Higher Cert in Information Systems

unreggd

Hi guys

Im a first year Computing student
Originally planned to do a degree in IT Mgmt, but have reconsidered

If I do the software development cert, I only have to commit to 2 years

Do you think theres ANY job you'd get with a H Cert? It seems all the ads want a degree and lots of experience

I really just want to be qualified for a low level job as Im gonna do a media degree which would be more freelance

Any help appreciated!

Course modules:

Higher Certificate in Science ( Computing Information Systems )
Semester 1 Semester 2
Software Development 1 Software Development 2
Systems Analysis 1 Systems Analysis 2
Discrete Mathematics 1 Statistics
Bus. Informations Systems Visual Design
Computer Architecture Intro to Operating Systems
Web and Database Fundamentals Communications

Semester 3 Semester 4
Software Development 3 Software Development 4
Software Engineering Project
Discrete Mathematics 2 Management Science
Financial Management Web Design and Development 1
Networking 1 Networking 2
Databases Human Resource Management and Law


Thanks!

unreggd

Anyyybodyyy?.....

seventyeight

Yeah, it's a start. I'd say you'd find it hard to find a programming job with just a cert though. If you just want an IT job, you could probably get into a low end tech support role with that. Depends on your other experience and capabilities. You could always do some short professional courses/exams to bolster your chances and show a commitment to learning and self-development.

It'd be worthwhile sticking it out for at least another year to get the ordinary degree. Even from the 'media' perspective you may find that you could transfer to a media Masters course after your degree, rather than starting a media undergrad.

Not sure if this helps at all?!