Ordinary Diploma in Computer Science

This discipline spans both theory and practice. It requires thinking both in abstract terms and in concrete terms. The practical side of computing can be seen everywhere. Nowadays, practically everyone is a computer user, and many people are even computer programmers.  This is a two-year programme and is offered at both full time and part-time basis.  Subjects include:

First Year

• Mathematics

• English Language

• Statistics

• Management

• Introduction to Computer Programming using C

• Hardware

• Programming with Python (new)

• Accounts

Second Year

• Mathematics

• English Language

• Statistics

• Management

• Computer Programming & Website Development

• Software Applications

• Hardware

GENERAL ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Age:

At the commencement of the academic year, all applicants must be at least fifteen years nine months of age to register for Full time, Evening and Day- Release programmes.  (Evening and Day Release students must have relevant working experience).

Matured Students (age 26 and over) without relevant entrance requirements will be subjected to an Entrance Examination.

Qualification

Any applicant who would have gained qualification(s) other than that stated would be subjected to a review by the National Accreditation Council to verify the equivalency.

Craft Courses

Applicants must have completed Secondary School and must have SCCP Advanced Level 1 or any other relevant qualification (CXC qualifications).

CBE Level 1:

Applicants must have completed SCCP Advanced Level 1 or any other relevant qualification (CXC qualifications).

CBE Level 2:

Applicants must have completed CBE Level 1.

Technician Diploma Courses

1. 4 subjects CXC (including Mathematics and English A) and any other 2 subjects

(Grades 1 – 3) relevant to the programme. Admission may also be subjected to an interview.

Or

1. Students who have completed the Technician Certificate Part I/II and passed with Credit may enter the Year Two of a Diploma Programme.

Subjects required:

1. Engineering Courses: Mathematics, English A, Physics or Chemistry or Integrated Science and any ONE Technical subject (Technical Drawing, Building; Mechanical; Electrical Technology).

2. Science Course: Mathematics, English A and any TWO Science subjects (Chemistry, Integrated Science, Biology, Environmental Science/Studies, Physics, Human and Social Biology).

C:  Land Surveying Course: Mathematics, English A, any ONE science subject (Physics/Chemistry/ Integrated Science) and any other subject (Geography, Building Technology, Agricultural Science, Technical Drawing, Mechanical Technology)

D: Computer Science:  Mathematics, English A, Information Technology/Electronic Document Preparation and Management and ONE other subject

E: Business Education Courses:

Commerce/ Administrative Principles & Practices Courses:

Mathematics, English A, and any TWO other subjects (Office Administration, Principles of Accounts, Electronic Document Preparation and Management, Principles of Business, Economics, English B, Social Studies, Information Technology).

Technician Certificate Courses

1. 4 subjects CXC (including Mathematics and English A) and any other 2 subjects

(Grades 1 – 3) relevant to the programme. Admission may also be subjected to an interview.

or

1. 3 subjects CXC (including Mathematics and English A), and any other subject

(Grades 1 -3) relevant to the programme. Admission is also subjected to an interview, and  applicants must have at least two (2) years relevant working experience.

1. Persons who have gained at least a credit in a comparable Craft Course or acquired a CBE Level 2 qualification may be considered eligible for entry.

 NB: Persons who have the required number of subjects but a Grade 4 or 5 in Mathematics, Physics and/or English Language will be required to sit a qualifying examination in the subject(s).  This examination is not for persons who have never done the subjects(s).

Ordinary Diploma in Computer Science