10 credit Level 1
Prerequisite: Introduction to IT
This module looks at the basic principles of relational database design, how to use a database for the storage and retrieval of data and how to develop a database application. Using Access, the module covers forms, queries and reports and introduces advanced features such as macros and Visual Basic programming.
10 credits Level 1
Prerequisite: Introduction to IT
This module uses Microsoft Publisher to introduce the design and practical skills necessary to create publications such as flyers, newsletters and brochures.
10 credits Level 1
Prerequisite: Introduction to IT
Spreadsheets are one of the most versatile computing tools for business. This module teaches you how to exploit the many features offered by modern spreadsheet packages such as Microsoft Excel and to analyse and present a wide variety of business or research data.
10 credits Level 1
Prerequisite: Introduction to Spreadsheets
Building upon the basic skills learnt in the Introduction to Spreadsheets module, students study advanced spreadsheet features and gain experience in developing application tools for solving practical problems.
10 credits Level 1
Prerequisite: Introduction to IT
This module will equip you with word processing skills. Learn how to create professional memos, letters and reports by exploring formatting facilities and using the various features of a modern word processing package.
10 credits Level 2
Prerequisite: Database Applications
This module teaches server-side database programming using Microsoft SQL Server. All aspects of SQL are covered i.e. systems configuration, data definition, data manipulation, data management and access control.