Advanced Diploma in Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. TNET)

School of Engineering Technology & Industrial Trades
Degree type:
Advanced Diploma
Three Years Advanced Diploma Program
College of Engineering Technology
Program Description:

The Advanced Diploma in Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. TNET) program provides students with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed for a career in the telecommunications and networking industry. Through the program, students develop the knowledge and technical skills required to install, operate, maintain and troubleshoot telecommunications and networking systems. Students engage in hands-on experiential learning through the operation of equipment in state-of-the art on-campus laboratories and machine shops.

Program Duration:

Three years

Admission Requirements:

1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus two courses: one final year Mathematics, and one final year Science (Chemistry or Physics is preferred);

OR

2. Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technician Diploma from UDST, or equivalent.

1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate;

OR

2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0;

OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR

2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements

1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.

To see the 2022-2023 Study Plan pages, please CLICK HERE!

2023-2024 Study Plan:

COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
PRE-REQ CO-REQ CR LEC LAB

Semester 1

AECH1201 Basic Engineering Calculations - - 1 0 3
AEEL1101 Fundamentals of Electricity I - - 3 3 0
AEEL1201 Fundamentals of Electricity I (Lab) - AEEL1101 1 0 2
COMM1010 English Communication I - - 3 3 0
EFFL1002 Applied and Experiential Learning - - 3 3 0
MATH1010 Algebra & Trigonometry MA1029 OR AMPI Score of 60% - 3 3 1
PHYS1020 General Physics - PHYS1021 3 3 0
PHYS1021 General Physics (Lab) - PHYS1020 1 0 3
Semester 1 Total:     18 15 9
Semester 2
AEEL1102 Fundamentals of Electricity II AEEL1101 - 3 3 0
AEEL1202 Fundamentals of Electricity II (Lab) AEEL1201 AEEL1102 1 0 2
AETN1102 Network Fundamentals - AETN1202 3 3 0
AETN1202 Network Fundamentals (Lab) - AETN1102 1 0 3
AETN1112 Digital Electronics AEEL1101 AETN1212 3 3 0
AETN1212 Digital Electronics (Lab) AEEL1201 AETN1112 1 0 2
COMM1020 English Communication II COMM1010 - 3 3 0
MATH1020 Pre-Calculus

MATH1010
OR AMPII Score of 75%

- 3 3 0
Semester 2 Total:     18 15 7
Semester 3
AECH1100 Environmental Awareness & Ethics - - 2 2 0
AEMA1312 Engineering Graphics AECH1201 - 3 1 4
AEPC1203 Basic Instrumentation AEEL1100&
AEEL1200 OR
AEEL1101&
AEEL1201
- 2 0 5
Semester 3 Total:     7 3 9
Year 1 Total:     43 33 25
COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
PRE-REQ CO-REQ CR LEC LAB

Semester 4

AEEL2201 Electronic Fabrication Practices AEEL1102 AEEL1202 - 2 0 4
AETN2101 Analog Electronics  AEEL1102 - 3 3 0
AETN2201 Analog Electronics (Lab) AEEL1202 AETN2101 1 0 2
AETN2111 Network Switching & Routing AETN1102 AETN2211 3 3 0
AETN2211 Network Switching & Routing (Lab) AETN1202 AETN2111 1 0 3
AETN2121 Analog & Digital Communication  AEEL1102 MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% - 3 3 0
AETN2221 Analog & Digital Communication (Lab) AEEL1202 AETN2121 1 0 2
MATH1030 Calculus I

MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85%

- 3 3 0
Semester 4 Total:     17 12 11
Semester 5
AECH2103 Leadership & Management Principles AECH1100 COMM1020 - 2 2 0
AETN2112 Enterprise Networks

AETN2111

AETN2212 3 3 0
AETN2212 Enterprise Networks (Lab) AETN2211 AETN2112 1 0 3
AETN2122 Wireless Communication Systems AETN2121 - 3 3 0
AETN2222 Wireless Communication Systems (Lab) AETN2221 AETN2122 1 0 2
AETN2302 Applied Programing I MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% - 3 1 5
MATH2010 Calculus II MATH1030 - 3 3 0
Semester 5 Total:     16 12 10
Semester 6
AETN2103 Microprocessors & Microcontrollers AETN2121 AETN2203 2 2 0
AETN2203 Microprocessors & Microcontrollers (Lab) AETN2221 AETN2103 2 0 6
Semester 6 Total:     4 2 6
Year 2 Total:     37 26 27
COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
PRE-REQ CO-REQ CR LEC LAB

Semester 7

AETN3101 Cyber Security AETN2112 AETN3201 3 3 0
AETN3201 Cyber Security (Lab) AETN2212 - 1 0 3
AETN3111 Applied Electromagnetics MATH1020 - 3 3 0
AETN3222 Applied Programming II AETN2302 - 2 0 5
AETN3331 Technology Capstone I AETN2103 AETN2203 COMM3010 0 1 2
COMM3010 Research & Reporting COMM1020 - 3 3 0
Semester 7 Total:     12 10 10
Semester 8
AECH2112 Sustainability & Renewable Energy AECH1100 - 3 3 0
AETN3102 Antennas & Wave Propagation AETN3111 AETN3202 2 2 0
AETN3202 Antennas & Wave Propagation (Lab) AETN2222 AETN3102 1 0 3
AETN3332 Technology Capstone II AETN3331 - 3 1 2
AETN4112 Enterprise Unified Communications AETN2112 AETN4212 3 3 0
AETN4212 Enterprise Unified Communications (Lab) AETN2212 AETN4112 1 0 3
Semester 8 Total:     13 9 8
Year 3 Total     25 19 18
Adv. Dip. TNET Program Total:     105 78 70

Graduate Future Pathways:

 

Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. TNET) program may choose to continue their studies and complete the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering -Telecommunications and Network Engineering (B.Sc. EE-TNE) degree.

Graduate Career Opportunities:

The Advanced Diploma in Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. TNET) is an applied three year program with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Telecommunications Technician
  • Telecommunications Project Coordinator
  • Assistant Field Representative
  • Network Technologist
  • Deployment Technician
  • Infrastructure Technician

Program Contact:

Wesam Rohouma
Department Head, Electrical Engineering