Open University

Diploma Pendidikan Tinggi di bidang Komputasi & TI dan Matematika

Knowledge and understanding

On completion of this diploma, you will have:

• A broad understanding of the fundamental principles, concepts and techniques underlying computing and IT
• Ability to apply correctly, common techniques for the design and development of computing and IT systems
• An understanding of the fundamental principles, concepts and techniques underlying your second subject area
• Ability to apply the principal theories, methods, models and approaches that can be deployed in your second subject area
• An awareness of the range of situations in which computing and IT systems are used, particularly in your second subject area, the ways in which people interact with them, and the limitations of such systems
• An awareness of the ethical, social and legal issues that can be associated with the development and deployment of computing and IT systems, including in the context of your second subject area
• Kesadaran akan tren utama dalam komputasi dan TI, implikasinya, dan dampaknya terhadap mata pelajaran kedua Anda.

Cognitive skills

On completion of this diploma, you will be able to:

• Apply correctly key concepts from computing and IT and from your second subject area in a range of contexts
• Apply appropriate techniques and tools for abstracting, modelling, problem-solving, designing and testing computing and IT systems
• Select and apply appropriate techniques and tools relevant to your second subject area
• Compare and contrast a range of ideas, arguments or theories based on your second subject area.

Practical and/or professional skills

On completion of this diploma, you will be able to:

• Analyse, design, evaluate and/or test computing and IT systems
• Recognise and record your skills and knowledge to support your personal and/or career goals
• Demonstrate the ability to undertake ongoing learning in order to keep up to date with computing and IT and your second subject area
• Identify and explain the ethical, social and legal issues that may arise in your second subject area and during the development and use of computing and IT systems
• Use ICT tools and numerical skills, as appropriate, to help you learn effectively.

Key skills

On completion of this diploma, you will be able to:

• Communicate information, arguments, ideas and issues effectively using styles and language appropriate to your subject, purpose and audience
• Work in a group, communicating effectively in a distance setting where the communication is computer-mediated
• Work independently; planning, monitoring and reviewing your own learning
• Find, assess and use information from a variety of sources, using information technology where necessary
• Use appropriate numerical and analytical techniques to solve problems
• Recognise and understand a range of technological problems and select suitable techniques for solving them.

This diploma of higher education has two stages, each comprising 120 credits.

• In Stage 1, you’ll study two 30-credit computing & IT modules and two 30-credit mathematics modules.
• Di Tahap 2 , Anda akan mempelajari dua modul 30-kredit dari pilihan bidang fokus komputasi & TI dan modul matematika 60-kredit.

Stage 1 (120 credits)

Computing & IT

You'll study both of the following:

• Introduction to computing and information technology 1 (TM111)
• Introduction to computing and information technology 2 (TM112)

Mathematics

You'll study both of the following:

• Essential Mathematics 1 (MST124)
• Essential Mathematics 2 (MST125)

Stage 2 (120 credits)

Computing & IT focus

Choose one of four computing & IT focus areas:

Communications and networking

You'll study both of the following:

• Cisco networking (CCNA) part 1 (TM257)
• Communication and information technologies (TM255)

Computer science

You'll study both of the following:

• Object-oriented Java programming (M250)
• Algorithms, data structures and computability (M269)

Software development

You'll study both of the following:

• Object-oriented Java programming (M250)
• Managing IT: the why, the what and the how (TM254)

Web development

You'll study both of the following:

• Object-oriented Java programming (M250)
• Web technologies (TM252)

Mathematics

Pilih matematika terapan atau matematika murni:

You'll choose one from:

• Mathematical methods, models and modelling (MST210)
• Pure mathematics (M208)

Assessment

Our assessments are all designed to reinforce your learning and help you show your understanding of the topics. The mix of assessment methods will vary between modules.

Computer-Marked Assignments

• Usually, a series of online, multiple-choice questions.

