Program Description

B.Sc. in Computing Level 7 qualification allows you to tailor your learning towards where your interests and aptitudes are. Students enter a common first year which is designed to enable them to choose between the following two elective streams for the remaining two years:

• Networking & System Administration
• Software Development

Become a confident and in-demand IT professional by developing your problem-solving skills in an overwhelmingly hands-on learning environment. Students study selected combinations of the following areas:

• Databases
• Hardware
• Mathematics
• Networking
• Professional Development
• Software Development
• Software Engineering
• Software Testing
• System Administration
• Technical Problem-Solving
• Web & Mobile Application Development

No prior programming experience is required for this course. Year 1 is focussed on building strong foundations across core areas of Computing. Develop the skills and expertise to become a much sought-after Computing professional through this uniquely structured three-year degree course. Gain knowledge in Programming, Networking, Web, System Administration, Cloud Computing and Databases. Acquire job-ready skills such Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing and lifelong learning skills to help fast-track your career in IT.

Career Options

Software Development Stream
This elective stream focuses on Programming and Web Development. Students will have repeated exposure to programming principles and practices of web development using various technologies. On completion of the course they will be capable of integrating a range of techniques and technologies to create and deploy a quality web application working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
You will learn to:

• Build applications
• Develop websites
• Test the applications you have built
• Apply appropriate software engineering processes to develop quality software solutions
• Apply problem-solving techniques
• Design and implement database systems
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary development team

Career Options

As a graduate of this stream you will be capable of filling a range of positions in the software industry. Typical job titles include:

• Programmer/Analyst
• Programmer
• Web Developer
• Database Developer
• Software Tester

Networking & System Administration Elective Stream:
The elective stream will develop your knowledge and professional expertise in the analysis, design, development, implementation, deployment, maintenance, management and administration of computer networks and computer systems. In addition, a graduate from this stream will be proficient in services using both virtualization and cloud platforms.

You will learn to:

• Design, develop, implement, administer, manage and secure websites, and other network infrastructure services (such as file, directory, and mail) in virtualised and cloud environments
• Gain specialised knowledge of computer hardware, software and networking
• Develop advanced problem-solving skills
• Design and Implement an IT Service Desk
• Specialise in local and wide area network technologies and data communications
• Provide and deliver effective technical support to customers
• Develop as a team player, capable of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• In addition, students completing this course will have sufficient knowledge and skill to undertake CISCO CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification. DkIT is a certified Cisco Academy.

Career Options
As a graduate of this stream you will be capable of filling a range of positions in the network and IT-support industry sectors. Typical job titles include:

• System Administrator
• Network Administrator
• IT Technical Support Analyst
• Network Technician
• IT Service Desk Manager.

Three great reasons to consider this course

• No prior programming experience is required for this course. Year 1 is focussed on building strong foundations across core areas of Computing.
• You are interested in deepening your knowledge in an industry-ready way in Software Development (programming) or Networking.
• 75% of grads from this course are in employment of further study after 6 months of graduating.

Admission Requirements

Garde 12 with a minimum of 55% from a CBSE, State board or equivalent. Subjects must include English and Mathematics.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6

Remarks:

Students who apply first will receive free housing for the first year. The student will receive a rebate of Euros 1400 on the room rent for the second and third years.