This is a 4 years degree programme with 8 semesters and a total of 480 credits. Each semester consists of 60 credits to complete. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided, in-class and independent combined), therefore a 10-credit module requires on average 100 hours of learning from the student. The programme consists of common 1st year modules, core (required) and elective modules as given below. Some modules may have prerequisites (i.e. may require the student to pass another module or set of modules first). Some modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such modules are required to be taken together).
Admissions Criteria
- Applicants are expected to have successfully completed secondary schooling.
The typical entry requirement is LGCSE or other equivalent secondary school qualification.
- LGCSE/equivalent with a minimum of 5 subjects of which 3 Credits (C) and 2 Pass (D) including minimum Credit (C) in Mathematics, Pass (D) in English.
- Applicants in possession of a Diploma or Higher Diploma in related field may be given exemptions based on the credit point equivalency.
Career Prospects
- Network Engineer
- Technical Support Engineer
- Network Administrator
- Systems Engineer
- Network Security Associate
- Network Data Engineer
- Network Field Technician
- Network Security Analyst
- IT Manager
Graduates of this programme can
- Understanding Structure and functions of the internet
- Building Simple LANs and Enterprise Networks
- Performing Basic Configurations on Routers and Switches
- Wireless LANs and Security Concepts
- Resolving common issues with protocols in both IPv4 and IPV6 Networks
- WAN technologies
- Implementation of Quality of Service
- Virtualization, Software defined networking, and automation in evolving networks
Skills Developed
- Networking Protocols
- Network Architecture and Design
- Routing and Switching
- Network Security
- Wireless Networking
- Network Management and Monitoring
- Network Virtualisation
- Cloud Computing and Networking
- Network Troubleshooting
- Cryptography
- Operating Systems
- Programming and Scripting
- Project Management
*Botho University’s academic programmes are currently undergoing a transition to align with the Lesotho Qualifications Framework (LQF). Upon your enrolment, the programme you choose will have been revised as a new LQF Level 7 programme.
