Course Summary
Information Technology (IT) is the application of computers and telecommunications equipment to store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data, often in the context of a business or other enterprise. This programme is purposefully designed to provide skilful, competent and motivated graduates for the increasing and numerous challenging tasks Database Management, Network Administration, System Administration in the country and the region at large.
Course Duration
Certificate in Information Technology (Level 4): 1 Year
Diploma in Information Technology (Level 5): 2 Years
Diploma in Information Technology (Level 6): 3 Years
Course Outline
Certificate in Information Technology – NQF Level 4
Year 1 (90 Credits)
Semester 1
- IT010 - Basic Computer Skills
- IS010 - Information Science
- MAT010 - Basic Mathematics
- OS010 - Operating Systems
- DSA010 - Data Structures & Algorithms
- ENG013 - Foundational English Skills
Semester 2
- CB010 - Cybersecurity I
- ELEC010 - Introduction to Electronics
- NET010 - Networks I
- EC010 - E-Commerce
- ISD010 - Systems Administration I
- PRG010 - Programming I
Diploma in Information Technology – NQF Level 5
Year 2 (150 Credits)
Semester 1
- PRG011 - Programming II
- NET011 - Routing and Switching
- SE010 - Software Engineering I
- BAM012 - Entrepreneurship
- CB011 - Cybersecurity II
- CC010 - Introduction to Cloud Computing
Semester 2
- WEB010 - Web Design
- RDBMS010 - Rational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)
- UCDDC010 - User-Centred Design and Usability
- EP010 - Ethics and Professionalism
- ISD0101 - Systems Administration II
Diploma in Information Technology– NQF Level 6
Year 3 (240 Credits)
Semester 1
- ERP010 - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
- SE011 - Software Engineering II
- MATH011 - Statistics and Probability
- WP0101 - Web Programming
- CIS010 - Cryptography and Information Security
Semester 2
- IWT0101 - Inter-networking and WAN Technologies
- IP010 - Industrial Placement
Electives
- Advanced Databases (Database Technician)
- Internet and Intranet Systems Administration (Network Administrator)
- Advanced Systems Administration (Systems Administrator)
Fees & Payment Guide
Mode of payment is full prior to commencement or as per following terms. Handling fee, deposit, and first instalment are payable prior to commencement.
| Program | Paying Cash | Full Course | Deposit | Installments |
|---|
| Year 1 – Certificate (Level 4) | N$ 11,970.00 | N$ 12,000.00 | N$ 1,800.00 | N$ 1,200.00 x 10 |
| Year 2 – Diploma (Level 5) | N$ 14,155.00 | N$ 14,155.00 | N$ 14,155.00 | N$ 14,155.00 x 10 |
| Year 3 - Diploma (Level 6) | N$ 17,005.00 | N$ 17,005.00 | N$ 17,005.00 | N$ 17,005.00 x 10 |
