The Advanced Diploma in Professional Computing & Information Processing - Part 3

  1. Managing Computer Systems
  2. Hardware & Operating Systems
  3. Networks
  4. Feasibility Study 

(The ICM Advanced Diploma in Professional Computing & Information Processing is awarded on completion of all Part 1, 2 & 3 subjects)

 

Programme Objectives 

The final examinations, in Part 3 take the student to an HND level and provide an opportunity for entry onto computing degree or post graduate programmes. Successful candidates should expect to be able to enter a professional computing environment with an academic and vocational background of sufficient strength to enable them to quickly move up the career ladder from programmer to analyst to manager. Alternatively the qualification can be offered as an entry qualification for post-graduate studies.

Recommended Course Duration

Ten months of full-time study for each.

Examination Grades

Grade A - Distinction                       75% and above

Grade B - Credit                               60% to 74%

Grade C – Pass                               43% to 59%

Grade D - Marginal Pass               40% to 42%

Grade E - Marginal Fail                  37% to 39%

Grade F - Fail                                   36% and under

 

Status of Qualifications

Professional Vocational Advanced Diploma.

Examinations

Externally set and marked by the Institute. Examinations are held in March, June, September and December each year. Candidates must be registered and paid-up Student Members of the Institute at the time they undertake the examinations.

Examination Closing Dates

Candidates entering for examinations must ensure that their completed examination entry forms and fees reach the Institute at least eight weeks before the date of the examinations. Examination timetables indicate the closing date for receipt of entries for each sitting.

Examination Results

These are normally distributed twelve weeks after each examination date.

Subject Exemptions

Students holding relevant recognized qualifications from other professional bodies may apply for exemptions on a subject-for-subject basis.

 Entry Requirements

  • The ICM Professional Diploma in Information Processing and Computing 
  • Any qualification equivalent to one of the above

Certification 

On successful completion of Level 3 examinations students are awarded the ICM Advanced Diploma in Professional Computing & Information Processing and may apply for Associate Membership of the Institute

 Continuing Education

The Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Professional Computing & Information Processing is recognized by other professional examining bodies for subject and level exemption purposes. It may also be offered as an entrance qualification for degree studies (subject to examination grades obtained).

Study Methods

Your Teaching Centre has been provided with a detailed syllabus and reading list for each subject area. Each subject syllabus clearly defines the areas that you will be required to cover for each subject and your examination questions will be based on the areas and topics detailed for each subject. It is important to ensure that you obtain a copy of each subject syllabus from your Teaching Centre.