Information Technology Degrees Online

Career opportunities
CCNP is a coveted qualification that will boost the career prospects of any networking professional. The awards from the Academy and the CCNP are well received by industry because these qualifications are supported by gained practical experience.

Assessment
Continuous assessment methods include multiple-choice multiple-answer tests, a final on-line test, plus a practical skills examination for each semester. You must pass each semester before going on to the next one.

COURSEWORK AND ASSESSMENT
The programme adopts a flexible approach to assessment. Some work will be group-based, but equally some assessment will involve the student pursuing a personal interest in a relevant area of BIT via independent research.

These are supported by a mix of continuous assessment presentations, examinations and the submission of reports.

TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES
This course will equip students with a greater understanding of how the information resource impacts upon all aspects of an organisations activities, both in an operational context and in its strategic decision-making. In addition, students will develop their project and resource management skills, be able to professionally communication information, ideas, arguments, problems and their solutions and demonstrate initiative and personal responsibility

The Certificate in Professional Studies in Data Communications provides a practical understanding of communications principles and communication systems. This course will benefit individuals wishing to re-skill or update their knowledge relating to communications and networking.

Course Content
This course comprises four modules and two half modules selected from the following:
Fundamentals of Wireless Networks
IP Telephony and VOIP Fundamentals (half module)
Fundamentals of Data Communications
Network Security Fundamentals (half module)
Voice and Data Cabling
Small Office Home Office Networking (half module)
Digital Communications

Assessment
A range of assessment methods are used throughout the course including continuous assessment, in-class tests, examinations, laboratory exercises and project work. Using these methods, your all-round ability will be appraised, thus providing you with the best opportunity to excel.