The Diploma in Information Technology (Dip. IT) is a two year program that prepares graduates with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to enter an exciting career in Information Technology (IT). After completing this hands-on diploma program, graduates will possess a foundation in information technology and evolving computing practices and methods.
The Dip. IT program enables students to:
- Build a strong foundation in information technology
- Develop skills applicable to the rapidly changing information technology industry
- Learn through integrating applied real-world experiences
- Build knowledge, skills and capabilities aligned to the requirements of leading international IT bodies
Graduates are well positioned to support of Information Technology processes. Students engage in hands-on experiential learning through applied assignments and a required IT work placement and a technical project. Graduates are well positioned to launch their career in IT.
Program Duration:
Admission Requirements:
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.
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480.
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2025-2026 Study Plan:
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| COMM1010 | English Communication I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| INFS1101 | Introduction to Computing & Problem Solving | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| INFT1201 | Computer Hardware | - | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Elective - Effective & Experiential Learning: select 1 of 3 | ||||||
| EFFL1001 | Effective Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EFFL1002 | Applied & Experiential Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EFFL1003 | Experiential Learning & Entrepreneurship | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 1 Total: | 13 | 11 | 6 | |||
| SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| COMM1020 | English Communication II | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| INFS1201 | Computer Programming | INFS1101 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| INFT2101 | Networking I | INFT1201 or INFS1101 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| INFT2102 | Mathematics for IT | INFS1101 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 14 | 11 | 9 | |||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
| INFT3301 | IT Service Management | INFS1101 & INFT2101 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| MATH1040 | Statistics | - | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 6 | 5 | 4 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 33 | 27 | 19 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
| INFT2201 | Introduction to Operating Systems | INFS1201 & INFT1201 OR SOFT2301 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| INFT2103 | Network Implementation | INFT2101 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| INFT2104 | System Administration | INFT2101 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| INFT2202 | Linux Foundations | INFT2101 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 12 | 8 | 12 | |||
| SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
| COMP2201 | Technical Project | Min 39 Credits | - | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| DACS2201 | Introduction to Data & Cyber Security | INFT2101 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| INFT2203 | Network Design | INFT2103 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| INFT2204 | Enterprise Services | INFT2104 & INFT2202 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 12 | 7 | 9 | |||
| SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
| COMP2301 | Work Placement | COMP2201 ; CGPA>2.0 This course is the only course that the student may enroll for in a particular term. | - | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Semester 6 Total: | 9 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Year 2 Total: | 33 | 15 | 21 | |||
| Program Total | 66 | 42 | 40 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Diploma in Information Technology (Dip. IT) program are eligible for advanced entry into the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (B.Sc. IT). Graduates may also apply to the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (B.Sc. IS), the Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (B.Sc. DSAI), Software Engineering (B.Sc. SE) or the Bachelor of Science in Data and Cyber Security (B.Sc. DCS) programs.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
The Diploma in Information Technology (Dip. IT) is an applied 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:
- IT Support Specialist
- IT Systems Administration Support
- IT Help Desk Specialist
- Business Development and Solutions Specialist
- Venue Technology Coordinator
- Hardware Engineering Support
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