The programme aims to provide a course of study designed for students wishing to enter the computing industry in the area of networking, Graduates on completion are expected to be able to conceptualise, design and deploy networks on any scale. As they complete they begin as technical experts, with appropriate knowledge and skills in network configuration, administration and virtualisation with additional knowledge of software development.
(a) Minimum of 6 subjects passed at grade C or better with a combination of Math or Physics with English; plus any other 4 subjects that may include Statistics, Accounts and /or Commerce/Business Studies (minimum of 36 points)
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(b) HND /Diploma in computing or related field from an accredited higher education institution
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(c) Mature entry by computing professional with a Certificate, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience working with business systems as a developer, analyst or related, selected based on Recognition of Prior Learning.
Students enrolling for either will take the course according to the schedule that follows. Some modules require prerequisites, as shown on the programme structure
Level Semester 1 Semester 2 Year 1 Computer Related Mathematics and Statistics Computer Technology Systems Development Fundamentals of Networking Routing and switching fundamentals Computer Systems Installations & Maintenance Year 2 Introduction to C# Programming Data Centre Networking Wireless Networking Research and Innovation Quantitative Analysis for Business Information Security Year 3 Enterprise Networking Network Security Computer Systems Administration Industrial Attachment & Skill Centre programmes Year 4 Advanced Routing Ethical Hacking Project Management Research Telecommunications Product Development
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