Computer & Network Technician – Diploma

Computer & Network Technician

Level of Qualification:

Diploma

Duration:

2 Years

ECTS credits:

120

Language of Instruction:

Greek

Students enrolled in this two-year program earn a Computer and Network Technician Diploma. The program is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge to create, manage and maintain computer networks.

Career Prospects and Access to Further Studies

Most organizations have computers that are connected in a computer network. Consequently, there is a very high demand for personnel who specialize in the installation and administration of networks, computers, software and other equipment connected to a computer network. Graduates of this program have the opportunity to work in the following organizations and professions and/or continue their studies in a Bachelor’s degree program in the field of Computer Networks, Network Security, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, etc.:

  • Network installation and administration companies,
  • Service, trade or industry companies,
  • Banks,
  • Telecommunications and internet service providers,
  • Companies selling network and information technology products and
  • Public and semi-public organizations.

Professional Certifications

The course syllabuses of the program are designed to prepare the students of the Computer and Network Technician Diploma to take external examinations and obtain, in parallel with their studies, the following professional certifications:

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA),
  • Microsoft Azure Administrator,
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate and
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).

Accreditation

This program of study is accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA). CYQAA is the competent authority of the Republic of Cyprus responsible for ensuring the quality of higher education in Cyprus and for the support of the processes provided by the relevant Legislation, for the continuous improvement and upgrading of higher education institutions and their programs of study.

Dipae

The qualification awarded is recognized by the Cyprus Council of Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KYSATS). KYSATS is the competent authority of the Republic of Cyprus for the recognition of higher education qualifications.

Kysats

Program’s purpose and objectives

The aims and objectives of the program are:

  1. To introduce techniques for the design, management, service and support of data communication networks using the appropriate software and hardware.
  2. To recognize and restore technical damages of networking issues, by identifying the problematic components and troubleshoot them.
  3. To supervise, troubleshoot and maintain network systems.
  4. To ensure and verify the proper operation of computer networks (as a network administrator) by making all the necessary remedial actions using the appropriate tools.
  5. To safeguard computer systems and networks from malicious intrusions by applying the security principles for computer systems and stand-alone computers.
  6. To recognize and restore damages in data communication networks.
  7. To extend current network systems in respect to the fundamentals of data network security.
  8. To achieve efficient time management based on financial resources, security and quality management. 
  9. To provide students with the necessary skills to be able to use popular software applications such as word processing, internet, electronic mail, spreadsheets and presentations applications.
  10. To enhance students’ critical thinking and to develop their basic analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  1. Understand the theoretical and practical operation of communications and local networks.
  2. Identify the means and techniques required to install and operate modern local networks.
  3. Use and parameterize basic networking equipment (network cards, switches, subnetting)
  4. Comprehend the basic IT terminology in hardware and software.
  5. Apply the rules relating to the hygiene and safe exercise of their duties.
  6. Assimilate the education of the use of new software and hardware and self-train with the use of appropriate telematics software (tele-education, etc.).
  7. Design, maintain and support data transmission networks using the appropriate tools (software and hardware), as instructed by their manufacturers.
  8. Apply network security practices and measures.
  9. Manage data transmission networks through the operating system or other management tools.
  10. Control at the first level and maintain network facilities.
  11. Perform diagnostic tests on computer network installations and identify causes of damage.
  12. Interconnect local data networks with other networks.
  13. Manage, support and maintain Internet access facilities, depending on the time and financial resources they are given, as well as rationally managing security and quality.
  14. Configure active network devices to properly allocate their load.
  15. Detect and repair malfunctions in data transmission networks.
  16. Restore network operating problems.
  17. Make job offer suggestions, according to the defined invitations received.

