Full-time – 12 to 18 months Ideal for you if you are a professional with a background in computer engineering, communication systems or electronic/electrical engineering, and provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to move into computer networking. It is particularly useful for people working in companies that rely on constant innovation in electronics, computer engineering and communications. Computer networks currently provide the infrastructure for most, businesses, educational institutions, retailers, manufacturers and public services. Many companies rely increasingly on computer and network engineering, which is now a global discipline. This course is hardware and software based, and examines the design, specification, and integration of current and next generation computer and communications network technologies. This course provides an opportunity for you to • increase the depth of your technical knowledge • develop your computer hardware and software skills • gain a thorough working knowledge of computer engineering • study the latest technologies used in modern day computer networking systems and their applications • gain the skills needed to design, develop and maintain computer network systems You may wish to expand your current knowledge and expertise if you already have computer networking skills or possibly move into a new area of engineering and have the necessary entry requirements for this course.

Information technology, communications, computer networks and electronics are among some of the fastest growing areas of the economy. By completing this course, you gain a thorough understanding of computer networking systems with the knowledge and expertise to enable you to apply your skills within many areas of industry, or take up a position in higher education or research.