Level
Level 5
Computing & Emerging TechnologiesUndergraduate
Level 5 Extended Diploma in IT E Commerce
Complete Level 4 and Level 5 in one 240 credit IT e commerce route, then progress towards final year top up study while building online retail, digital business, web systems and analytics capability.
Course snapshot
Flexible study with guidance and progression support.
Credits
240 Credits
Duration
Flexible online study, with a minimum completion time of 6 months and study pacing planned around your availability, assignment progress and progression goal.
Delivery
Online
Start Date
Start anytime
Overview
Course overview
The Level 5 Extended Diploma in IT E Commerce is a 240 credit pathway that combines Level 4 and Level 5 study into one undergraduate route. It is designed as a 2 year degree pathway accelerator for learners who want to complete the equivalent of the first two years of a UK IT, computing or digital commerce degree before progressing towards final year top up study where accepted. The course develops technical and commercial capability across computer systems, programming, databases, software engineering, systems analysis, e commerce applications, management information systems, network security, system administration, digital entrepreneurship and online business models for consumer and business markets.
Who It’s For
Suitable for different learner profiles.
Learners seeking a combined Level 4 and Level 5 IT e commerce route
Students preparing for final year information technology, computing or digital business top up study
Career starters who want to combine IT skills with online retail and digital trading knowledge
Adult learners moving into e commerce, digital operations, website administration or online store support roles
Learners who want to save time and money compared with a traditional three year degree pathway
Learning Outcomes
What you’ll learn.
Academic writing, research and study skills for computing
Computer systems, software and IT foundations
Programming concepts and structured problem solving
Relational databases, data modelling and information handling
Software engineering and systems analysis for digital business projects
Human computer interaction and user focused online journeys
E commerce applications, online store functions and digital customer experience
Management information systems and business technology decision making
Business to business and business to consumer e commerce models
Network security, system administration and digital operations awareness
Technopreneurship, online venture planning and commercial innovation
Progression
Progression and career outcomes.
Progress towards final year information technology, computing, digital business or e commerce top up study where accepted
Progress to Level 6 study in IT, computing, information systems, digital commerce or related areas
Build a stronger academic foundation for online retail, digital operations and business technology routes
Develop practical evidence for e commerce systems, online store administration, analytics and customer journey roles
Complete Level 4 and Level 5 in one route to save time and money compared with a traditional three year degree pathway
Possible career outcomes
E Commerce SpecialistOnline Store CoordinatorDigital Commerce AssistantWebsite AdministratorDigital Marketing ExecutiveBusiness Analyst AssistantData Analyst AssistantWeb Developer AssistantDigital Operations AssistantIT E Commerce Manager Trainee
Course Guidance
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