Graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology will be able to: Learn independently and recognise the importance of continued learning Engage in rigorous intellectual analysis, criticism and problem-solving Show evidence of advanced knowledge about specialist areas of ICT Work effectively in teams and take on leadership roles Apply acquired knowledge and skills in practical situations Communicate effectively orally, visually and in writing Analyse and critique ICT research literature Undertake further Postgraduate or Masters study Career Opportunities The Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology is primarily aimed at IT professionals wishing to undertake a short programme of study in order to upgrade their qualifications, knowledge and advance their careers. Satisfactory Completion To be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology students will have been credited with 4 chosen papers as specified in the programme schedule to the value of 60 credits. The total credit value of the Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology is 60 credits. Course content Students choose 4 papers from the list below. IT801 Managing ICT Projects and Systems Students will develop knowledge and skills in managing ICT projects and systems. They will also research into established frameworks that are relevant to current industry trends. IT802 Researching ICT Issues and Trends Students will critique and undertake research, assessing social impacts of ICT and analysing ethical issues in ICT practice. IT811 Business Analysis Students will analyse the structure and function of organisations in order to improve efficiency and productivity using ICT. IT812 Business Intelligence Students will analyse the strategic use of data warehousing, data mining and data analysis in order to obtain business intelligence. IT813 ICT Infrastructure Students will develop knowledge about various aspects of ICT infrastructure, including emerging digital technologies. IT814 ICT Quality Students will learn to apply methods and techniques used in ICT quality assurance and testing. IT815 ICT Security Students will investigate the impact of security on an ICT infrastructure, research into the ethical and legal implications of ICT security and cybercrime, and identify appropriate investigation strategies in the light of emerging digital technologies. IT816 Mobile Application Development Students will develop knowledge and skills required to create, market and deploy a mobile application. IT817 Web Application Development Students will learn the skills required to develop web services and applications IT818 Special Topic Students will critically examine current developments and emerging issues in a specified topic area.