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| Diploma of Business
Systems |
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| Course Description |
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| The Diploma of Business Systems is approximately 12
months full-time* or 38 months part-time*. This course has
been designed to develop skills in IT business systems
design and development and will provide you with the most
extensive IT knowledge base. |
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| What will I learn? |
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| The skills that you will gain will qualify you for a diverse
range of job roles across the IT industry. Providing
advanced training in PC technology, the Diploma takes you
from a basic understanding of technology to a thorough
understanding of operating systems, networking,
programming, programming concepts and programming
applications development. You will learn all aspects of the
IT business system cycle including the analysis, design,
development and implementation and evaluation of
systems to increase business effi ciencies.
In addition, you will learn to design, create, document and
implement computer programs in six languages. You can
also elect to train in web technologies such as multimedia
networking, web design tools and web script development
that are highly sought after by industry. |
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| Programming/Web
Development/Design |
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| The Diploma of Business Systems offers skills in
networking, systems analysis, database management and
programming in six languages plus the opportunity to train
in Internet technology and web related skills to provide
strong opportunities in a web based career. Business
Systems presents a wide career path that could lead
into a multitude of areas including programming or web
development/design. |
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| Should I consider this course? |
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| The Diploma of Business Systems is ideal for those who
want to enter the IT industry with the broadest career
options. This course is concerned with the application
of technology in today’s business environment and the
potential that programming possesses. This course will give
you a solid base on which to start your new career. |
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| What do I need to start? |
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| To ascertain whether you qualify for a course at Computer
Power Institute, you must obtain a satisfactory result on our
entrance assessment. Ideally, you will have successfully
completed Year 12/UE or Bursary or have work experience
behind you. Of course, you also need enthusiasm and a
willingness to learn. |
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| Major Course Goals |
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| Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: |
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Complete computing tasks and functions in a number
of operating system environments |
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Code a well structured solution to a problem in a variety
of programming languages |
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Configure and administer a local area network |
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Use common word processing, spreadsheet,
presentation, database and accounting packages |
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Analyse client requirements and design, develop, code
and evaluate the appropriate business solution |
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Demonstrate communication, problem solving, time
management, goal setting, planning and customer
relation skills. |
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| Career Path |
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| This course can complement your existing skills and
qualifi cations or provide further opportunities in your
current role. It can also prepare you for a number of career
opportunities including: |
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| CAREER ENTRY |
FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES |
| e-Business Developer |
e-Commerce Specialist |
| e-Commerce Developer |
Webmaster |
| Programmer |
Analyst Programmer |
| Web Developer |
Systems Analyst |
| Business System Developer |
Contract Manager |
| Database Administrator |
Database Manager |
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IT Manager |
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| Course Modules |
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| INTRODUCTION |
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Orientation |
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Introduction to Computer Power |
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Introduction to Keyboarding |
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Introduction to Computers |
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| OPERATING SYSTEMS |
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Operate a Computer |
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Introduction to Linux |
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| HARDWARE AND NETWORKS |
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PC Fundamentals |
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Networking Fundamentals |
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Data Communication Fundamentals |
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| MICROSOFT SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS |
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Operate a Word Processing Application |
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Operate a Spreadsheet Application |
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Operate a Presentation Package |
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Operate a Database Application |
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Access, retrieve, manipulate, import and export data between
Microsoft software applications |
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Design documents to meet user requirements |
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| DESIGN AND BUILD A DATABASE |
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Database management |
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Elements of a database management system |
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Databases administration, data warehousing |
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| THE INTERNET |
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The Internet and e-Commerce |
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Designing Web Sites |
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| ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS |
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Introduction to accounting and management accounting |
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The balance sheet & profi t and loss statement |
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Analysis and interpretation of fi nancial statements |
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| ELECTRONIC ACCOUNTING CONCEPTS |
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Setting up MYOB-receivables, payables, inventory and sales |
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Produce reports to manage a business |
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| STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING |
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Principles of structured programming techniques |
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Designing algorithms |
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| INTRODUCTION TO COBOL |
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Language structure and program layout |
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Coding the various divisions |
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Programming style |
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| EVENT DRIVEN PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS |
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Create windows forms, manipulate Visual Basic controls |
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Write event driven programs |
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Create procedures and functions |
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| OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS |
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Introduction to object-oriented principles |
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Introduction to Java, fundamentals of Java |
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| CONCEPTS OF e-COMMERCE |
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Types, benefi ts and functions of programming |
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Impacts and issues of programming |
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Electronic banking and the business environment |
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| EXTENDED CUSTOMER SERVICE |
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The customer/business realtionship |
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Dealing with diffi cult customers |
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Customer feedback |
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| e-COMMERCE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT |
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Develop an e-Commerce enabled web site |
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Create a complete electronic customer ordering pipeline |
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Implement buyer information extraction functions |
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| PROGRAM DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE |
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Impact of integration factors on systems design |
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Design client interface |
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Test, debug and document programming code |
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| SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES |
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Determine client business expectations and manage the scope,
cost and quality control |
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Develop the detailed technical design blueprint |
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Design and manage project life cycle |
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| INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS |
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Detailed investigation and project analysis |
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System design and development |
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System life cycle methodologies |
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System development tools |
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| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM |
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Goal setting and planning |
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Time and personal resource management |
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Communication skills, decision making |
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Telephone and written communication skills |
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| EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION AND PLANNING |
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Surveying the job market |
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Matching skills with employer needs |
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Interview techniques |
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| ELECTIVES |
| Students will choose to major in one of the ollowing
electives: |
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| STRUCTURED COBOL |
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Control logic and arithmetic expressions |
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Inter-program communication, index fi les, table handling |
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Evaluation statements |
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String handling and the sorting of data |
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OR
C PROGRAMMING |
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C functions, arrays and pointers |
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C structures and fi les |
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OR
JAVA PROGRAMMING |
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GUI applications using swing classes |
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Event programming |
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Creating applets, programming threads |
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OR
VISUAL BASIC AND ACCESS PROGRAMMING |
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Arrays, formatting, menu creation and database access |
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Windows API and Active X and form applications |
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Access Basic procedures |
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OR
INTERNET WEB STREAM |
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Multimedia Networking |
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Web Design Tools |
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Script Development for the Web |
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Setting up a Web Server |
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