Diploma in Information Technology (Communication Networks) at Nelson Mandela University

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. 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.

Faculty: Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Design, develop, implement and manage networks by integrating knowledge of modern network topologies and protocols to create an appropriate and adequate environment of communication and information sharing. Admission requirements: · Applicant Score of 330 with Maths, 330 with Technical Maths · Minimum NSC requirements for diploma entry must be met. The published curriculum is an NQF Level 6 qualification of 360 credits.

Career pathways

Career fields listed on the page: Information Systems Engineer, Information Technologist, Software Developer, IT Specialist.

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