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Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

Computers/ IT

  • Location:
    Kingston and St. Andrew
  • Address:
    3 Anguilla Close, Kingston, 7, Jamaica WI
  • Type:
    Full time
  • Definition:
    Postgraduate
  • Certification:
    Diploma
  • Entry requirements:
    pplicants should possess a first degree in any discipline except computing.
  • Duration:
    1

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Course Details

Information Technology

 

Programme Overview

The Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology is a one year programme designed for graduates with no previous training in computing. Students will be equipped with the basic requirements to pursue a higher degree in computing, or to transition to an entry level position in the IT industry.

 

Programme Objectives
The programme aims to:

  • train students so they can transition from a non-computing field to one within the computing domain.
  • equip students with a good theoretical foundation in the IT domain
  • enable students to acquire at least one professional certification in the IT domain.

 

Programme Structure

The programme will be offered in an accelerated format over academic year (3 semesters).  It covers programming in at least 2 widely used languages, mathematics for IT, software engineering, networking and databases.

 

Entry Requirements

Applicants should possess a first degree in any discipline except computing.

Application Process

Application forms can be obtained and submitted electronically at http://sas.uwimona.edu.jm:9010.

Contact Information

The Department of Computing

The University of the West Indies, Mona.

3 Anguilla Close, Kingston, 7, Jamaica WI

Call:        876 702-4455/876 970-0923

Fax:       876 702 4455

Visit:      myspot.mona.uwi.edu/compsci/

 

Department of Computing, University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica

Department of Computing, University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica

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