The Informatics Academy has been institutionalised to ensure that its award, bearing the quality assurance mark, will be recognised and accepted by employers and universities for employment and transfer credit respectively.

The Informatics Academic Governance is the backbone on which the quality of our awards is judged. Collectively, the Academic Council interacts with the International Advisory Panel and thereby empowers Examination Council and Examination Board the authority to grant the Informatics Academy awards.

Represented by a group of respected and experienced academic leaders drawn from universities in the United Kingdom, Australia and the United States of America, each member of the International Advisory Panel brings with them a wide range of educational leadership and management experience. The Academic Council is responsible for the academic affairs for Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Institute of Business, Finance and Management, Institute of Engineering and Institute of Knowledge Economy.

You can get more information about the Informatics Academy from the following link: http://www.informaticseducation.com/ia

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The International Advanced Diploma in Computing (IADIC) is validated by NCC and awarded by Informatics Academy (IA).

This course provides the entry knowledge normally required by a programmer, a junior system analyst, or an Information Technology specialist.

The course was specially designed for students who already hold qualifications in Diploma in Computing or its equivalence and allows students to attain a more in-depth understanding in the areas of computing and information technology.

• To provide students with a level of knowledge and skills appropriate to the application of information technology.
• To understand those aspects of computer architecture (hardware and software) which affect the design of computer-based systems.
• To ensure that students can describe the personnel issues involved with the design, implementation and operation of computer-based systems.
• To ensure that students are able to identify the activities of systems development and operation in terms of effectiveness and efficiency.
• To develop students' familiarity with the codes of conduct and codes of good practice of professional bodies so that they are aware of the practical and professional implications in their work environment.
• To develop communication skills.
• To learn to work in teams towards a common objective.
• Wherever possible to relate theory to practice.

A student must complete (all 8 modules) 6 core modules, one of which is a project, and 2 elective modules.

The assessment of a student during the course will be based on the following methods:

Continuous Assessment
This is a progressive assessment of a student by the teaching staff. It results from assessments of both individual exercises, assignments, case studies and/or progress tests set at various stages of a course, and from formal observation of performance in projects and classroom work.

Assignments are assessed on appropriate criteria such as:

• Analytical skills such as fact-finding, comprehension, penetration, judgement;
• Communication skills in interviewing, presentation and report writing;
• Technical knowledge of syllabus topics
• Ability to apply methodologies, techniques and the understanding of general management

• Technical knowledge of syllabus topics
• Memory recall
• Ability to apply the knowledge learnt in the course

1. Project
2. Assignments
3. Progress Tests

• The project provides a deeper appreciation and understanding of the multimedia technology, and equips students with a higher level of industrial skills.
  

• Duration of 4 weeks (depends on individual subjects) is allowed for students to finish their assignments. These make up 50% of the coursework total.
  

• For most of the modules of the course, there will be one progress test for each module. Duration of each progress test is 2 hours followed by the review of test questions. Respective lecturer awards marks, which are subject to moderation. The assessment criteria in the progress tests are the same as that of the assignments discussed above.