This unit explores the principles of computer networks, including protocols, topologies, and hardware. Students learn about data transmission, network security, and the Internet's structure, gaining practical skills in setting up, managing, and troubleshooting networks to ensure efficient and secure data communication.

This unit covers the fundamentals of computer systems, examining hardware components, system software, and operating systems. It emphasises the interaction between hardware and software, system architecture, and performance optimisation, providing learners with a comprehensive understanding of how computer systems are designed and operate.

This unit introduces the principles of database design and management, focusing on data models, database systems, and query languages. Learners will gain experience in designing, implementing, and querying databases, understanding data normalisation, and ensuring data integrity and security in both relational and non-relational database environments.

This unit immerses learners in front-end web development, covering HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Students will learn to create responsive, user-friendly websites, understanding design principles, web standards, and accessibility. The module emphasises hands-on practice in coding, debugging, and deploying web interfaces that enhance user experience.

In an increasingly competitive business environment, the adoption of eBusiness technologies is critical to business survival.

In this module, students examine how organisations can use all aspects of eBusiness to create new products and services, reduce the cost of existing business processes and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations. The module then explores the typical revenue models that can be adopted, the key role of eMarketing, the development of business-to-business strategies and the increasing importance of online auctions and virtual communities. It investigates the various security threats that can be posed to eCommerce systems and the appropriate counter measures that can be adopted.

The module also considers various electronic payment systems and concludes by reviewing the main components of a business plan for implementing eCommerce successfully.

The ability to understand the structure of an organisation and the factors that shape structures is an important skill in business. Managers need to have a good appreciation of the changes that they can make in order to improve organisational performance.

This module introduces the objectives, roles, functions and various forms of business organisation as they adapt to a dynamic and changing environment. Students will also look at the role of information and technology within an organisation and how organisational efficiency and performance can be monitored.

An understanding of the many roles and functions of management within a business is key for those aspiring to become managers of the future.

This module covers the principles and functions of management. Students are taught the key elements in planning and decision-making and the significance of different controls required in an organisation.

This unit aims to give the learner a thorough grounding in programming methods, and a detailed knowledge of developing programs using C#.