IT

Overview

The IT Diploma will engage students though the real-world integration of technology in business. Students will explore the transformational potential of technology, learn how to deliver successful projects, create technology solutions to meet business requirements, and develop their ability to work effectively in a professional business environment.

The course

Underpinned by the three integrated themes of business, people and technology, this Diploma will bring learning to life through student-relevant contexts such as the music industry, computer games and the internet. The subject-matter content is supported by the development of skills in English and communications, maths, team working, critical analysis and problem solving and creative thinking.

While the Diploma is particularly relevant to future IT professionals, entrepreneurs, and business managers and leaders, they are also highly valuable to anyone who may in future work in a technology-enabled environment. Students will be able to help UK businesses succeed in highly competitive global markets in an e-enabled world. Course structure.

Where will it lead?

Young people with this Diploma will be able to progress into a wide range of degree courses, not only technology and business-related subjects, but a very wide range of other choices, depending on the options chosen within the Diploma. Students may also enter the workforce, for example into apprenticeship or other training programmes.

Further information

This is a summary of the content of the IT Diploma. It gives a flavour of the kind of areas that would be studied by young people but does not describe the full content at each Diploma level. For more information please visit: www.e-skills.com.