Diploma in Network Systems at Boston City Campus (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

Study the Diploma in Network Systems with Boston City Campus. This Diploma explains how computer networks carry information, support business systems and keep organisations connected in South Africa and global business environments. It gives you a solid foundation in the concepts behind routing, communication and network reliability and shows you why these systems matter in every modern workplace.

Faculty: Information Communications Technologies (ICT) | Duration: 3 Years (min) - 9 Years (max) | Study mode: distance | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Modules listed on the programme page include: Computer Literacy; Academic Literacy; Systems Development 1 (Java); IT Systems Management 1; Computer Literacy Advanced; Technical Systems and Support (A+); Introduction to Business Management; Praxis 1.

Career pathways

Possible employment opportunities listed by the programme page include: Internal Support Office, Support or System Engineer, LAN Support; Junior Architect, Junior Network Administrator, Assistant Manager; Customer Relationship, Key Account Supervisor, IT Sales Technician; Installation or Product Representative Assistant/Assistant Manager; Site, Front or Back Office Area Specialise/Technician.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

National Senior Certificate (NSC), with English passed with endorsement for admission to Diploma study; or National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)), with English passed with endorsement for admission to Diploma study; or prior to 2009, Senior Certificate with English as one of the modules passed. A number of post school qualifications may be used for admission and/or advanced placement into the diploma programme with due regard for the 50% credit transfer rule and guidelines of progression and articulation. For example, a Higher Certificate, NQF (HEQSF) Level 5, minimum Credits 120; or a Certificate, NQF (OQSF) Level 5, minimum Credits 120.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Two higher education intakes per year: January to February and June to July. Applications can be made at any time to start in the following cycle.

There is no fixed closing date; applications can be made at any time for the next intake cycle (January to February or June to July). Boston does not charge application fees.

Boston City Campus does not charge application fees.

Apply through the official page: https://www.boston.ac.za/apply/

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