Diploma in Systems Administration

The programme aims to develop learners’ professional knowledge and technical skills in systems administration. The learners will be able to analyse organisational requirements to plan and implement a range of technologies for systems and network services. They will be capable of planning, managing and implementing directory services, server-based virtualisation infrastructure, automated system and application software deployment techniques while applying IT service management and change management processes and procedures to comply with organisational requirements. The learners will also demonstrate professionalism, and communication, information design, personal, interpersonal and project management skills to an IT related project to analyse and solve problems.

Upon completion, the graduates will be capable of carrying out systems administration and providing related advice and support, using skills that will be internationally relevant. They will also be able to operate within an organisation with appropriate professional standards and practice, both independently and as part of a team.