BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Network Computing)

Key Facts

Awarded By

Duration

Four Years

Location

Colombo / Kandy

Overview

Specialise in secure networks and operating system security.

You will learn about the general area of computing and then enhance this knowledge in terms of communications and forensic security technology. Additionally, we have adopted the CISCO academy programmes to ensure that you get the opportunity to gain the current CISCO academy certifications, in addition to your University degree – a combination highly valued by graduate recruiters in industry.

On successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Network Computing), students will be awarded with a Staffordshire University degree

Teaching & Learning

You will learn through lectures, tutorials and workshops. Lectures are highly interactive and incorporate group discussions, video presentations, and activity-based learning. Learning activities are designed to develop soft skills as well as your ability to work independently and as part of a group. Your learning experience will be enriched by field visits and guest lectures by industry experts.

Modules

Year 1

Software Development and Application Modelling

Introduction to object oriented programming
Introduction to object oriented analysis & design using UML

Digital Technologies

Elementary computing mathematics
Elementary computer & cloud architecture & networking

Networking Concepts and Cyber Security

Design and development of commercial network infrastructure (CCNA: Routing and Switching)
Introduction to basic cyber security principles

Web Development and Operating Systems

Basic website design & development using java script & HTML
Introduction to Linux operating system & bash scripting

Year 2

Commercial Computing

Professional & study skills & research methods
Introduction to project management using agile methods

Databases and Data Structures

Introduction to database design & development
Introduction to algorithms & data structures

Cyber Operations and Network Security

Provision of cyber security operations (CCNA: Cyber Ops)
Implementation of Cyber-security using Cisco ASA (CCNA: Security)

Routed and Switched Architecture

Implementing cisco routing for large scale networks (CCNP: Routing and Switching 1)
Advanced switching using cisco technologies and devices (CCNP: Routing and Switching 2)

Year 3

Industry Placement up to 1 Year

At the end of the second year you may opt for an internship/ placement to gain industry exposure.

Year 4

Emerging Technologies

Research methods
Introduction to cutting-edge technologies

Final Year Project

Design and modeling of a solution for a real-world problem
Development and evaluation of a solution for a real-world problem

Troubleshooting and Future Technologies

Documentation, maintenance and troubleshooting of converged networks (CCNP: Routing and Switching 3)
Evaluation & deployment of cutting-edge & future technologies

Advanced Networks and Operating System Security

Advanced threat control using Cisco VPN and firewall (CCNP: Security)
Windows and Linux server hardening

Admission Requirements

The minimum qualifications required for admission on the standard route are:

A. GCE Advanced Level

Sri Lankan: 3 passes or
London, Cambridge or Edexcel: 3 D passes or
Any combination totalling to 12 points from the following tariff scheme:

GCE Advanced Level Grade
(Sri Lankan/London/Cambridge/Edexcel)	A	B	C	D/S	E
Points	10	8	6	4	2

Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Degree Foundation

And

B. GCE/GCSE Ordinary Level – Credit Passes (Grade 4) for English and Mathematics

C. Equivalent qualifications

The minimum qualifications required for admission on the accelerated route are:

– GCE Advanced Level (Sri Lankan, London, Cambridge or Edexcel) – 3 C passes and

– GCE/GCSE Ordinary Level – Credit Passes (Grade 4) for English and Mathematics

You may apply pending A/L results. Applicants with additional qualifications may receive advanced entry.

Career Opportunities

You will be able to commence your career as a Network Technician, Network Engineer, Network Analyst, Network Administrator and progress onto roles such as Network Manager, Network Specialist or Network Solutions Architect.

Special Remarks

Programme commencement is subject to management approval, for more Information please contact student admission counsellors.

Campus

Areas of study

Important Links

APIIT Sri Lanka is a reputable higher education institution established in partnership with Staffordshire University in the UK. APIIT also has academic liaisons with prestigious universities from Australia, Malaysia and Thailand.