Nelson Mandela University

Nelson Mandela University

Advanced Diploma in Information Technology

The Advanced Diploma in Information Technology in Engineering and Technology is offered by Nelson Mandela University.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Advanced Diploma in Information Technology offered by the Nelson Mandela University at the Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology

The study of Information Technology (IT) at this level aims to address and equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in the Information Technology discipline. Students will be able to analyse, design and implement IT solutions to make meaningful contributions to the industry and national development, by ensuring optimal utilisation of IT resources. Various career opportunities exist, depending on the subject specialisation selected. Student can choose to strengthen their existing knowledge and skills in either Networking, Software Development or User Support Management.

Career fields
Information Technologist
Software Developer

Purpose of the Learning Programme
This programme has been approved in terms of the new Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQSF).

The study of Information Technology at this level aims to address and equip students with the theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills to design and implement IT solutions to problems. Security is a key element in any IT solution and this qualification will equip the student with the necessary knowledge to secure infrastructure as well as include security in the design and implementation of IT solutions.

Duration: 
The qualification shall extend over a minimum of one year of full-time study.

Curriculum
Compulsory modules:
Financial Planning And Control III
IT Project Management
IT Management         
Application Security   
Applied Project (Design and Implementation)

Select one of the following Groups:
Group 1: Software Development
Development Software                                
Advanced Development Software           
User Interfaces                                                
Group 2: Communication Networks
Computer Networks                                      
Advanced Communication Networks     
Enterprise Networks                                     
Group 3: Support Services
IT Support Services                                         
Operating Systems                                         
Information Security                                       

Curriculum module requisites
A student will not be allowed to proceed to the following modules without first having passed the listed pre-requisite modules or, in some cases, be simultaneously registered (at least) for the given co-requisite modules.

Advanced Development Software
Advanced Communication Networks



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