2012 prospectus institute of information and communication technology

MCAST students at Crimsonwing Malta Ltd.

We provide academic and vocational education to

prepare students for careers in the fast-growing

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

industry. Our courses, ranging from foundation to

degree programmes, provide you with the necessary

qualifications for jobs in computer hardware, software

development, ICT support, computer networks, digital

gaming, and interactive media. Through constant

investment in our laboratories, work placements with

local companies and the development of partnerships

with leading international software and hardware

manufacturers, our students have the opportunity to

support their studies with hands-on experience using

the latest ICT innovations.MCAST Institute of Information and Communication TechnologyMain Campus, Triq Kordin, Paola PLA 9032

00356 2398 7350 00356 2398 7390 [email protected]

Acting Director: Mr Mario PaceDeputy Director: Mr Krassimir Andreinski

Institute of INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

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205 12/05/01 MCAST INTRODUCTORY CERTIFICATE IN COMpUTING - LEvEL 1*

206 12/05/02 MCAST FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN COMpUTING - LEvEL 2*

208 12/05/03 MCAST-BTEC DIpLOMA IN IT

210 12/05/04 MCAST-BTEC ExTENDED DIpLOMA IN IT (SOFTwARE DEvELOpMENT)

211 12/05/05 MCAST-BTEC ExTENDED DIpLOMA IN IT (NETwORkING AND SYSTEMS SUppORT)

212 12/05/06 MCAST-BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL DIpLOMA IN COMpUTING AND SYSTEMS DEvELOpMENT (SOFTwARE

DEvELOpMENT)

213 12/05/07 MCAST-BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL DIpLOMA IN COMpUTING AND SYSTEMS DEvELOpMENT (ICT SYSTEMS

SUppORT)

214 12/05/08 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN SOFTwARE DEvELOpMENT

216 12/05/09 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN COMpUTER NETwORkS

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* Provisionally classified at this level by the Malta Qualifications Council. Proviżorjament klassifikat f’dan il-livell mill-Kunsill Malti għall-Kwalifiki.

MCAST reserves the right to effect changes to the contents of programmes according to changing needs and circumstances.L-MCAST jirriżerva d-dritt li jagħmel tibdil fil-kontenut tal-programmi skond il-ħtieġa u ċ-ċirkostanzi.

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All Levels are based on the Malta Qualifications Framework. Refer to the last page of this Prospectus for further details.Il-Livelli huma bbażati fuq il-Qafas għall-Kwalifiki ta’ Malta. Aktar dettalji jinsabu fl-aħħar paġna ta’ dan il-Prospett.

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At MCAST I learnt the practical aspects of the latest technologies in our sector. equipped with these experiences, I felt I was very well-prepared for my job once I started working.

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ALESSIO CRISTIANOBSc (Hons) in Software Development

Web Developer at Think Design Malta

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MARIA SCICLUNA, Reading for a

BS (Hons) in Computer networks

I believe that information and communication technology presents us with a very bright future, not only in terms of job opportunities, but also when it comes to developing and adopting new technologies for a better quality of life.

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MCAST INTRODUCTORY CERTIFICATE IN COMpUTING - LEvEL 1AWARDInG BODY: MCAST

Il-programm jagħtik taħriġ f’dawk il-ħiliet li huma ta’ qofol, jiġifieri fl-Ingliż, il-Malti, il-Matematika u l-Personal Development. Jipprovdilek ukoll tagħlim dwar l-elementi bażiċi tas-Sistemi tal-Kompjuter u l-applikazzjonijiet tal-internet.

Tibda tifhem kif jinbena l-kompjuter, il-funzjoni ta’ kull komponent u kif dawn jaħdmu flimkien biex aħna nkunu nistgħu nagħmlu użu mill-kompjuter bħala biċċa għodda effettiva għall-istudju, ix-xogħol u d-divertiment.

Minħabba l-impatt kbir li l-internet kellu fuq is-soċjetà kollha, inti se tkun tista’ tifhem aħjar is-sinifikat tal-internet fid-dinja ta’ llum. Titgħallem ukoll kif l-użu tal-email huwa wieħed mill-iktar mezzi popolari tal-komunikazzjoni.

