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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