INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA: ICT IN COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

Course Aim:

Organisations employ IT specialists in an effort to make the most effective use of information technology and to achieve business objectives. IT specialists are not just relegated to IT technology companies; they perform computer support in many businesses across many industries irrespective of the industry in which they work. IT specialists provide services related to software, hardware, databases, networks and information systems. They help facilitate the use of their company’s technologies including intranet, email, FTP and internet access.

Opportunities:

There is an ongoing need for a wide range of highly skilled information technology personnel in South Africa. As the field is subject to rapid technological change, it requires professionals who are well trained, who keep up to date with the latest developments and who can engage future trends and developments. Communications Networks students are prepared for careers in network development and administration and systems administration.



Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements

Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements

Syllabus and fees

Please note:

The fees reflected here are for the 2024 academic year, and are subject to change for 2025.Please confirm the final fee amount by contacting the relevant Faculty Office or contact person as listed at the bottom of this page.


Prepare this quote for:
FIRST YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)

APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATIONS 1 (ADF151S)
R 4,400.00
BUSINESS PRACTICE 1 (BPR151S)
R 2,200.00
COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS FOUNDATIONS 1 (CNF151S)
R 4,400.00
ICT FUNDAMENTALS 1 (ICF151S)
R 3,300.00
MULTIMEDIA FOUNDATIONS 1 (MUF151S)
R 4,400.00
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS 1 (PRC151S)
R 2,200.00
PROGRAMMING 1 (PRG151S)
R 3,300.00
PROJECT 1 (PRT151S)
R 2,200.00


SECOND YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)

APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT FUNDAMENTALS 2 (ADF261S)
R 2,200.00
COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS DESIGN 2 (CND261S)
R 2,200.00
COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS FUNDAMENTALS 2 (CNF261S)
R 2,200.00
COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS PRACTICE 2 (CNP261S)
R 4,390.00
COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS THEORY 2 (CMT261S)
R 2,200.00
ICT ELECTIVES 2 (ICE261S)
R 2,200.00
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 2 (INM261S)
R 3,300.00
MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS FUNDAMENTALS 2 (MAF261S)
R 2,200.00
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS 2 (PRC261S)
R 2,200.00
PROJECT 2 (PRT261S)
R 3,300.00


THIRD YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)

COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS DESIGN 3 (CND371S)
R 4,390.00
COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS PRACTICE 3 (CNP371S)
R 4,390.00
COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS THEORY 3 (CMT371S)
R 4,390.00
ICT ELECTIVES 3 (ICE361S)
R 2,200.00
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3 (PFP361S)
R 2,200.00
PROJECT 3 (PRT361S)
R 4,390.00
PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3 (PRM371S)
R 3,300.00
PROJECT PRESENTATION 3 (PRP371S)
R 1,100.00


Offering type: FULLTIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS

For any queries get in contact with:
Ms Thandiswa Madadasana
+27 21 440 2237
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Mr I Paul
+27 21 460 3043
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NOTE: The fees in this prospectus are for the 2024 academic year and are provided to assist you in your planning.

Disclaimer
This information is subject to change based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications.
Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HESQF aligned qualification. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this page; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.