Online Degree in IT and E-Commerce Development

Fees: £1760 per Level. Easy monthly EMI payment option available.

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About the Course

With the rise of online shopping and increasing number of eCommerce websites, retailers and online stores must optimize and promote their platforms to boost site visitors and revenues. This online degree in IT and e-commerce will equip you with essential skills to excel in the digital commerce industry.

The Level 4 modules and assignments in this course are equivalent to the first year of a University Degree, while the Level 5 modules and assignments correspond to the second year. The online Level 4 Diploma in IT and Computing and the Level 5 Diploma in IT and eCommerce are a 240-credit qualification, including 10 modules and written assignments at Level 4, and 6 modules and written assignments at Level 5. This course will prepare you for a top-up to a full undergraduate degree, helping you become an IT professional. While completing the course, students have access to support services, including tutor support, webinars, a social learning forum, and additional materials to aid in diploma completion.

Course Module Listing (Level 4)

1. Computer Systems and Software
   Learn the integration of hardware and software components essential for e-commerce systems.
2. Computer Programming
   Design and test programs critical for e-commerce applications.
3. Relational Database Systems
   Develop skills in data analysis and modeling for e-commerce website development.
4. Software Engineering
   Understand software engineering principles crucial for building scalable e-commerce software.
5. Systems Analysis and Design
   Explore the relationship between IT systems and business needs in e-commerce.
6. E-Commerce Applications
   Investigate how e-commerce applications can improve business processes and customer interactions.
7. Human-Computer Interaction
   Learn how e-commerce websites can optimize user experience through human-computer interface design.
8. IT and Society
   Examine the social impact of digital commerce and the role of e-commerce systems in modern society.
9. Information Systems Project Management
   Understand project management techniques used in e-commerce development and IT projects.
10. Management Information Systems
    Focus on how information systems support business and e-commerce solutions.

Course Module Listing (Level 5)

1. Technopreneurship
   Learn to establish a tech business in the e-commerce space.
2. Network Security
   Gain knowledge in network security to protect e-commerce websites.
3. C#.NET Programming
   Master C#.NET programming for dynamic e-commerce applications.
4. System Administration
   Administer and manage systems in a digital commerce environment.
5. Business to Consumer (B2C) E-commerce
   Dive deep into the techniques used in mobile e-commerce and customer interactions.
6. Business to Business (B2B) E-commerce
   Learn how B2B e-commerce and transaction processing systems impact online business.

Progress to a Full Undergraduate Degree

After completing this online degree program, you can choose to top up your qualification to a full Undergraduate Degree through an accredited UK university. The fees are as follows for distance learning/online:

• University of Derby: Top-up Final Year in Computing and Information Technology BSc (Hons) – £4400
• Southampton Solent University: BSc (Hons) Information Technology for Business – £9,000 (9 months)
• University of Central Lancashire (UCLan): BSc (Hons) Business Computing and Information Systems Top-up Degree
• Middlesex University: BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems (Final Year) and BSc (Hons) Information Technology & Business Information Systems (Top-up)

Sample Certificates (Level 4 & 5)

Check below for sample certificates for Level 4 and 5 diplomas in e-commerce and IT.