Diploma in Information Technology
This programme provides an avenue to those already engaged in the IT-sector without formal diploma qualifications in IT to join the DIT Programme through either direct or Major Certificate schemes. It provides firm foundation in avenues related to computer networks, data management, systems and mobile application development among others. DIT is open to all prospective students and designed to enable its prospective students to undertake training in Information Technology (IT).
| Year of Study | Semester | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year One | Semester One | DIT 1101 | Computer Fundamentals And Apllications |
| DBC 1100 | Communication Technology and the Internet | ||
| DIT 1103 | ICT Professional Law and Ethics | ||
| DBM 1105 | Business Communication Skills | ||
| DFA 1101 | Financial Accounting | ||
| Year One | Semester Two | DIT 1201 | System Administration and Maintenance |
| DBC 1201 | Business Information Systems | ||
| DCS 1202 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | ||
| DIT 1204 | Introduction to Web Development | ||
| DCS 1205 | Programming Methodology | ||
| Year One | Recess Term | Recess Term | Recess Term |
| DCS 1302 | IT Practical Skills Development | ||
| DBC 1301 | Entrepreneurship Applications | ||
| DIT 1303 | CCNA 1 (Audited Course) | ||
| Year Two | Semester One | DBC 2103 | E-Commerce |
| DIT 2102 | Marketing in the IT Sector | ||
| DIT 2103 | System Analysis and Design | ||
| DCS 2104 | Application Development Using VB.net | ||
| DCS 2103 | Database Systems | ||
| DBC 2105 | Research Methodology | ||
| Year Two | Semester Two | DIT 2200 | Computer Networks & Data Communication |
| DIT 2201 | Integrative Programming and Technologies | ||
| DIT 2202 | DIT Research Project | ||
| DIT 2203 | Software Engineering | ||
| Year One | Recess Term | Recess Term | Recess Term |
| DIT 2301 | CCNA II(Audited Course) | ||
| DIT 2302 | DEvelopment Group Project |
Programme Objectives
The majority will take up administrative positions in Information and Communication Technology (computing and ICT-based) sectors, and other positions such as Software Developers, Web-Programmers, Systems & Network Administrators, Information Technology Planners, Systems Analysts, IT Project Assistants, Information Systems Specialists and IT Trainers.Direct Entry: A candidate must have five (5) passes at O'Level or its equivalent and 2 principal passes at A'Level obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent