• Computers and technology in business.
• Computer systems and IT as aids to management and administration and as a decision-making tool.
• The functions and duties of management, the technical and human aspects.
• Human factors in IT and management.
• Computer technology development, the characteristics of computers; mass technology.
• The advantages and limitations of computers.
• Digital information, computer hardware, the CPU, interfacing, memory, bootstrapping, storage.
• Input and output devices.
• Understanding technology and how it works; understanding digital information.
• Operating systems, programming tools, computer languages, codes, applications. 
• Information flows, security, location.
• Hardware systems, software operations; data orthogonality, programming.
• Management information systems, using software: forecasts, modelling, graphs, competitor and market analysis.
• Understanding and using business intelligence.
• Computers and communications, communication devices, protocols, networks.
• The internet - its uses and how it works, IPs, URLs.
• Practical uses of computer systems: accounting and financial systems, in property, hotels, insurance, retail, production, sales and other businesses and administrative uses.
• Digital and print media technologies.
• Traditional word processing and desk-top publishing.
• Publishing software, digital media, websites and website design and production.
• Objectives of computerisation; requirements and specifications.
• Defining, choosing and implementing a computer system; delivering and testing a system.
• Project management approaches to computer and IT systems, from concept to operation.
• Quality assurance with computer systems.
• The efficient running and maintenance of an IT system.
• Ensuring business continuity, planning for problems and failures.
• Back-up systems, disaster recovery, dealing with a cyber-attack, physical security.
• Setting and managing passwords and data access systems.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE MODEST CIC FEE

 Your CIC Fee includes:-

• Your enrolment/registration with Cambridge International College, and your own high-quality, professionally produced and illustrated comprehensive International CIC Study & Training Publications.
• A detailed, professional ‘Study & Training Guide’ with full instructions on how to study to achieve success and gain top results.  The Guide includes detailed advice on how to answer Self-Assessment Tests, Training Tests and Examinations.
• Self-Assessment Tests and Recommended Answers for them, and a Progress Chart.
• Two Progress/Training Tests (which can be used as ‘Past Papers/Questions’) with an optional Tutorial Support Service.
• The Final Examination** sat under Invigilation/Supervision in your own area - full details, guidance and explanation of how your Examination will be arranged and how Invigilation is conducted will be provided when you register.  Note, CIC arranges Examinations in over a hundred countries worldwide for thousands of Members every year; it is a flexible, straightforward process and will be arranged when YOU are ready to write your Examination.  **An Assignment Option is available instead of an Exam for the ‘Covid-19’ (Corona) virus period.
• The prestigious Cambridge International College Diploma on successful completion of your Study & Training and on passing the Final Examination.
• Your personal page on CIC’s Member Services website with access to results, despatch details, advice and guidance, and more: www.cambridgeinternationalcollege.co.uk
• Regular information and news including: Newsletters with details of special offers and new Programs and much more; and Competition Forms; by email and post.

Everything needed for your Study & Training success is included in the CIC Fee.

Additionally:

• Further Study and Training Advice, and Assistance is available before, during and after CIC Study & Training; Members may ask CIC’s team of experienced Consultants for advice on further study and Programmes to improve career prospects and advancement. 
• CIC’s experienced and helpful staff can assist with numerous special requests, such as reference/recommendation letters and transcripts, and more, by post and email.

• Business Entrepreneurship & Organisation Diploma 12 months (flexible)
• Business Administration EBA: Executive Business Administration 3 years (flexible)
• Office Management & Administration Diploma 12 months (flexible)
• Management & Administration Honours (Higher) Diploma 21 months (flexible)

This Program is advantageous to any and all managers, business people, administrators and workers in any and all organizations, and will provide the knowledge which is needed for upwards progress; executives and directors will look for staff with proven computer and IT knowledge and understanding to help improve efficiency and make best use of the technology available.  For those working in or wanting to enter the IT field, it provides the ability for advancement because it covers far more than just technology - it provides the foundation to become a manager and to translate the theoretical benefits of computer systems into reality to the benefit of all types of organizations.

There is a wide range of options for further study - see the "Related Courses" section for suggestions - which include Honours Diplomas, ABA & Baccalaureate Programmes, and the 'Double Award' EBA & BBA Bachelor degree Programme.  You are welcome to ask the College for advice, and of course you can see details of these Programmes on this website.