The Advanced Diploma in Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. TNET) program provides students with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed for a career in the telecommunications and networking industry. Through the program, students develop the knowledge and technical skills required to install, operate, maintain and troubleshoot telecommunications and networking systems. Students engage in hands-on experiential learning through the operation of equipment in state-of-the art on-campus laboratories and machine shops.
Program Duration:
Three years
Admission Requirements:
1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus two courses: one Mathematics, and one final year Science (Chemistry or Physics is preferred);
OR
2. Two-year Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate;
OR
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0;
OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements
1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.
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2024-2025 Study Plan:
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-REQ | CO-REQ | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
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Semester 1 |
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| AECH1201 | Basic Engineering Calculations | - | - | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AEEL1101 | Fundamentals of Electricity I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEEL1201 | Fundamentals of Electricity I (Lab) | - | AEEL1101 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| COMM1010 | English Communication I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| MATH1010 | Algebra & Trigonometry | MA1029 OR AMPI Score of 60% | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| PHYS1020 | General Physics | - | PHYS1021 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| PHYS1021 | General Physics (Lab) | - | PHYS1020 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Effective & Experiential Learning Elective: Select 1 of 2 | ||||||
| EFFL1001 | Effective Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EFFL1002 | Applied and Experiential Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 1 Total: | 18 | 15 | 9 | |||
| Semester 2 | ||||||
| AEEL1102 | Fundamentals of Electricity II | AEEL1101 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEEL1202 | Fundamentals of Electricity II (Lab) | AEEL1201 | AEEL1102 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AETN1102 | Network Fundamentals | - |
AETN1112 AETN1202 |
3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN1202 | Network Fundamentals (Lab) | - | AETN1102 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AETN1112 | Digital Electronics | AEEL1101 | AETN1212 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN1212 | Digital Electronics (Lab) | AEEL1201 | AETN1112 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| COMM1020 | English Communication II | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| MATH1020 | Pre-Calculus |
MATH1010 |
- | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 18 | 15 | 7 | |||
| Semester 3 | ||||||
| AECH1100 | Environmental Awareness & Ethics | - | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA1312 | Engineering Graphics | AECH1201 | - | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| AEPC1203 | Basic Instrumentation | AEEL1100& AEEL1200 OR AEEL1101& AEEL1201 |
- | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 7 | 3 | 8 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 43 | 33 | 24 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-REQ | CO-REQ | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
|
Semester 4 |
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| AEEL2201 | Electronic Fabrication Practices | AEEL1102 AEEL1202 | - | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| AETN2101 | Analog Electronics | AEEL1102 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN2201 | Analog Electronics (Lab) | AEEL1202 | AETN2101 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AETN2111 | Network Switching & Routing | AETN1102 | AETN2211 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN2211 | Network Switching & Routing (Lab) | AETN1202 | AETN2111 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AETN2121 | Analog & Digital Communication | AEEL1102 MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN2221 | Analog & Digital Communication (Lab) | AEEL1202 | AETN2121 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| MATH1030 | Calculus I |
MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% |
- | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 17 | 12 | 11 | |||
| Semester 5 | ||||||
| AECH2103 | Leadership & Management Principles | AECH1100 COMM1020 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AETN2112 | Enterprise Networks |
AETN2111 |
AETN2212 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN2212 | Enterprise Networks (Lab) | AETN2211 | AETN2112 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AETN2122 | Wireless Communication Systems | AETN2121 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN2222 | Wireless Communication Systems (Lab) | AETN2221 | AETN2122 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AETN2302 | Applied Programing I | MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% | - | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| MATH2010 | Calculus II | MATH1030 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 16 | 12 | 10 | |||
| Semester 6 | ||||||
| AETN2103 | Microprocessors & Microcontrollers | AETN2121 | AETN2203 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AETN2203 | Microprocessors & Microcontrollers (Lab) | AETN2221 | AETN2103 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Semester 6 Total: | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Year 2 Total: | 37 | 26 | 27 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-REQ | CO-REQ | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
|
Semester 7 |
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| AETN3101 | Cyber Security | AETN2112 | AETN3201 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN3201 | Cyber Security (Lab) | AETN2212 | AETN3101 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AETN3111 | Applied Electromagnetics | MATH1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN3222 | Applied Programming II | AETN2302 | - | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| AETN3331 | Technology Capstone I | AETN2103 AETN2203 | COMM3010 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| COMM3010 | Research & Reporting | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 7 Total: | 12 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Semester 8 | ||||||
| AECH2112 | Sustainability & Renewable Energy | AECH1100 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN3102 | Antennas & Wave Propagation | AETN3111 | AETN3202 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AETN3202 | Antennas & Wave Propagation (Lab) | AETN2222 | AETN3102 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AETN3332 | Technology Capstone II | AETN3331 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN4112 | Enterprise Unified Communications | AETN3101 | AETN4212 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN4212 | Enterprise Unified Communications (Lab) | AETN3201 | AETN4112 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 8 Total: | 13 | 11 | 6 | |||
| Year 3 Total | 25 | 21 | 16 | |||
| Adv. Dip. TNET Program Total: | 105 | 80 | 67 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. TNET) program may choose to continue their studies and complete the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering -Telecommunications and Network Engineering (B.Sc. EE-TNE) degree.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
The Advanced Diploma in Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. TNET) is an applied three-year program with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Telecommunications Technician
- Telecommunications Project Coordinator
- Assistant Field Representative
- Network Technologist
- Deployment Technician
- Infrastructure Technician