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This degree program is designed to prepare graduates who can meet the growing need for expertise in computer networks, security, and programming, driven by the rise of Next-Generation Network (NGN) services like VoIP and advanced network models such as SDN and NFV, where network devices are now programmable virtual entities in the cloud.
Alongside core modules in computer science and cyber security, the course includes key networking modules that align with the new Cisco certification path, developed in partnership with Cisco. These modules are focused on industry needs and are geared towards certifications, ensuring graduates have the skills required for high employability.
Key Features:
- You will join the Cisco Networking Academy, covering the content of three Cisco certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate, Cisco CyberOps Associate, and Cisco DevNet Associate, plus an additional course in Network Security.
- Free Cisco assessments for relevant modules will give you a Course Completion Certificate/Digital Badge from Cisco Networking Academy, verifying your skills and preparing you to pursue commercial certifications at a third-party exam centre.
- With over 50 years of computing experience, you'll benefit from a wealth of research and academic expertise to support your learning.
- The course is taught by experts from DMU’s Cyber Technology Institute, which has an international reputation in cyber security and has influenced the approach of the UK government and leading organizations.
- DMU has been recognized as a gold standard 'Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education' by the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of GCHQ, making it the first university in the East Midlands to earn this prestigious status.
