Networking & System Security
This programme prepares you for a career in network administration, cybersecurity, and system security management. You’ll develop skills in network setup, security protocols, threat detection, and system protection — with opportunities in IT security, network administration, and cybersecurity analysis.
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HND Full-Time / Part-Time
Start Your Journey in Networking & System Security
Learn by designing, securing, and managing network systems. At DCMT, you’ll master network configuration, cybersecurity, system monitoring, and threat management through practical labs and real-world simulations.
Why You Should Apply
- Taught by experienced IT and cybersecurity professionals
- Hands-on experience with networking tools and security software
- Develop a portfolio with network projects, security audits, and simulations
- Graduate with practical skills for careers in IT security, network administration, and system monitoring
Programme Summary
Curriculum
Programme
Our ND in Networking & System Security equips you with practical IT, networking, and cybersecurity skills. Across four semesters, you’ll study fundamentals of networking, system administration, security protocols, and IT infrastructure, then advance to cybersecurity strategies, network monitoring, and real-world projects — all aligned with industry standards and NBTE requirements.
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements for
Networking & System Security
To be eligible for the ND in Networking & System Security at DCMT, you must meet the following requirements. Applications for the 2025/2026 session are now open.
ND in Networking & System Security Admission Requirements
A copy of your SSCE/NECO/NABTEB result. The result must include a minimum of five credits in the following subjects in not more than two sittings:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Physics or Computer Science-related subject
- Any two other subjects
Submission of JAMB results is NOT MANDATORY at this stage. However, upon admission, all results will be verified for authenticity and compliance with stated criteria.
CAREER PATHS
Launch Your IT & Cybersecurity Career
As a graduate of DCMT’s ND in Networking & System Security, you won’t just study theory — you’ll gain hands-on skills in network administration, cybersecurity, and system management, preparing you to thrive in Nigeria’s growing IT and cybersecurity sector. Here are some career paths you can pursue:
- ➤ Network Administrator
- ➤ Cybersecurity Analyst
- ➤ IT Security Consultant
- ➤ System Security Engineer
- ➤ IT Infrastructure Manager
Tuition
Flexible Payment Plans
Affordable payment options designed to fit your budget