Diploma in Computing & Finance

Acquiring both IT and sector specific business skills will enable you to
develop an understanding of financial accounting and principles, as well
as a good working knowledge of business IT software.

Benefits
• Learn touch typing skills and develop your typing speed
• Learn efficient use of the numeric keypad for data entry
• Communicate effectively both face-to-face and in written format
for business
• Develop your computer skills with Microsoft Windows
• Learn word processing and Mail Merge skills up to advanced level
• Learn spreadsheet skills up to advanced level
• Learn to create presentations to a professional standard
• Develop database skills to a proficient level
• Learn how to share, manage and schedule information electronically
• Exploit the power of the internet using Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Gain a clear understanding of the basic principles of book-keeping
• Become proficient in manual ledgers and computerised accounts
• Develop a good understanding of financial principles
• Career and jobs advice and interview techniques
• A choice of further enhancements and personal development
• On successful completion of this business industry recognised
Diploma you will have the opportunity to achieve further internationally
recognised qualifications such as IAB, ECDL/ICDL and others

Prerequisites
None

Guideline Learning Time
Full-time study over 12 months
(based on 15 hours study a week)
Students should discuss all options with a course advisor.