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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