BSc in Computer Network Management

Bachelor of Science in Computer Network Management

Computer networking is a core function for a majority of organisations. A graduate with a combined education in computer network design, configuration and administration will be invaluable to all employers.

This course is designed to provide the education and training required to prepare you for a career in the computer network administration area. This career could be as a member of an ICT department within an organisation or with a specialist ICT support company. The course incorporates a number of modules which will prepare you to obtain industry accredited certification in addition to the institute award. These include the Cisco CCNA, Cisco Wireless, Cisco IT Essentials and Cisco Security certifications.

As a holder of this qualification, you will have acquired the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge in data and voice networks using a variety of media including fixed wire, optical fibre and wireless. You will have acquired skills in the configuration and faultfinding of network devices including PCs, servers, switches, routers and access points. You will understand the nature and extent of the range of network security threats and appropriate protection systems. You will also be introduced to the legal issues associated with data integrity on computer systems and the design and testing of engineering support systems. Furthermore, you will study modules on engineering management, project management and mathematics. Project skills will be developed through group projects undertaken in years 1 and 2, and an individual project in year 3.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate

Grade D3 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate examination. Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language (English or Irish).

FETAC

Any FETAC level 5 qualification is acceptable. Applicants to this programme are required, however, to have the module Mathematics for Engineering (C20174) or Mathematics (C20139) or Mathematics for Computing (C20175) included in their award or alternatively have Leaving Certificate Mathematics.

Modules

Year 1

Mathematics, Analogue Electronics and Telecommunication, Digital Electronics, PC Hardware and Software, Networks, Web Technology.

Year 2 – Semester 1

Mathematics, Business Environment and Systems, Networks, Network Operating Systems, Wireless Networks, Group Project.

Year 2 – Semester 2

Mathematics, Business and IT Infrastructure, Networks, Wireless Networks, Group Project.

Year 3 – Semester 1

Mathematics, Networks, Network Security, Business and Project Management, Networks VOIP, Project.

Year 3 – Semester 2

Mathematics, Law, Ethics, Computers and Society, Network Security, Networks VOIP, Project.

Progression

As a graduate of this course, you are eligible to transfer to the add-on degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Software Engineering at AIT or other appropriate Level 8 programmes.

Professional Recognition

N/A

Career Opportunities

Students graduating from this course will be in a position to take up careers as data network technicians, technical salespersons, network administrators, server farm administrators or wide area network providers. It is expected that graduates will find employment in a wide range of sectors including consulting firms, internet service providers (ISPs), local authorities or government departments.

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