DIT L7-MA (2 years)
| Abbreviation: | DITL7-MA |
|---|---|
| Duration: | 72 weeks |
| Intakes: | February / April / July / September |
| Entry Criteria: | Successful completion of 12 years of school education. Entry to the first year requires an IELTS score of 5.5 or higher. Direct entry to Year 2 requires a relevant Diploma in Computing equivalent to Level 5 or a degree level qualification in a non-computing area. Entry to the second year requires an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher. |
Overview
The aim of this diploma is to deliver a coherent 2 year course of study with a speciality in Networking Management & Administration to Learners with no prior computing background. They will be capable to support existing systems, administer network server systems, build, optimise and manage complex commercial computing networks and network server systems. By the time they graduate they will be capable of working with autonomy in the management of these systems. The Diploma offers an opportunity to acquire Cisco and Microsoft certifications.
Graduate Profile
The graduate will be able to:
- work effectively with minimal assistance in the management of large enterprise networks.
- contribute to decisions relating to the optimisation and implementation of enterprise networks
- work within an environment which utilises routing and computer network technologies manufactured by major international network vendors.
- become both CISCO and Microsoft certified engineer
- progress to a more advanced programmes which explore the design and management of complex and sophisticated network systems
Course Structure
Content
Year 1
In year 1, graduates will learn a set of modules that will prepare them as a support technicians and server administrators in the ICT industry. At the end of Year 1 they will be capable of administering and supporting Microsoft networks and servers.
| COMP501 | Introduction to Information Technology |
|---|---|
| COMP505 | The Fundamentals of Computer Networks |
| ICT510 | Client Operating System |
| ICT511 | Help Desk Support |
| COMP506 | Fundamentals of Network Security |
| ICT640 | Active Directory |
| ICT620 | Server Administration & Configuration |
| ICT622 | Applications Platform Configuration |
Year 2
In Year 2 students do more advanced IT network administration skills, this opens the doors for higher education courses in related degrees. At the end of year 2 you the will be able to assume Cisco network administrator role.
| ICT630 | Building and Administering Med Size Networks – I |
|---|---|
| ICT631 | Building and Administering Med Size Networks – II |
| ICT730 | Building Enterprise Networks |
| COMP750 | Information Technology Project Management |
| COMP701 | ITIL Service Management Practices |
| ICT731 | Building Multilayer Switched Networks |
| ICT732 | Building Secure Networks |
| ICT733 | Optimizing Converged Networks |
Industry Certifications
As an initiative from Cornell to encourage students to pass their industry examinations, we offer scholarships for top students by reimbursing exam fees. DITL7-MA offers students the opportunity to achieve the following exams:
- Network Fundamentals (CompTIA Network+)
- Configuring Windows Vista Client
- Windows Server 2008 – Active Directory Configuration (MCTS)
- Fundamentals of Security (CompTIA Security+)
- Windows Server 2008 – Network Infrastructure Configuration (MCTS)
- Windows Server 2008 – Server Administration (MCITP)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA-Security)
- Certified Cisco Network Professional (CCNP) Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks
- Certified Cisco Network Professional (CCNP) Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks
- Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA Voice Certification
Possible job opportunities
Server administrator, Network administrator, Network engineer, Systems engineer, IT engineer, System administrator, Project Coordinator, Help Desk Specialist, end user trainer.
Awards
Diploma in Information Technology (Networking Technology Management and Administration) - Level 7
Academic Progression
Graduates can progress to higher academic qualifications or programs that explore more advanced design and management of complex and sophisticated network systems
How to apply
Our staff will help you through the whole of the enrolment process, from choosing your course at the very beginning, through to finding accommodation and settling in when you arrive in New Zealand.
Academic Registrar
Cornell Institute of Business and Technology
Level 1, 150 Hobson Street
PO Box 911144 AMSC
Auckland, New Zealand
www.cornell.ac.nz
Ph: +64 9 367 1010 Fax: +64 9 367 1020
E-mail: info@cornell.ac.nz
