rdi, the launchpad for anew range of it and computing programmes

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RDI, the launchpad for

anew range of IT and

Computing Programmes

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There is no no doubt that , in the past few years, digital literacy

has become an inevitable part of world economic growth,

impacting heavily on employment. Digital literacy is now key part

of both personal and professional development.

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A study on this has revealed that in the present economicscenario, 90% of jobswill demand refined digital skills and digital

literacy. As a result, graduates who can seamingly develop and

design codes, software and hardware systems, solve complex

problems, and integrate well in teams are in great demand. RDI

comes to support the development of digital literacy via new

course offering and great tutorial support.

RDIs in i t iat ive to support Digita l Literacy

This autumn, RDI is preparing to launch an array of IT and

Computing specialisms at both degree and Masters level. Its

mission is to contribute to the professional and vocational
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development of learners. In line with RDIs expertise, these new

range of programmes will be delivered worldwide through online

distance learning. RDI will offer these courses in collaboration

with Anglia Ruskin University, a UK university that has one of thehighest employability rates in the HE sector.

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Undergraduate level courses

The following three routes or courses in Computing can be

studied as a full degree. The list includes:

Degree in Comput ing and Informat ion Management

The subject focuses on the power of computer technology that

can be used for supporting different business operations
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Degree in Comput ing

The subject is focused on use of web technologies, like online

business systems and e-commerce

Degree in Mobi le Comput ing

The subject offers an insight into the use of computer technology

so as to deliver communications, ensure capability and provide

access to information while the user is on the move.

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Postgraduate level courses

The new postgraduate programmes are designed around the

management of proper information systems in businessesas wellas in other contexts. These programmes facilitate the

development of learners on diverse topics of interest, so as to

assist them in exploring issues relevant to the workplace. These

programmes are:
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Masters in Systems Secur i ty

The course deals with issues related to threats found in security

systems; the course also covers the methods in mitigating those

threats.

Masters in Information Sys tems

The course delves deep into retrieving and handling information,

which is stored on computer systems and which isaccessed

through web technologies.

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Masters in Mobile Systems

Yet again, this course is focused on the provision of accessinginformation systems when the user is on the move.

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The new IT and computing programmes offered through RDI by

online distance learning will bring positive changein the

development of digital skills for students.

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