Global Freshman Certificate Computing

The Computing qualification will equip you with knowledge and understanding of introductory concepts in the computing field while setting you up to graduate at the Member University of your choice.

Course outline

Once you’ve completed the six core modules, the Computing stream has 6 specialized modules. They are:

Core modules

Module 001

Academic Integrity & Writing for Business

Module 002

Collaborative Work

Module 003

Introduction to Computer Science

Module 004

Organizational Behavior

Module 005

Intercultural & Ethical Decision-Making

Module 006

Leadership

Computing stream

Module 201

Introduction to Data Science

Module 202

Mathematics I

Module 203

Computer Architecture & Operating Systems

Module 204

Object-Oriented Programming with Java

Module 205

Web Application Development

Module 206

Data Structure and Java Class Library

These modules will equip you with the knowledge and skills to:

Understand how to design, create and evaluate computer-based systems

Identify and analyze criteria for data-driven problem solving

Explore the morals and ethics of computer technology

Apply mathematical concepts to IT and technology problems

Utilize various computing systems and software to program solutions to concrete problems

Work collaboratively across a range of media and interdisciplinary contexts

Studying the Computing stream will open opportunities for degrees and careers in Cyber Security, IT, Data Analysis, Systems & Networking, Software Development, Web Development and Programming.