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Diploma in Information Techonology

Graduation Criteria

In order to graduate with a Diploma in Information Technology, you must satisfy the modular criteria set by the School of ICT. Most students should be able to do this within 3 years of enrolment if they are deemed to have successfully completed 5 modules, or its equivalent, per semester.

How the Modular Structure Works

Modules at the Republic fall into three broad categories: as can be seen from Table 2 (Course Structure), these consist of Core modules, Elective modules, and Freely Chosen modules. To satisfy the requirements of the Diploma, you must select a certain number of modules out of the range offered in each category. These have been stated in Table 2 (Course Structure) above as well as in the following table:

Table 3: Modular Requirements for Graduation in the DIT

Module Category Number of modules required for graduation Total number of modules offered
Core General 12 12
Discipline 10 10

Specialization
Options (choose 1 only)

I Multimedia Computing


II Networking & Security


III Wireless Computing

IV IT Security

 
 


5


5

 

5

5


 
 

6


7

 

5

6

Elective 2  
Freely Chosen 1  
Total 30  

Core Modules

There are 3 types of Core modules: General, Discipline-specific and Specialization-specific modules.

General modules aim to ground you in generic skills such as cognitive process, linguistic and entrepreneurial skills, as well as equip you with a foundational knowledge of culture, technical communication and methods of personal development.

Discipline-specific modules focus on developing your knowledge of Information Technology.

Specialization-specific modules are designed to deepen your understanding of the area within Information Technology which you have chosen to pursue.

Freely Chosen Modules

Lastly, one of the thirty modules you will take in total can be freely chosen from the entire range of modules offered at the Republic.

 

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