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The Independent Institute of Education

Diploma of Information Technology in Software Development

The Diploma of Information Technology in Software Development in Computer and Information Systems is offered by The Independent Institute of Education.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Subjects: 30.

Diploma of Information Technology in Software Development offered by the Independent Institute of Education at the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology

The purpose of this qualification is to produce software developers with a variety of skills in different programming paradigms, in particular, creative, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students will develop sound knowledge of programming in the desktop mobile and web environment. The programme includes different programming languages as well as databases, systems analysis and design, and systems architecture and design.

Rosebank College Programme:
Software developme​nt qualifications such as the IIE Diploma in IT in Software Development offered at Rosebank College is designed for creative thinkers who enjoy problem solving. This IIE qualification provides a combination of fundamental business related skills enabling the student to function effectively in the IT programming environment.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

​​​WHAT YOU CAN BECOME​

When you graduate you can work as a junior software developer, computer systems analyst or web developer.

​​​SKILLS YOU WILL DEVELOP​

The skills developed during the duration of this IIE qualification include programming, web development, systems analysis and database design. Students will learn different programming languages and get a good understanding of a computer’s logic, architecture and design. These skills will enable the students to enter into an environment of application and solution development, thereby creating a wealth of opportunities within the Information Technology (IT) world.

Curriculum

YEAR 1

• ​​​Introduction to Personal Computing
• ​Programming Logic and Design (Introduction
• Analytical Techniques
• Business Communication C
• Introduction to Scholarship A
• Programming 1A
• End User Computing B
• Digital Citizenship
• Business Practice and Entrepreneurship
• Programming 1B
• Business Information Systems
• Programming Logic and Design (Intermediate)
  
• Work Readiness Programme Workshop 1
  

YEAR 2

• Systems Analysis and Design
• Database (Introduction)
• Programming 2A
• IT Project Management
• Web Development (Introduction)
• Database (Intermediate)
• Programming 2B
• Human Computer Interaction
• Work Integrated Learning 2​

YEAR 3

• Information Security
• Open Source Coding (Introduction)
• Web Development (Intermediate)
• Advanced Databases
• Applied Programming
• Software Quality and Testing
• Open Source Coding (Intermediate)
• Work Integrated Learning 3​

Varsity College Programme:

If you're a creative thinker and enjoy problem solving then this cutting edge Diploma is for you, and will place you on the fast track to the mind-blowing world of Information Technology. Modules which include programming, web development, systems analysis and database design will ensure that you are equipped with versatile skills and knowledge to take your steps into an environment of programme and solution development, thereby creating a wealth of opportunities for yourself. The Diploma in Information Technology in Software Development provides a combination of fundamental business related skills and IT programming-specific competencies, equipping the learner with the baseline knowledge to function effectively in the IT programming environment.

The IIE Diploma in Information Technology in Software Development is a three-year diploma. The academic year runs from February to November. The modules are delivered on a full-time basis with lectures and tutorials being scheduled during the day from Monday to Friday.