NETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES / TEICNEOLAÍOCHTAÍ LÍONRAITHE DT080

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Qualification awarded: BTech (NETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES) Level 7 / BTech (TEICNEOLAÍOCHTAÍ LÍONRAITHE) Leibhéal 7
Duration of programme: 3 years
Type of programme: Ordinary Degree
Number of places: 50 approx.

Programme Description

This programme will give you a broadly based education in computer networks and in lots of related technologies. It has, at its core, a set of modules leading to the “Cisco Certified Network Associate” CCNA qualification. This is THE standard professional qualification for the computer industry.

The programme also includes a broader range of technical modules so that you will be able to maintain computer and network hardware, and system software. You will also be able to support all peripheral equipment which connects to computer networks, so that you will be able to support the services that this equipment provides to users.

Through the entire programme there is a strong emphasis on the practical application of the technologies you will learn about.

This is the programme for you if you are seeking a career in designing, building and maintaining computer networks.

The Programme will provide you with a grounding in computer networking technologies, electronics and communications, and Web development, together with a knowledge of business operations, management and finance. An industry standard education coupled with four to seven month work/business placement will complement your academic learning and ensure that on graduation you can immediately apply your skills.

What will I study on this programme?

This programme has a very heavy emphasis on continuous assessment. A great deal of your time will be spent working on assignments and projects, both inside the college and in outside organisations or communities. You will learn by doing, by working on practical, hands-on applications rather than from theory. There are no dedicated mathematics or science modules, but instead you will acquire the skills you need in these areas by using them in real life practical situations as part of your assignments and projects. Some modules still retain an end of semester exam.

The programme is structured to permit exit after successful completion of Year 2 with a Higher Certificate

What are my career opportunities?

Excellent! Computer networks are everywhere. As a student you will acquire the technical skills and knowledge necessary for a career in IT and computer networking. These skills cover the design, planning, installation, configuration, administration, maintenance and management of local and Internet connected networks. You will also acquire the professional and “people related” skills required for the rapidly changing work environment. Virtually every organisation in every area of work (such as commercial, industrial, service, educational, everywhere!) has computer networks and needs the services of network technicians and engineers.

The combination of the DIT qualification together with the industry recognised CCNA qualification ensures a high demand for graduates of this programme. Graduates of this Programme will be key players in communication network management teams in all industrial, commercial and service organisations, supporting their communications and computer networks and providing ancillary technical services.

What other options do I have after completion?

Graduates will be equipped to progress through the DIT ladder system to the Honours degree programmes within the Institute or elsewhere in Higher Education.

Module listing

Year 1	Physical Computing Computer Hardware & Security Digital Age Technology Electronics Network Fundamentals (CCNA 1) Web Development Applied Data Networking Information Literacy Project Routing Protocols and Concepts (CCNA 2)
Year 2	Problem Solving with C Microcontrollers & Electronics Business Management LAN Switching & Wireless (CCNA 3) WAN Technologies (CCNA4) Operating Systems Project
Year 3	Server-side Web Development Project Management Work Placement CCNA Network Security CCNA Voice Networks (option) CCNP Advanced IP Routing (option) CCNA Wireless Networks (option) Networked Embedded Systems Programming for Networked Systems Network Management Financial Management

Are there study abroad opportunities?

The work placement is an integral part of the programme, in which you will learn to apply within the workplace the knowledge and skills already gained in the programme. Your work placement period could be undertaken abroad, or you could participate in the Erasmus Programme.

Entry Requirements

Minimum no of		Minimum Grade in
Subjects	Honours	Maths	English/Irish
5		OC3	OD3

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