Course Duration: 1 year full-time

Fees: not applicable

Entry Requirements:FInISHeD COMPuLSORY eDuCATIOn

Other entry requirements:Initial Assessment Tests

At the end of the programme, you will be able to:1. Describe the basics of the windows

environment, software, hardware and the use of the computer in everyday life

2. use various desktop applications to perform simple tasks

3. understand the principles of the Internet and the applications which provide various services

4. Carry out simple tasks in english, Maltese and Mathematics.

The programme is designed to provide necessary key skills training in english, Maltese, Mathematics and Personal Development Skills as well as fundamentals of Computer Systems and Web applications.

Students will begin to appreciate the basic components that make up a computer, and the interaction of the components with each other to allow us to use the computer as an effective tool for study, work and leisure.

Due to the major impact that the internet has had on society at large, students will also be introduced to the significance of the internet in today’s world, as well as the use of email as one of the most popular means of communication.

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More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120501

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MCAST FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN COMpUTING – LEvEL 2

Dan il-programm iwassal biex l-istudenti, li għandhom iċ-ċertifikat tat-Tmiem tal-Iskola Sekondarja, ikunu jistgħu jaqbdu l-istudju fil-qasam tal-IT. Il-kors fih element tajjeb ta’ prattika vokazzjonali li għandha tgħin biex l-istudent jifforma idea ċara dwar x’titlob is-sengħa tal-IT.

Ikollok tagħrif siewi fuq l-oqsma bażiċi tat-Teknoloġija tal-Informazzjoni u l-Komunikazzjoni. Il-kors huwa wieħed f’serje ta’ programmi li jippreparawk għax-xogħol fl-Industrija tal-Kompjuter.

Ftakar li l-kors huwa biss wieħed ta’ preparazzjoni u waħdu ma jkunx biżżejjed biex issib impjieg fl-industrija tal-ICT.



Entry Requirements:MCAST InTRODuCTORY CeRTIFICATeorFInISHeD COMPuLSORY eDuCATIOn

Other entry requirements:Initial Assessment Tests

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Identify the main hardware components of a

computer system2. Carry out simple programming tasks using a

high level language3. use several office applications in a proficient

manner4. Create simple web pages using several web

design tools.

The programme is designed to allow students with a School Leaving Certificate to follow a study in the area of IT. The course includes a significant amount of vocational practice that will help students to form a clear idea of the nature of the trade or vocation of IT.

Students will receive a proper understanding of the basic areas that make up Information and Communication Technology. This course is the first in a series of programmes that will prepare individuals to work within the Computing Industry.

The course is a preparatory course and is not intended to prepare you for employment within the ICT Industry.

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12/05/03

MCAST-BTEC DIpLOMA IN IT

Dan il-kors huwa l-ewwel tarġa f’sensiela ta’ programmi li jdumu tliet snin. Il-programm joffrilek għadd ta’ ħiliet li tkun teħtieġ biex tibda taħdem fl-Industrija tal-Kompjuter.

F’dan il-livell ta’ studju, titgħallem is-suġġetti ta’ qofol kemm fil-qasam tan-networking kif ukoll f’dak tal-iżvilupp tas-software.

Jeħtieġ li tgħaddi minn dan il-kors jekk tixtieq li titla’ tarġa oħra u tkompli tistudja fuq l-extended Diploma, programm ta’ sentejn tal-Livell 4. Dan aħna nirrakkomandawh jekk inti biħsiebek tidħol għal karriera fl-Industrija tal-IT.


Fees: BTeC Registration Fees

Entry Requirements:MCAST FOunDATIOn CeRTIFICATeor 2 SeC/O-LeVeL PASSeS Compulsory: MathematicsPreferred: english Language and one subject from Computing, Physics, Accounting and Business Studies

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. understand the fundamentals of computer

hardware2. understand the fundamentals of

communication and networks3. use multimedia graphic applications4. Make use of basic techniques of programming

and software development.

This course is the first step in a block of a three year training programme, designed to provide the necessary skills to work in the Computing Industry.

