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Nelson Mandela University

Diploma in Information Technology in Communication Networks

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

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

This qualification has been approved in terms of the new Higher Education QualificatioN Sub-Framework (HEQSF).

The students will be able to design, develop, implement, and manage networks by means of integrating knowledge of modern network topologies and protocols that will give them the opportunity to build an excellent environment of communication and information sharing. 

Admission Requirements

• Minimum Applicant Score of 330 with Maths.
• Minimum Applicant Score of 330 with Technical Maths.
• Minimum NSC requirements for diploma entry.
• NSC achievement percentage of at least 45% for Maths/Technical Maths.

Career Opportunities 

• Software Developer
• IT Specialist
• Information Systems Engineer
• Information Technologist

Curriculum (Full-time)

FIRST YEAR 

Information Technology Skills I

Development Software I 

Systems Software I: Networks 

Systems Software I: IT Essentials 

Information Systems IA 

Information Systems IB

SECOND YEAR

Digital Systems I 

Mathematics 

Distributed Systems II 

Development Software II 

Communication Networks IIA 

Communication Networks IIB

THIRD YEAR

Network Programmability 

Infrastructure Automation

Distributed Systems III A: Network Operating Systems (Major)

Distributed Systems III B: Project (Major) 

Support Services II 

Communication Networks III A (Major) 

Communication Networks III B (Major)