This programme is an effective and important qualification that will arm the students with relevant skills set to champion as well as attain organisational goals and objectives. This diploma provides a focused programme of study in the area of software design and development, providing an insight into technical skills and modern industry techniques. Software Engineering methodologies, computer programming and design are taught in this programme.
Admissions Criteria
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- NSSC(O)/equivalent with minimum of 25 points in any 5 subjects
- The student should have a grade D (or equivalent) in Mathematics or better and a grade E (or equivalent) in English or better
- Applicants in possession of a Diploma or Higher Diploma in related field may be given exemptions based on the credit point equivalency
Graduates of this programme can
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- Maintain and update existing software systems.
- Design, develop, and test software applications.
- Develop and maintain mobile and web applications.
- Collaborate with teams to design software architecture.
- Use version control systems to manage code effectively.
- Analyze user requirements to create software solutions.
- Optimize software performance and troubleshoot issues.
- Write and debug code in various programming languages.
- Create user-friendly interfaces and improve user experience (UX).
- Apply software development methodologies like Agile and DevOps.
- Implement security measures to protect software from vulnerabilities.
- Ensure software compatibility across different platforms and devices.
Career Prospects
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- Software Engineer
- Network Engineer
- Network Administrator
- Database Designer
- Database Administrator
- Web Designer
- System Administrator
- IT Manager
- Game Developer
Skills Developed
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- Programming Proficiency
- Problem-Solving
- Database Management
- Web Development
- Software Testing and Quality Assurance
- Project Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
