COURSE: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS

This programme is recommended for persons with an interest in the use and development of computers. The curriculum primarily consists of a combination of programming and electronics.  The course has been developed for technologists who wish to operate and maintain computer-supported process control systems and computer networks.

Type: undergraduate diploma

Duration: 3 years full time

Compulsory Subjects

First year subjects:

• Communication skills


• Digital systems


• Programming


• Electronics


• Mathematics


• Computer skills


• Electrical engineering


• Network systems


• Entrepreneurship

Second year subjects:

• Network systems


• Digital systems


• Programming


• Systems analysis


• Electronics


• Mathematical applications


• Logic design


• Database principles


• Software engineering


• Operating systems


• Microprocessors

Third year subjects:

• Experiential training

Careers: computer engineer, computer programmer, computer installer.

Source: www.cut.ac.za

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