Accredited by the University Council of Jamaica
ACSF
64 Credits, 2 Years
Available Classes
Day School/ Evening School
About the Programme
The ACSP is geared towards students who wish to gain knowledge of computer systems and information technology. It provides a wider knowledge base of the overall Computer system, hardware and software technologies along with networks and systems programming.
In addition to the hard, technical skills, the ACSP/ACSF programme includes communication and business modules designed at developing those necessary success factors - the soft or personal skills such as working in teams, oral and written communication and problem solving.
The individual will be better prepared and equipped to be effective in the workplace and prepared with the foundation necessary for pursuing further academic studies. Professionally, the programme provides the skill-set for entry level jobs as Computer Technicians, Network and Systems Administrators.
Career Opportunities
Students who complete this programme may consider career opportunities as:
- Computer Hardware Technicians
- Network Systems Administrators
- Helpdesk & Technical Support Specialist
International Certifications
This programme equips students with skills that allow them to further earn these international certifications:
- COMTIA A+
- COMTIA NETWORK+
- COMTIA LINUX +
Additional Benefit
Students successfully completing the programme may matriculate into the third year of any of our Bachelor Degree Programmes.
Entry Requirements
5 CXC Subjects (or GCE O-Levels, ULCI, SSC)
Subjects should include English Language and a numeric subject, see admissions for more details.
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Course No. |
Course Name |
Credits |
Hours |
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Year 1 |
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DT101 |
Introduction to Computer Systems Operations |
3 |
45 |
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DT102 |
Basic Electronics |
3 |
45 |
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DT103 |
Theory of Troubleshooting and Maintenance |
3 |
45 |
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DT104 |
Applied Troubleshooting & Maintenance |
3 |
45 |
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DT105 |
Principles of Networks |
3 |
45 |
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PR102 |
Programming Concepts (Visual Basic) |
4 |
75 |
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EN101 |
English Composition (General Ed.) |
3 |
45 |
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DA110 |
Computer Applications PT. 1 |
3 |
45 |
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MA100 |
College Maths (General Ed.) |
3 |
45 |
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S101 |
Research Techniques & Study Skills |
1 |
15 |
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BU120 |
Information Technology in Business |
3 |
45 |
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Year 2 |
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DT207 |
Trends in Technology Development |
3 |
45 |
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WIN201 |
Windows 200X Technologies |
4 |
75 |
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UNIX201 |
UNIX/LINUX Administration |
3 |
45 |
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NETW203 |
Network Switching |
4 |
75 |
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PR203 |
Systems programming (C++ programming language) |
3 |
45 |
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BU202 |
Project Management 1 |
3 |
45 |
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ELECT1 |
Spanish (General Ed. Elective) |
3 |
45 |
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DA220 |
Computer Applications PT. 2 |
3 |
45 |
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BU201 |
Ethics & Values in Business |
3 |
45 |
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MA200 |
Applied Statistics (General Ed.) |
3 |
45 |
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64 |
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