Associate Diploma In Information Technology Management VIT006

COURSE STRUCTURE

You must complete all assignments and pass exams for the following fifteen modules:

1. Writing a Web Site (HTML)

  • Introduction to the Internet and HTML
  • The most important HTML Tags
  • Simplification through HTML Construction Software
  • Creating Links
  • Loading a Site onto the Internet
  • Adding Graphics
  • Designing a Web Site that Works
  • Advanced Features

    • 2. Visual Basic .Net Programming

  • Introduction To Visual Basic
  • Code Theory (Part 1)
  • Code Theory (Part 2)
  • Objects (Part 1)
  • Objects (Part 2)
  • Application Design

    • 3. ASP.Net

    This module will expand on website database development techniques and more using Microsofts ASP.NET technology.

    4. E Commerce

  • Introduction – what is e-commerce (more than the internet)
  • Success and failure – what makes the difference
  • Promotional strategies – are different on the internet
  • Optimizing web site potential
  • Increasing web site exposure
  • Automating supply of goods, services and cash flow
  • Managing constant change
  • Dealing with e-commerce problems

    • 5. SQL

    This course provides a comprehensive introduction to SQL. By the end of the course, the student should be able to easily understand all the major aspects of SQL.

    6. Photoshop

    Develops a basic understanding of how to create and manipulate images and artwork compositions using Adobe Photoshop for use on the web, email and print.

    7. Publishing I

  • Nature and Scope of the Publishing world
  • Desktop Publishing A
  • Desktop Publishing B
  • Illustration: Graphics
  • Illustration: Photography
  • Research Skills : Market Research, researching an article, etc
  • Marketing of Publications
  • Ethics & the law in publishing
  • Developing a publishing project

    • 8. Computer Servicing I

  • The Computer Workshop.
  • Computer and Workshop safety.
  • Hardware Components.
  • Different Systems & Basic Disassembly.
  • System Assembly.
  • Peripherals.
  • Installation of software.
  • Computer Maintenance.
  • Troubleshooting.

    • 9. Business Studies

  • Procedures for establishing a business
  • Management procedures, including Quality Assurance
  • Communication with suppliers and customers
  • Problem solving techniques
  • Staff management
  • Financial management
  • Developing production strategies
  • Evaluating marketing performance

    • 10 Business Planning

  • Introduction to business plans
  • Focus and Direction – Developing a clear direction and developing mission and vision statements
  • Developing strategies and objectives
  • Planning for growth
  • Risk management and contingencies
  • Systems – quality management, innovation management, information technology and control processes.
  • Marketing plans
  • Operations plans
  • Human resources plans
  • Financial plans

    • 11. Project Management

  • Introduction to Project Management
  • Project Identification
  • Project Planning
  • Project Implementation
  • Project Completion & Evaluation
  • Improving Key Technical Skills
  • Improving Key Leadership Skills
  • Improving Key Interpersonal Skills

    • 12. Marketing (Foundations)

    Marketing is the cornerstone of most modern businesses. Lack of marketing knowledge is frequently the reason why a good business concept does not succeed. This module deals with all aspects of marketing from presentation and packaging, to advertising and selling, developing in you an acute awareness of what is needed to achieve and maintain a good market share.

    13. Sales Management

  • Developing Sales Concepts
  • Developing Sales Relationships
  • Sales Ethics
  • Building Product Knowledge
  • Developing a Customer Strategy
  • Presentation Strategy Options
  • Closing a Sale
  • Managing Yourself
  • Managing a Sales Team

    • 14. Research Project I

    The Research Project involves some theoretical studies followed by designing, conducting and writing up research on a relevant topic. Selection of the topic, and progress in this project is monitored and guided by a tutor.

    15. Industry Meetings (100 hours)

    Industry Meetings involves attendance at committee meetings, seminars, conferences, exhibitions, trade shows, or any other events that are relevant. The student needs to submit documentary proof of attendance (eg. references, testimonials, receipts etc)