Advanced Diploma in Network and Computer Security
The Advanced Diploma in Network and Computer Security (ADNCS) provides broad-based learning on computing with emphasis on network security. This meets the growing industry demand for IT professionals to manage the IT security of an organization. The course is for those who would want to join the IT security job market.
Essential information technology modules are taught to ensure students have a common knowledge of the digital tools that will be used to support their creative works. The curriculum provides the avenue for students to progressively build their project portfolio.
Career Path
A graduate of this course can have a career as:
- Application Developer
- IT Project Manager
- Software Tester
- Technical Support Specialist
- Database Administrator
- Network Security Analyst / Engineer / Architect
- Network / Systems Administrator
- Network / Systems Engineer
- Data Protection Analyst
- Systems Administrator
- IT Support Technician
- Technical Network Architect
- Embedded Software Engineer
- Management & Program Analyst – Identity Services
- Mail Systems Administrator
- Mail Server Administrator
- Computer Network Defense Support Specialist
- Database Analyst / Programmer
Specialization Modules
- Application and Infrastructure Security
- Security in System Development
- System Intrusion and Computer Forensics
Core Modules
- Software Engineering
- Networks & the Internet
- Discrete Mathematics
- Computer Architecture & Data Communication
- Information Management
Program Advancement
Enrollment in this program requires a Diploma in Information Technology and Communications.
Students may choose to take international exams to gain an international diploma awarded by the National Computing Centre, United Kingdom.
Graduates may earn an additional diploma in another specialization by taking the specialization modules in any of the following courses:
- Advanced Diploma in Biometric Systems
- Advanced Diploma in Business System Development
- Advanced Diploma in Database Engineering
- Advanced Diploma in Digital Media Technology
- Advanced Diploma in Forensic Computing
- Advanced Diploma in Mobile Engineering
- Advanced Diploma in Network Engineering
They may further study for another year at Informatics or at partner universities around the world to earn a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.
Related Courses
This course is similar to Advanced Diploma in Biometric Systems and Advanced Diploma in Forensic Computing.
