Programme overview
This degree programme will equip graduates with the necessary knowledge and technical skills needed to design, create, operate and maintain network infrastructure for modern distributed enterprise computer systems. It will also strengthen their awareness of networking security threats and they will be able to implement networking related configurations.
Job opportunities:
The graduates of this programme will be equipped with the knowledge and skills that can help them in getting career opportunities which include:
- Network Administrator
- Network (Systems) Engineer
- Network (Service) Technician
- Network Programmer/Analyst
- Network/Information Systems Manager
- WAN Architect
Awards: (students must register for a particular award in order to qualify for that award)
- Diploma in Higher Education
- BSc. (Honours)
Mode of delivery: Full time and Part time
Programme Structure
Please note that:
Programme structures may be subject to change and modules may be offered in any of the semesters in an academic year
Modules in Level 1 (first year)
|
# |
Module name |
Credits |
|
1 |
Integrated Language Skills for Information Technology |
15 |
|
2 |
Mathematical & Statistical Skills |
15 |
|
3 |
Computer Systems |
15 |
|
4 |
Fundamentals of Algorithms and C Language |
15 |
|
5 |
Academic Reading and Writing for Information Technology |
15 |
|
6 |
Data Communication and Networks |
15 |
|
7 |
Systems Analysis and Design |
15 |
|
8 |
Data Structures and Algorithms |
15 |
|
|
Total Credits |
120 |
Modules in Level 2 (second year)
|
# |
Module name |
Credits |
|
1 |
English for Professional Development and Communication in IT |
15 |
|
2 |
Object-Oriented Programming |
15 |
|
3 |
Computer Architecture and Digital Logic |
15 |
|
4 |
Local Area Networks |
15 |
|
5 |
Technical Writing and Presentation Skills in English |
15 |
|
6 |
Operating Systems |
15 |
|
7 |
TCP/IP |
15 |
|
8 |
Internet Technology & Web Applications |
15 |
|
|
Total Credits |
120 |
Modules in Level 3 (third year)
|
# |
Module name |
Credits |
|
1 |
Technology Project (Dissertation) |
30 |
|
2 |
Project Management Methods and Tools |
15 |
|
3 |
Inter-Networking |
15 |
|
4 |
Computer Networks and Programming |
15 |
|
5 |
Professional and Social Issues in Computing |
15 |
|
6 |
Network Security |
15 |
| 7 |
Emerging Technologies |
15 |
|
|
Total Credits |
120 |
