IT Training exists to continuously raise standards of professionalism within the training industry. The Institute's Accreditation is recognised as the de facto standard in the IT training industry today and is now a requirement for the majority of training tenders in Government and corporations.

LondonSAM is accredited by the Institute of IT Training and conforms to the IITT Code of Practice.

Follow-on course

On successful completion of the Graduate Advanced Diploma in Computer Science programme, this qualification may help to gain entry to BSc (Hons) in Computing Science awarded by Staffordshire University.

Staffordshire University

Staffordshire University prides itself on its long history of providing high quality education for all its students. It actively pursues the goal of providing lifelong learning opportunities.

The University has a diverse mix of students from all over the world. It has at the heart of its philosophy the passionate commitment to see all students develop to their full potential. Accounting and finance plays a key role in the Business School and its students are part of a dynamic and enthusiastic community.

The University has developed programmes to meet the needs of its students and the rapidly changing world in which they find themselves. The programmes are innovative, flexible and vocationally relevant.

Graduate Advanced Diploma in Computer Science

Semester 1

Computer Mathematics
Management Information System
Microsoft Office Application
Introduction to Programming Language(C)

Semester 2

Software Engineering
Introduction of Operating Systems
Digital Logic Design and Computer Organisation
Introduction to Programming Language(C++)

Semester 3

Programming in VB.NET - Lab
Programming in VB.NET - Theory
Relational Database Management System
Computer Networks

Semester 4

Object Oriented Programming - Java
Application Development Lab
Computer Graphics
Internet and Web Development - Syllabus updated on August 2009

Follow-on Course

On successful completion of the Graduate Advanced Diploma in Computer Science programme, this qualification may help to gain entry to the Final Year of Bachelor’s programme.

Assessment fees

There will be an assessment fee of £30 per paper chargeable during the semester exam/assignment submission. If there is a delay or late in paying the assessment fee then please note that this will incur an additional fee of £10 plus the assessment fee of £30 per module/assessment; however, there will be a grace period of maximum 2 weeks for late payment. The deadline for fee payable will be informed to the students in the induction or in the class room. There will be a separate form must be filled in.

The late fee will be payable except under extenuating circumstances; however, proof and written confirmation must be provided and the final decision will be made by the academic panel.

Microsoft Gold Certified Partner

Our partnership with Microsoft has allowed the College to stay at the forefront of software technology. Our Certified Partner status provides us early insight into Microsoft development and strategies and as such helps to improve our products even further. As a Microsoft Certified Partner we are qualified to provide IT solutions using the skills of our MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) staff.

Microsoft Certified Partners are independent companies that offer their clients leading-edge technology through consulting, deployment, remote and on-site maintenance, helpdesk support, packaged software applications, hosting services, training, and more.

CompTIA

London School of Accountancy & Management is a member of the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), offering vendor-neutral certifications including A+, Network+, Linux+, Server+, and more. CompTIA helps shape the technology community with programs that set standards and guidelines today and into the future.