The Institute for the Management of Information Systems
The Institute for the Management of Information Systems (IMIS) is an international professional association devoted to supporting and promoting the profession of information systems management.
As a registered charity, it has consistently played a prominent role in fostering greater understanding of the importance of information systems management, working to enhance the status of those engaged in the profession, and promoting higher standards through better education and training, both in the UK and overseas.
Foundation Diploma
This leads to IMIS Practitioner Grade. It was introduced to provide a route for candidates to gain entry to the Diploma Course examination. This course is also suitable for young people who want to work with computers and need some entry level education. All modules defined within the course structure may be taken individually or collectively to form a Foundation Diplma. Each module is designed to introduce the student to the basic elements of information systems practices.
SYLLABUS
§ F01 Communication Skills
§ F02 Arithmetic
§ F03 Computing Awareness
§ F04 Use of Packages
§ F05 Book-Keeping
§ F06 Office Practice
Diploma
This leads to IMIS Licentiate Grade. It continues on from the Foundation Diploma level although access at this level is also available to candidates who comply with the entrance requirements. Completion of these examinations awards a Diploma Certificate and the general standard equates to the National (ONC) Certificate. Candidates having completed the Diploma Course are working at the equivalent level of early entry analysts.
SYLLABUS
§ D21 Information Systems Practice
§ D22 Business Fundamentals
§ D23 Communications and Business Technology
§ D24 Programming and Web Applications
§ D25 Business Information Systems
§ D26 Information Systems Building
HIGHER DIPLOMA
This leads to IMIS Associate Grade. It extends and complements the Diploma Course to give students a comprehensive knowledge of the entire field of operations, programming, systems analysis and design, and computer management. A Higher Diploma award equates to the Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/HND) and prepares candidates for work at the equivalent level of analyst/team leader.
SYLLABUS
§ H31 Management Information Systems
§ H32 Information Systems Strategy
§ H33 Contemporary Information Systems Development
§ H34 Database Development
§ H35 Project Management
§ H36 Business Information Systems Project