At this level of study, you will be introduced to fundamental subjects in both the networking and the software development areas. You will also be given the opportunity to upgrade your key skills.

The course is a pre-requisite for the follow up two-year Level 4 extended Diploma programme, which we strongly recommend if you intend to embark on a career in IT.

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12/05/04

MCAST-BTEC ExTENDED DIpLOMA IN IT (SOFTwARE DEvELOpMENT)

Dan il-kors intensiv għandu l-għan li jtejjiblek l-għarfien u t-taħriġ li tkun ħadt fil-kors tal- Livell 3. Jagħtik ukoll il-ħiliet meħtieġa biex tkun tista’ taħdem fl-Industrija tal-IT.

Fit-tieni sena tal-kors, tkun tista’ tispeċjalizza fis-Software Develpment. Tistudja dawk is-suġġetti li huma rilevanti għall-ħtiġijiet tal-Industrija.

Course Duration: 2 years full-time


Entry Requirements:MCAST-BTeC DIPLOMA In ITor4 SeC/O-LeVeL PASSeSCompulsory: Mathematics and Computer Studies Preferred: english Language and one subject from Physics, Accounting and Business Studies

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Design, implement and administer mid-sized

computer networks2. Assemble and troubleshoot computer

hardware3. Apply modern technologies in software

development4. Develop and maintain websites with

interactive multimedia content.

Career opportunities:• Software tester• Programmer• Programme developer• Systems analyst

This intensive course aims to take further the knowledge and training you received at Level 3. It also provides you with the required skills to work in the IT Industry.

In the second year of the course you will specialise in Software Development. You will study those subjects which are relevant to the needs of Industry.


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MCAST-BTEC ExTENDED DIpLOMA IN IT (NETwORkING AND SYSTEMS SUppORT)

Dan il-kors intensiv għandu l-għan li jtejjeb l-għarfien u t-taħriġ li l-istudent ikun ħa fil-Livell 3 u jħejjik aħjar biex tkun tista’ taħdem fl-Industrija tal-IT.

Fit-tieni sena tal-kors, l-istudenti jispeċjalizzaw fin-networking u fl-ICT Support. Tistudja suġġetti li huma rilevanti għall-ħtiġijiet tal-industrija.



Entry Requirements:MCAST-BTeC DIPLOMA In ITor4 SeC/O-LeVeL PASSeSCompulsory: Mathematics and Computer Studies Preferred: english Language and one subject from Physics, Accounting and Business Studies

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Design, implement and administer mid-sized

computer networks2. Assemble and troubleshoot computer

hardware3. Apply modern technologies in software

development4. Develop and maintain websites with

interactive multimedia content.

Career opportunities:• Computer technician • network administrator• Help desk and systems support technician

This intensive course aims to take further the knowledge and training received at Level 3 and to provide students with the required skills to work in the IT Industry.

In the second year of the course, students will specialise in networking and ICT Support. You will study subjects that are relevant to the needs of industry.


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MCAST-BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL DIpLOMA IN COMpUTING AND SYSTEMS DEvELOpMENT (SOFTwARE DEvELOpMENT)AWARDInG BODY: MCAST-BTeC

Din il-kwalifika tipprovdilek pedament edukattiv għal firxa wiesgħa ta’ karrieri tekniċi u maniġerjali fl-industrija tal-kompjuter. B’hekk l-istudenti jkunu jistgħu jagħtu l-kontribut immedjat tagħhom fl-impjieg.

L-istudenti li jtemmu b’suċċess l-MCAST-BTeC Higher national Diploma in Computing jistgħu jsibu numru ta’ opportunitajiet fl-Industrija tal-ICT jew fid-dipartimenti tal-IT. Hemm ħafna ambjenti f’dawn is-setturi li l-istudenti jistgħu jikkunsidraw bħala bidu għall-karriera tagħhom.



