Overview

Networks are vital to any modern organization. Computer systems store, process and communicate a wide variety of data over networks. Much of this data is private and improper access can result in significant costs to the organization or persons who own the data. Securing computer networks and systems against malicious attack or even accidental damage, is vital to any computer network and system.

BEng (Hons) Computer Networks & Security is a fulltime honours degree awarded by Staffordshire University, UK. The award aims to provide a sound understanding of computer networks and network security so that students acquire the skills to troubleshoot networked systems, identify and rectify security breaches and design robust and secure network security solutions. The curriculum incorporates cutting edge technologies and emergent industry practices.

Over the study programme, you will acquire the knowledge required to successfully complete relevant industry certifications, namely CCNA Routing and Switching, CCNP Routing and Switching and CCNA Security.

Cisco Certification

The BEng (Hons) Computer Networks & Security provides you the opportunity to gain globally recognised Cisco Certification without any additional training. Our cutting edge network and security laboratory equipped with the latest Cisco hardware enables you to get hands on training for the following certifications.

• CCENT
• CCNA: Routing and Switching
• CCNP: Routing and Switching
• CCNA: Security
• CCNP: Security

Teaching and Learning

You will learn through lectures, tutorials and workshops. Lectures are highly interactive and incorporate group discussions, video presentations, and activity based learning. Learning activities are designed to develop soft skills as well as your ability to work independently and as part of a group. Your learning experience will be enriched by field visits and guest lectures by industry experts.

Four Year Programme with Internship

Year 1

Fundamentals of Computer Networks
• Network Fundamentals (CCENT)
• Design and deployment of commercial network infrastructure (CCNA: Routing and Switching)

Mathematics for Technical Computing
• Elementary mathematics for network professionals

Introduction to Security Technologies
• Introduction to basic security principles

Data Storage and Software Development
• Introduction to object oriented programming using JAVA
• Introduction to database design and development

Hardware & Computer Systems
• Elementary Computer architecture, cloud computing and Virtualization
• Introduction to C programming and Linux scripting

Year 2

Network Security
• Implementing Cisco security using ASA (CCNA: Security)
• Advanced Cisco Edge network security solutions (CCNP: Security 1)

Ethical Hacking
• Penetration testing and the five phases of hacking (CEH)
• Tools and counter measures for active network defense 

Routing and Switching
• Implementing cisco routing for large scale networks (CCNP: Routing and Switching 1)
• Advanced switching using cisco technologies and devices (CCNP: Routing and Switching 2)

Professional Skills for Networking 
• Professional, study and research skills development
• Design and Documentation for CISCO network architecture

Year 3

Industry Placement up to 1 Year
• At the end of the second year you may opt for an internship/placement to gain industry exposure. 

Year 4

Advanced Network Security
• Advanced Cisco threat control solutions (CCNP: Security 2)
• Security solutions for mobility (CCNP: Security 3)

Troubleshooting a Converged IP Based Network
• Documentation, maintenance and troubleshooting of converged networks (CCNP: Routing and Switching 3)

Computer Systems Security
• Cryptography and advanced concepts in secure computing

Information Systems Engineering in Industry
• Design thinking, software commercialization and entrepreneurship

Final Year Project
• Research methods
• Network design and security
• Implementation and testing

Admission Requirements

The minimum qualifications required for admission are: GCE Advanced Level with 2 Passes with a Credit Passes for English at the GCE (Ordinary Level)
or
GCE Advanced Level (London, Cambridge or Edexcel) with 2 passes or
Successful completion of the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Degree Foundation or
Equivalent
You may apply pending A/L results. Applicants with additional qualifications may receive advanced entry.

Career Opportunities

You will be able to commence your career as a Network Administrator, Network Engineer, or Network Manager. These careers may eventually lead to senior positions such as Network Specialist, Network Architect and Information Security Specialist. You may aspire to careers associated with decision making that will shape the ICT infrastructure of large corporates.

Fee Structure

APIIT Sri Lanka is a reputable higher education institution established in partnership with Staffordshire University in the UK and Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation in Malaysia.We have flexible payment options to suit your finances.You can choose to make the full payment upfront, semester payments in two to three instalments or the monthly instalments.

• Registration Fee(non refundable) - LKR 40,000.00 (one-time payment)
• Library Fee (Non refundable) - LKR 25,000.00
• Registration Fee to Staffordshire University- £ 150

Course fees

Course fees for the degree programme may be paid upfront or in instalments. The course fee includes tuition fee, cost of course materials and assessment and examination fees, but excludes fees payable for any resit or additional examinations and repeat modules. Students may choose one of the three payment options at each level.

Option 1 
Full Payment Up Front 

LEVEL 1 
LKR 525,000/- 

LEVEL 2 
LKR 525,000/- 

LEVEL 3 
LKR 525,000/- 

Option 2 
Semester Payment 

LEVEL 1 
LKR 272,500/- x 2

LEVEL 2 
LKR 272,500/- x 2 

LEVEL 3 
LKR 272,500/- x 2 

Option 3 
Monthly Payment 

LEVEL 1 
LKR 70,000/- x 8

LEVEL 2 
LKR 70,000/- x 8

LEVEL 3 
LKR 70,000/- x 8 

• Examination Re-sit Fee - LKR 10,000.00 - per module
• In?course Re-sit Fee - LKR 10,000.00 - per module
• Repeat Module Fee - LKR 62,500.00 - per module