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Postgraduate Diploma in Component Based Development Course Fee:
£4900.00 Duration: 12 Months (full Time) 24 Months (part time)
Course Tutors: Mr.J.Paheerathan
BSc,MSC,MPhil,
Dr A Arasaratnam BSC Hons, PG Dip/Comp, PhD
Dr V Mohan PhD
Duration – One Year full-time or two years
part-time
Course Start
Date: October 2003
This conversion course focuses on software development based on components,
unlike many traditional courses which are more concerned with theoretical aspects.
It is based on sound software engineering principles and includes traditional,
formal and object-oriented design and development methods. This ensures that
postgraduates are distinguished from those who have more management-focused skills.
The course enables students to develop a good knowledge of computer software
development. Because of its emphasis on software system construction and data
organisation, the qualification is applicable to a wide variety of fields,
especially the more technical applications, as well as directly to the computer
industry itself. The optional specialist modules, combined with the
dissertation, provide further experience in specific areas.
This course is aimed at those who have a first degree in a subject other than a
computing-related discipline, and who wish to study the software aspects of
computing. The part-time mode is designed for people with a variety of
experiences in private, public and technical fields.
Course
Content
Four compulsory modules:
- Foundations of Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Programming
- Object Oriented Development and Components
These modules
provide the necessary knowledge of program design, logic and basic mathematical
skills which subsequent modules draw on. Optional modules include:
- Data Engineering
- Computer-Aided Software Development
- O-O System Construction
- C# and Component Based Applications
- Intelligent System Development.
Learning,
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching methods vary according to the subject and typically include lectures,
which provide a theoretical basis, and practicals, which are used to strengthen
students' understanding by active involvement. Assessed coursework and projects
form the basis for continuous assessment. These methods have been developed to
provide the varied support that our students require, and include opportunities
for students to discuss their work directly with their lecturers.
Assessment is by a combination of exam, coursework and dissertation.
Funding
Westminster College of Computing is a registered Learning Provider. Students
are able to apply for Career Development
Loan.
Entry
Requirements
A first degree in a non-computing discipline at 2(ii) level or equivalent is
required.