Entry Requirements:MCAST-BTeC exTenDeD DIPLOMA In ITor2 A-LeVeL PASSeS AnD 2 I-LeVeL PASSeSCompulsory A-Level: Computing and one subject from Pure Mathematics and Physics Compulsory I-Level: Pure Mathematics or Applied if Pure Mathematics is not presented at A-Level

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. expand the knowledge and experience in

advanced .neT and Java technologies2. Implement advanced websites using different

tools3. Apply methods of systems analysis and

design4. Integrate database access in web applications.

Career opportunities:• Software designer and developer• Web designer• Systems analyst• Systems designers

This qualification aims to provide a foundation for a range of technical and management careers in computing and to enable students to make an immediate contribution in employment.

Students who complete the MCAST-BTeC Higher national Diploma in Computing and Systems Development (Software Development) will find a number of career opportunities in the ICT Industry or in IT Departments in a wide range of work environments.

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MCAST-BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL DIpLOMA IN COMpUTING AND SYSTEMS DEvELOpMENT (ICT SYSTEMS SUppORT)

Din il-kwalifika tagħtik il-bażi meħtieġa għal firxa ta’ karrieri tekniċi u maniġerjali fil-computing u tista’ twasslek biex tkun tista’ tidħol għal xogħol fis-settur.

L-istudenti li jkunu temmew b’suċċess l-MCAST-BTeC Higher national Diploma in Computing and Systems Development (ICT Systems Support) għandhom isibu numru ta’ opportunitajiet fl-Industrija tal-ICT jew f’dipartimenti tal-IT u f’firxa wiesgħa ta’ ambjenti tax-xogħol.



Entry Requirements:MCAST-BTeC exTenDeD DIPLOMA In ITor2 A-LeVeL PASSeS AnD 2 I-LeVeL PASSeSCompulsory A-Level: Computing and one subject from Pure Mathematics and Physics Compulsory I-Level: Pure Mathematics or Applied if Pure Mathematics is not presented at A-Level

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Work with advanced hardware and operating

systems architecture2. Perform the installation, setup and

administration of different networking operating systems

3. use, deploy and configure networking equipment such as routers and switches

4. Design and implement fairly complex network setups.

Career opportunities:• Systems administrator• network installations and maintenance

personnel• Supervisory technical staff

This qualification provides a foundation for a range of technical and management careers in computing and enables students to make an immediate contribution in employment.

Students who successfully complete the MCAST-BTeC Higher national Diploma in Computing and Systems Development (ICT Systems Support) will find a number of career opportunities in the ICT Industry or in IT departments in a wide range of work environments.


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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN SOFTwARE DEvELOpMENT AWARDInG BODY: MCAST In COLLABORATIOn WITH FRAunHOFeR-GeSeLLSCHAFT

Dan il-programm ikompli jibni fuq l-għarfien u l-esperjenza li inti tkun ħadt mill-kors tal-MCAST-BTeC Higher national Diploma in Computing. Bilanċ siewi ta’ suġġetti li jitolbu kemm prattika kif ukoll teorija jiżgura tħejjija għaqlija għax-xogħol u l-ħila li titlob l-Industrija.

Tkun mistenni li tikseb għarfien sħiħ ta’ dak li jitlob dan is-settur partikulari, sabiex inti tkun tista’ tkompli tiżviluppa u timxi ‘l quddiem, kemm mil-lat edukattiv kif ukoll minn dak tar-riċerka u l-iżvilupp.

F’dan il-livell ta’ studju, inti tkun mistenni taħdem indipendentement minn ħaddieħor, li jista’ jkun differenti minn dak li tkun drajt tagħmel fil-programmi ta’ qabel. Il-kors jitlob ukoll li inti tgħaddi xi ħin tagħmel ir-riċerka u tistudja għal rasek lil hinn mill-erba’ ħitan tal-klassi.



Entry Requirements:MCAST-BTeC HIGHeR nATIOnAL DIPLOMA In COMPuTInG (SOFTWARe DeVeLOPMenT)Further details are available under the section “Applications for MCAST Vocational Degrees” (page 300)

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. utilise advanced data structures and

algorithms2. Develop internet mobile technologies

applications3. Develop software securely 4. Manage complex professional activities or

projects with autonomy and responsibility.

