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Applied Computing Postgrad

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  • 18-06-2011 1:13pm
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    pocketvenus
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    Just looking for some feedback from anyone who has completed a H Dip in Applied Computing.

    Basically if you only know the very basic of IT - everyday use and have an ECDL - is it hard to undertake this course.

    Some people told me unless you have high maths skills, and know alot about IT already it is very tough and you be lost but I prefer to get feedback from people who have completed course before I decide to apply. It is aimed at non computing graduates so surely basic would have to be covered.

    So any infomation would be great.


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    Tom Dunne
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    Where is the course and what is the syllabus? And what is your undergrad degree in?

    I used to lecture on such a course, so I may be able to give you some guidance.


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    pocketvenus
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    Tom Dunne wrote: »
    Where is the course and what is the syllabus? And what is your undergrad degree in?

    I used to lecture on such a course, so I may be able to give you some guidance.


    I hope to do course in WIT. My undergrad degree is a Bachelor of Business.

    The course itself seems to compose of Programming, Systems Analysis and Design, Web Design and Development, Operating Systems. I cannot remember off hand the rest of the modules but these would be main ones.

    I am not a maths genius though did ok with the maths part of my business course but did not do honours maths for LC.


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    Tom Dunne
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    Yeah, that's a higher diploma, specifically aimed at people with no background in IT who already have a level 8 qualification

    While you don't need top marks in maths, you would need to be a logical thinker and capable of breaking things into their constituent components.


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    pocketvenus
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    Tom Dunne wrote: »
    Yeah, that's a higher diploma, specifically aimed at people with no background in IT who already have a level 8 qualification

    While you don't need top marks in maths, you would need to be a logical thinker and capable of breaking things into their constituent components.

    I think I have no problem at all with logical thinking and through work and other diploma / degree's I have my mind would be ok with that. Bit of fear of unknown and doubting myself that I be able for course.

    Suppose as it has been a good few years since I studied full time ans getting back into that whole way of thinking is a bit worrying.
    However I am good for studying etc so that important.


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