This course is designed for non-computing graduates who are looking to apply information technology to their current career, or who are looking to change their career direction. The course covers a wide range of topics including programming, databases, security, Project Management and computer networking. During the course you will learn the underpinning theory of these topics, and you will apply this theory in practical scenarios. The main educational aims of this course are: To provide you with a critical understanding of Information Technology (e.g. programming, networking and databases) and how it can be applied to practical situations; To develop your analytical and evaluative skills with respect to information technology problems; To develop your problem solving skills with respect to IT-based solutions. To develop your understanding of the social and legal aspects of the Information Technology field.