Graduate Diploma in Business and Information Technology (EBMA) Aim Graduate Diploma in Business and Information Technology aims to give learners a firm ground in the knowledge, skills and understanding of computing, software development and the global business environment Qualification Level Level 6 Awarding Body This qualification is awarded by EBMA in partnership with Qualifications Network - An Ofqual Recognised Awarding Body Recommended Course Duration 12-18 Months Entry Requirement EBMA Diploma in Business Administration or EBMA Diploma in Administrative Management or Possession of HND in Computing or Equivalent Level 5 qualifications will give direct entry to Graduate Diploma in Information Technology. Units A candidate has to attend five units (120 Credit Points) to pass Graduate Diploma in Business and Information Technology. Unit 1: Advanced Business Studies Unit 2: Econometric for Finance Unit 3: System Analysis and Design Unit 4: Business Accounting Unit 5: System Thinking and Organisational Learning Assessment Assessment includes assignment, projects and formal examination. Centres are responsible for assessment and internal verification while EBMA provides external moderation services. All elements of assessment for a Graduate Diploma in Information Technology are marked by internal examiners and, as appropriate, an external examiner. External Moderation External moderation is the process that checks centres’ assessment meets EBMA’s requirements. External moderation of a centre’s assessment decisions is achieved through sampling. An EBMA Moderator samples the centre’s assessment decisions at an external moderation meeting organised by EBMA. On the basis of the sample taken, the EBMA Moderator will either agree with the centre’s assessment decisions or disagree with the centre’s assessment decisions in relation to particular skill areas. Grading Criteria The examiners for each course will decide a numerical mark for each candidate using the following scale: Marks Grade 0 - 40% Fail 41 - 65% Pass 66 - 80% Merit 81 - 100% Distinction Progression Route Graduate Diploma in Information Technology will create a progression route to Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology. Moreover it also enhances employment opportunities for participants