Credit Requirements

The program requires a minimum of 120 ECTS credits as follows:

 ECTS
General Education Requirements24
Major Requirements84
Free Electives12
Total120

General Education Requirements

Course Code & TitleECTS
ENG101 English Communication6
ENG102 English Writing6
ENG201 Advanced English6
ENG205 Advanced English Communication6

Major Requirements

Course Code & TitleECTS
CSC117 Introduction to Computing6
CSC122 System Administration I6
CSC123 Computer Networks I6
CSC124 Computer Applications6
CSC127 Computer Networks II6
CSC128 Information Technology Essentials6
CSC129 Computer Programming6
CSC218 Network Security I6
CSC219 System Administration II6
CSC221 Computer Networks III6
CSC222 Computer Networks IV6
CSC223 System Administration III6
CSC224 System Administration IV6
CSC225 Network Security II6

Free Electives

The student is free to take any course offered by the College such as:

Course Code & TitleECTS
CSC125 Spreadsheets6
CSC126 Presentations Application6

Year 1 - Fall Semester

Course Code & TitleECTS
CSC117 Introduction to Computing6
CSC122 System Administration I6
CSC123 Computer Networks I6
CSC128 Information Technology Essentials6
ENG101 English Communication6

Year 1 - Spring Semester

Course Code & TitleECTS
CSC124 Computer Applications6
CSC127 Computer Networks II6
CSC129 Computer Programming6
CSC219 System Administration II6
ENG102 English Writing6

Year 2 - Fall Semester

Course Code & TitleECTS
CSC125 Spreadsheets6
CSC218 Network Security I6
CSC221 Computer Networks III6
CSC223 System Administration III6
ENG201 Advanced English6

Year 2 - Spring Semester

Course Code & TitleECTS
CSC126 Presentations Application6
CSC222 Computer Networks IV6
CSC224 System Administration IV6
CSC225 Network Security II6
ENG205 Advanced English Communication6

Effrosyni Andreou

Associate Lecturer
Areas of Teaching: English Language

George Lialiaris

Associate Lecturer
Areas of Teaching: Computer Networks

Thalia Malekou

Associate Lecturer
Areas of Teaching: English Language

Andrie Pouroutidou

Associate Lecturer
Areas of Teaching: English Language

Sophia Pratzioti

Associate Lecturer
Areas of Teaching: Computer Science

Dr Spyros Theocharides

Assistant Professor
Areas of Teaching: Computer Science

Angelos Vassiliou

Associate Lecturer
Areas of Teaching: Computer Networks

Effrosyni Andreou

Position: Associate Lecturer
Categories: Accounting Bachelor, Accounting Officer – Diploma, BA - Bachelor’s Degree, BA – Diploma, Computer & Network Technician – Diploma, Computer Science - Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science – Diploma, Culinary Arts - Bachelor’s Degree, Culinary Arts – Diploma, Digital Marketing – Diploma, Faculty, Hotel Management - Bachelor’s Degree, Hotel Management – Diploma, Office Management – Certificate, Office Management – Diploma, Tourism Management - Bachelor’s Degree, Tourism Management – Diploma
Areas of Teaching: English Language

Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:

BA in English Language and Literature, University of Cyprus, 2018
MA in Language and Communication Coaching, Radboud University, 2019

George Lialiaris

George Lialiaris

Position: Associate Lecturer
Categories: Computer & Network Technician – Diploma, Faculty
Areas of Teaching: Computer Networks

Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:

BA Public Relations, The Philips College, 2005
Associate Degree, Computer Technology, European University Cyprus, 2012
BSc Computer Science, European University Cyprus, 2018
MSc Computers and Networks Technology, Open University of Cyprus, 2021

Thalia Malekou

Thalia Malekou

Position: Associate Lecturer
Categories: Accounting Bachelor, Accounting Officer – Diploma, BA - Bachelor’s Degree, BA – Diploma, Computer & Network Technician – Diploma, Computer Science - Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science – Diploma, Culinary Arts - Bachelor’s Degree, Culinary Arts – Diploma, Digital Marketing – Diploma, English Language Foundation, Faculty, Hotel Management - Bachelor’s Degree, Hotel Management – Diploma, Office Management – Certificate, Office Management – Diploma, Tourism Management - Bachelor’s Degree, Tourism Management – Diploma
Areas of Teaching: English Language

Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:

BA in English Language and Literature, 2006
MA in Education (Special Educational Needs), 2008

Andrie Pouroutidou

Position: Associate Lecturer
Categories: Accounting Bachelor, Accounting Officer – Diploma, BA - Bachelor’s Degree, BA – Diploma, Computer & Network Technician – Diploma, Computer Science - Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science – Diploma, Culinary Arts - Bachelor’s Degree, Culinary Arts – Diploma, Digital Marketing – Diploma, Faculty, Hotel Management - Bachelor’s Degree, Hotel Management – Diploma, Office Management – Certificate, Office Management – Diploma, Tourism Management - Bachelor’s Degree, Tourism Management – Diploma
Areas of Teaching: English Language

Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:

BA in English Language and Literature, National and Kapodistrian University, 2006
Graduate Diploma in Globalisation and Governance, Brunel University, 2007

Sophia Pratzioti

Sophia Pratzioti

Position: Associate Lecturer
Categories: Accounting Bachelor, Accounting Officer – Diploma, BA - Bachelor’s Degree, BA – Diploma, Computer & Network Technician – Diploma, Computer Science - Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science – Diploma, Culinary Arts - Bachelor’s Degree, Culinary Arts – Diploma, Digital Marketing – Diploma, Faculty, Hotel Management - Bachelor’s Degree, Hotel Management – Diploma, Office Management – Certificate, Office Management – Diploma, Tourism Management - Bachelor’s Degree, Tourism Management – Diploma
Areas of Teaching: Computer Science

Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:

BA in Computer Science, Ionian University, 2008
MSc in International Business, University of Birmingham, 2010
MSc in Information and Communication Systems (System Security), Open University of Cyprus, 2018

Dr Spyros Theocharides

Dr Spyros Theocharides

Position: Assistant Professor
Categories: Accounting Bachelor, Accounting Officer – Diploma, BA - Bachelor’s Degree, BA – Diploma, Computer & Network Technician – Diploma, Computer Science - Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science – Diploma, Culinary Arts - Bachelor’s Degree, Culinary Arts – Diploma, Digital Marketing – Diploma, Faculty, Hotel Management - Bachelor’s Degree, Hotel Management – Diploma, Tourism Management - Bachelor’s Degree, Tourism Management – Diploma
Areas of Teaching: Computer Science

Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:

BSc Computer Engineering, University of Cyprus, 2016
PhD Electrical Engineering, University of Cyprus, 2022

Angelos Vassiliou

Position: Associate Lecturer
Categories: Computer & Network Technician – Diploma, Faculty
Areas of Teaching: Computer Networks

Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:

BSc in Electronics Engineering, Hellenic Airforce Academy, 2008

MSc in Computer Engineering, University of Cyprus, 2012

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I receive the Cyprus Government Student Sponsorship?

If you are a Cypriot citizen or a citizen of a member state of the European Union, you have lived with your family in Cyprus for the last 5 years and have an annual gross family income of up to €59,000, you may be eligible to receive the Cyprus Government Student Sponsorship of up to €3.420 / year. You can find out if you are eligible for the sponsorship by contacting officers of the College. The College officers are on hand to help you prepare your application for the sponsorship.

If I have studied at a recognized higher education institution or an accredited higher education program of study, can I receive an exemption from some courses?

Of course, for courses that you have successfully completed you can be exempted from corresponding or related courses. Based on the regulations of the Cyprus Council of Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications, you can transfer credits of up to 50% of the total credits of your program of study you will be studying. This means that for bachelor’s degree that bears 240 ECTS you may transfer up to 120 ECTS.

After I complete this program of study, can I continue to a Bachelor’s degree program of study?

Yes. After you successfully complete this accredited program of study, you can transfer the courses you have successfully completed and continue to a related Bachelor’s degree program of study.

I have no knowledge regarding this program of study. How difficult will it be for me to begin my studies?

Attending this program does not require knowledge of the subjects of study. Teaching commences with the basics and progresses to the most advanced.

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