Tutor-Marked Assignments

• You’ll have a number of these throughout each module, each with a submission deadline.
• They can be made up of essays, questions, experiments or something else to test your understanding of what you have learned.
• Your tutor will mark and return them to you with detailed feedback.

End-of-Module Assessments

• The final, marked piece of work on most modules.
• Modules with an end-of-module assessment won’t usually have an exam.

Exams

• Some modules end with an exam. You’ll be given time to revise and prepare.
• You’ll be given your exam date at least 5 months in advance.
• Most exams take place remotely, and you will complete them at home or an alternative location.
• If a module requires you to take a face-to-face exam, this will be made clear in the module description, and you will be required to take your exam in person at one of our exam centres.

Keterampilan untuk pengembangan karir

Kualifikasi ini akan membekali Anda dengan pemahaman yang baik tentang prinsip-prinsip teknologi di bidang spesialisasi Anda, kemampuan untuk menerapkan prinsip-prinsip tersebut, dan kesadaran akan isu-isu di sekitarnya. Bergantung pada pilihan mata kuliah kedua Anda – bisnis, desain, matematika, psikologi terapan, atau statistik – Anda akan memiliki keahlian yang unik dan terfokus yang akan meningkatkan karier Anda saat ini dan menempatkan Anda pada posisi yang kuat di pasar kerja, yang semakin bergantung pada teknologi komputasi di semua sektor.

Selama kursus berlangsung, Anda akan memperoleh berbagai keterampilan berharga yang dapat dipindahtangankan dalam hal komunikasi, manajemen waktu, analisis dan pemecahan masalah, dan akan dipersiapkan dengan baik untuk studi lebih lanjut jika Anda memutuskan untuk melanjutkan ke gelar kehormatan.

Relevansi karir

Komputasi dan TI merupakan sektor pekerjaan yang berkembang pesat, dan Inggris diakui sebagai pemimpin dunia dalam menghasilkan lulusan berbakat. Pengusaha sangat menghargai lulusan komputasi dan TI Open University karena ambisi, manajemen waktu, dan keterampilan organisasi mereka.

Program diploma ini membuka jalan bagi berbagai macam karier yang berhubungan dengan TI. Bidang yang sedang berkembang dan diminati antara lain keamanan siber, pengembangan seluler, komputasi awan, dan pengelolaan Big Data.

Karir lainnya

Kisaran organisasi yang mempekerjakan spesialis komputasi dan TI sangat luas. Selain peran teknologi murni, orang dengan keahlian komputasi dan TI juga bekerja di perusahaan konsultan manajemen atau peran korporat, sementara yang lain bekerja sebagai penulis teknis atau bekerja lepas.

Selain meningkatkan prospek karir Anda, belajar dengan OU adalah pengalaman memperkaya yang memperluas cakrawala Anda, mengembangkan pengetahuan Anda, membangun kepercayaan diri dan meningkatkan kemampuan hidup Anda.

Dengan pendekatan unik kami terhadap pembelajaran jarak jauh, Anda dapat belajar dari rumah, kantor, atau saat bepergian.

Anda akan memiliki beberapa tenggat penilaian yang harus dipenuhi, tetapi selain itu, Anda bebas belajar pada waktu yang sesuai untuk Anda, menyesuaikan pembelajaran Anda dengan pekerjaan, keluarga, dan kehidupan sosial.

Untuk setiap modul, Anda akan menggunakan hanya sumber daya daring atau campuran materi daring dan cetak.

Setiap modul yang Anda pelajari akan memiliki situs web modul dengan

• Perencana belajar minggu demi minggu, memberi Anda panduan langkah demi langkah melalui studi Anda
• Materi kursus seperti bacaan, video, rekaman, dan aktivitas penilaian mandiri
• Forum modul untuk diskusi dan aktivitas kolaboratif dengan siswa lain
• Rincian setiap tugas dan tanggal jatuh temponya
• Sistem pemesanan tutorial, ruang tutorial online, dan detail kontak tutor Anda
• Versi daring dari beberapa materi dan sumber modul cetak.