To graduate with a Diploma in Information Technology, you must satisfy the modular criteria set by the School of ICT. Most students should be able to do this within 3 years of enrolment if they are deemed to have successfully completed 5 modules, or its equivalent, per semester.
How
the Modular Structure Works
Modules at the Republic Polytechnic fall into three broad categories, as can be seen from Table 2 (Course Structure). They consist of Core modules, Elective modules and Freely Chosen modules. To satisfy the requirements of the Diploma programme, you must complete all the compulsory modules and a specified number of modules from selected categories. These have been stated in Table 2 (Course Structure) above as well as in the following table:
Table 3: Modular Requirements for Graduation in the DIT
( For Admission from FY 09/10 )
Module Category
Number
of modules required for graduation
Total
number of modules offered
Core
General
12
12
Discipline
10
10
Specialisation
Options (choose 1 only)
I Networking & Security
II IT Security
III Enterprise Infrastructure Support (New)
4
4
4
8
5
5
Elective
3
Freely Chosen
1
Total
30
Core
Modules
There are 3 types of Core modules: General, Discipline-specific and Specialisation-specific modules.
General modules aim to help you prepare the ground for generic skills such as cognitive, linguistic, entrepreneurial and personal development skills, as well as equip you with the foundational knowledge of culture and technical communication.
Discipline-specific modules focus on developing your knowledge of Information Technology. Specialisation-specific modules are designed to deepen your understanding of the area within Information Technology which you have chosen to pursue.
Freely
Chosen Modules
Lastly, one of the thirty modules can be freely chosen from the entire range of modules offered at the Republic Polytechnic.
