Higher Diploma (HD) in Network Technology and Cybersecurity

The Aim of the program is to develop Higher Diploma holders who have a comprehensive understanding of the principles of Network Technology and Cyber Security and to apply those principles more broadly to protect the Network and Data from authorisation and damages. It delivers the skills and knowledge to appraise the suitability of different approaches to solve problems. They will be able to perform effectively in any field related to Networking and Cyber Security and apply appropriate codes of ethics and professional conduct to the solution of problems. They will willingly take personal responsibility and decision-making if situation arises. On successful completion of the programme students should be able to demonstrate the following: 1) Demonstrate precise knowledge and understanding in the core areas of Network Technology and Cybersecurity 2)Demonstrate precise knowledge and application of appropriate theories, models, and techniques that provide a basis for problem identification and analysis, Network design, implementation, controlling, and documentation in the Network Technology and Cyber Security profession. 3) Develop confidence in theoretical and practical knowledge and expert of information management for effective decision making. 4) Resolve problems with critical thinking and analysis, finding acceptable negotiations within the limitations of cost, time, knowledge, existing systems, and organizations. 5) Design Socially responsible and environmentally friendly solutions using approaches that integrate ethical, social, legal and economic concerns in the Network Technology and security profession. 6) Effectively contribute as an individual and as part of a team in high-quality Network and security related development. 7) Demonstrate leadership and competent communication of information, ideas, issues, problems and solutions with technical and non-technical stakeholders in a dynamic development environment. 8) Demonstrate dedicated professionalism in the field of Network Technology and Cybersecurity with a positive attitude as a global citizen. 9) Involvement in identifying situations, construct and sustain arguments and demonstrate managerial and entrepreneurial assistance with healthy social interactions. 10) Enthusiasm in lifelong learning and appreciate the value of training, research, and professional development through continuing professional education.