During the training, students will acquire the knowledge, technical and managerial skills necessary to work in the rapidly growing IT sector. The two-year program is ideal for beginners who want to enter the world of programming, as well as for professionals with some experience who want to have a more formal training. During the training, students learn theoretical and practical knowledge about the latest technologies of application and software development and management principles in the field of Internet business. The training program pays great attention to the development of projects within the course work. After the successful completion of the Higher Education Diploma in Computer and Information Technology program, students have the opportunity to continue their studies at the University of Virginia, USA or at one of several partner universities in the UK. Duration: 2 years (4 semesters). Basic modules first school year: — IT and society — Computer systems and software — Computer programming — Relational database systems — Software — System analysis and design — Applications for e-commerce — Human interaction with computer — Theory and practice of information systems — Information management systems Basic modules of the second training year: — Information security — Database design and development — Web development — Network design — Ethical, legal and regulatory issues and professional responsibilities in the field Information Technologies — Strategic Information Management Systems — Innovative Technologies in Computer Engineering — Computational Methods of Research — Computer Project Management — Software Development Methodology