Diploma in Network Technology

Course Overview

The Diploma in Network Technology is a two and a half years programme designed to provide essential computer network knowledge for students. The programme focuses on developing basic skills to equip students with adequate knowledge in IT & networking, competencies in Windows and Linux server operating system. For the first year, students will learn about the PC Competency, Fundamentals of Database, Basic Programming, Basic Networking and Client OS. This is followed by knowledge enhancement in RDMS, Network OS, PC Hardware, LAN Switching & Wireless Network, Server Security and Windows Server Network Infrastructure in the second year. On completion, students should be able to provide technical support for user desktops, local area networks, and client-server operating system.

Curriculum

Key Subjects

• Reading, Vocabulary & Grammar 1 & 2
• Contemporary Business
• PC Competency
• Computer in Business
• Database Fundamentals
• Introduction to e-Business
• Web Essentials
• Effective Communication Skills/Principles of Morals and Ethics
• Fundamental of Programming
• Fundamental of Networking
• Mathematics for Computing
• Client Operating System
• Customer Support and Workskills
• Introduction to e-Commerce
• Database Concepts
• Parenting Issues/Creative Problem Solving/The Precepts of Islam
• Introduction to Wireless Networking
• PC Hardware and Operating System 1 & 2
• Open Source Client Operating System
• Data Communication & Networking
• Network Diagnostic & Design
• Drama and Role-Play in English
• Server Operating System
• Basic Academic Reading and Writing
• Windows Server Active Directory
• Routers and Routing Protocols
• Introduction to Network Security
• Social & Human Skills Project
• Essential Business Communication Skills
• Windows Server Network Infrastructure
• Wireless Network Technologies
• Wireless Network Security
• Mobile Network
• Project
• Industrial Training

Entry Requirements

Career Prospects

This programme prepares a graduate for the challenges as a network & computer system support, computer & network technician, network administrator, assistant network engineer, customer and assistant project manager.