Dip: IT (Communication Networks)

Nelson Mandela University

Dip: IT (Communication Networks)

Programme Overview:

The Communication Networks stream focuses on integrating many technologies, ranging from communication network models and protocols, routing, switching, wireless networks, IoT, network virtualization and network automation to network security, cybersecurity and network programming.

Faculty:

Faculty of EngineeringFaculty of the Built Environment and Technology

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 3 years

Qualification type:

Diploma (Dip)

Department:

Department of Network Engineering

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

330

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

330

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum statutory NSC requirements for diploma entry must be met. • Mathematics or Technical Mathematics - 45%. Recommended NSC/IEB subjects: Computer Applications Technology and/or Information Technology

Career opportunities:

The communication network specialist would typically play an integral role in network and communication infrastructure design for multidisciplinary environments. With the exponential growth in the tele- communications infrastructure worldwide, professionals in this field will play a major role in future developments.

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