Career opportunities:• Senior software developer• Senior systems analyst• Senior web designer

This programme builds on the experience acquired in the MCAST-BTeC Higher national Diploma in Computing. Once again, a good mix of both practical and theoretical subjects has been included to ensure that the student is well prepared for Industry.

You will also obtain a good knowledge base to allow for further development in the field, both from an educational aspect, as well as research and development.

As a departure from previous programmes, students will be expected to be more independent learners, with a significant amount of research and self study outside the classroom environment.

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Project part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Social Fund (ESF)

Co-financing rate: 85% EU Funds; 15% National Funds

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN COMpUTER NETwORkSAWARDInG BODY: MCAST In COLLABORATIOn WITH FRAunHOFeR-GeSeLLSCHAFT

Dan il-programm jibni fuq l-esperjenza li tkun ħadt fil-kors tal-MCAST-BTeC Higher national Diploma in Computing. Il-Kulleġġ ħaseb li jinkludi fil-programm tal-lawrja bilanċ ta’ għarfien prattiku u teoretiku sabiex inti tkun imħejji tajjeb għax-xogħol fl-Industrija.

Tkun mistenni li tikseb għarfien sħiħ ta’ dak li jitlob dan is-settur partikulari, sabiex inti tkun tista’ tkompli tiżviluppa u timxi ‘l quddiem kemm mil-lat edukattiv kif ukoll minn dak tar-riċerka u l-iżvilupp.

F’dan il-livell ta’ studju, inti se taħdem indipendentement minn ħaddieħor, li jista’ jkun differenti minn dak li tkun drajt tagħmel fis-snin ta’ qabel. Il-kors jitlob ukoll li inti tgħaddi xi ħin tagħmel ir-riċerka u tistudja għal rasek lil hinn mill-erba’ ħitan tal-klassi.



Entry Requirements:MCAST-BTeC HIGHeR nATIOnAL DIPLOMA In COMPuTInG (ICT SYSTeMS SuPPORT).Further details are available under the section “Applications for MCAST Vocational Degrees” (page 300)

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Apply the principles of network security

and digital forensics to ensure a secure networking environment

2. Administer a database with autonomy and responsibility3. explain the inner working of the operating

systems4. Design and deploy advanced LAn and WAn

systems.

Career opportunities:• Systems administrator• Middle management help desk and support • Middle management technical support

This programme builds on the experience acquired in the MCAST-BTeC Higher national Diploma in Computing. MCAST has included within the degree programme a balanced mix of both practical and theoretical subjects to ensure that the student is well prepared for Industry.

You will also be expected to obtain a good knowledge base to allow for further development in the field, both from an educational aspect, as well as research and development.

As a departure from previous programmes, students will be expected to be more independent learners, with a significant amount of research and self-study being conducted outside the classroom environment.

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BACHeLOR OF SCIenCe (HOnOuRS)In SOFTWARe DeVeLOPMenT1 year full-time

BACHeLOR OF ARTS (HOnOuRS) In GRAPHIC DeSIGn AnD InTeRACTIVe MeDIA1 year full-time

BACHeLOR OF SCIenCe (HOnOuRS)In COMPuTeR neTWORKS1 year full-time

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MCAST-BTeC HIGHeR nATIOnAL DIPLOMA In InTeRACTIVe MeDIA2 years full-time

MCAST InTRODuCTORY CeRTIFICATe In COMPuTInG - LeVeL 11 year full-time

MCAST-BTeC HIGHeR nATIOnAL DIPLOMA In COMPuTInG AnD SYSTeMS DeVeLOPMenT (SOFTWARe DeVeLOPMenT)2 years full-time

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MCAST FOunDATIOn CeRTIFICATe In COMPuTInG - LeVeL 21 year full-time

MCAST-BTeC DIPLOMA In IT1 year full-time

MCAST-BTeC exTenDeD DIPLOMA In IT (SOFTWARe DeVeLOPMenT)2 years full-time

MCAST-BTeC exTenDeD DIPLOMA In IT (neTWORKInG AnD SYSTeMS SuPPORT)2 years full-time

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This course is offered in collaboration with the Institute of Art and Design. More details on page 84.

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