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Diploma in Information Technology

Pebble Hills University & 2KO International – Your Wise Choice

As a private, non-traditional institution the University's outlook is radically different from that of many mainstream universities. Its individualized model of education is based on real-world values that are directly relevant to your life and aspirations, creating a uniquely forward-looking profile within contemporary higher education. Being a global university, Pebble Hills University is fully accredited by the International Commission for Higher Education, which is the professional quality control mechanism for Colleges and Universities' standards. Their Accreditation gives a public record of your learning that will be widely accepted by employers, professional associations, by other colleges and universities, and will be recognized in and out of state as well as internationally.

Jointly organised programme of PHU and 2KO International, South Africa

Features

  • The course provides a stimulating blend of university-based teaching and agency-based learning opportunities

  • The teaching and learning approach is student-centred and aims to promote reflective learning. Problem-based learning, universally recognised as an effective way of developing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed by busy professionals, is the key approach throughout, but that's not all.

  • Focus on theories and practices: To train candidates as academic-practitioners

Postgraduate Diploma/Master of Science in Information Technology*

Part 1: Professional IT Certification Training - General Networking (conducted by 2KO)   
 

  • CompTIA A+ Certification: A+ Technician 220-602 Get to grips with hardware configuration and technical troubleshooting

  • CompTIA Network+ Certification: Network+ - N+ Network plus is generic networking covering topologies, theory and looks at Windows and other networking platforms

  • Linux Redhat Essentials: Linux Redhat Linux has become a serious competitor to Microsoft and with its ease of use it is seeing a high take up in new installations.

  • Cisco CCNA: Cisco CCNA Covers the Cisco CCNA course and prepare for the Cisco certification exam 640-802

  • CompTIA Server+: Server + CompTIA's Server+ certification offers industry recognition of server administration, troubleshooting, and management

  • Security+: Security+ provides both theoretical and practical information about the topics covered on the CompTIA Security+ 2005 exam

Entrance to this Diploma is R450 ($60). After completing this part of the course, students will be awarded Postgraduate Diploma from Pebble Hills University. OR, students can take part 2 (below) and on successful completion of your thesis, you will be awarded a Master Degree in Information Technology from Pebble Hills University. There is a Postgraduate Diploma Conferment fee of R1895 ($250) for this diploma.

    

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Part 2: Thesis (6 credit units) (Supervised by PHU by distance learning)

  • Students will have to complete a Master thesis under PHU’s supervision by distance learning

  • The fee for this thesis is R4500 payable to 2KO International

Study Path
Students can take the award of Postgraduate Diploma by completing Part 1, and leave the programme. Alternatively, they can proceed to take Part 2, the thesis. Successful completion of Part 2 will lead to the award of Master Degree.

Professional Accreditation*
Pebble Hills University (PHU) is accredited by The Professional Managers Association (PMA). PMA will accept Pebble Hills University’s graduates for full Membership of the Association. These with Master’s degrees can enter the PMA at Certified Professional Manager (P.Mgr) level. Those with Doctoral degrees will be entitled to enter as Fellows. In addition, the PHU degrees will be accepted for Exemption from the Association’s Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Graduate Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies at equivalent levels. PHU’s Bachelor level graduates will also qualify for Credit Transfer award of PMA’s Graduate Diploma in Management Studies and those with PHU’s Masters or Doctoral degrees will qualify for award of PMA Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration by Credit Transfer.

Academic and Professional Recognition
The students and graduates of PHU international courses are eligible to apply for the membership with the following professional associations:

The Institute of Management Specialists (IMS), founded in 1971 by Professor H.J. Manners since its foundation proved the need for management specialists and other specialists in modern industry and commerce. Having celebrated its Silver Jubilee year in 1996, the institute is proud that it now offers more courses to satisfy students’ needs. These cover many aspects of management and specialist fields, all designed to help students advance in this fast moving technological age, and to allow the students to use their KSE (Knowledge, Skill and Experience) to support themselves, their companies and their organizations.

The Institute of Manufacturing (IManf) Founded 1978, A British professional awarding body, was founded in 1978 to serve the interests of specialists in the fields of professional manufacturing, modern technology, computers and systems. The Institute strives to improve the skills and competencies of those specializing in manufacturing and related fields, who hope to improve their abilities to contribute to the overall effectiveness of industry and commerce acrodd the global community. PHU graduates in the field of business and economic development are eligible for membership as full members or fellows.

Professional Business & Technical Management (PBTM) Founded 1983,A British professional awarding body, was founded in 1983 to serve the interests of industrial, computer, technological, and associated management. PHU graduates in the field of business and economic development are eligible for membership as full members or fellows.

The Academy of Multi-Skills (AMS) Founded 1995, A professional awarding body for the multi-skilled professional, founded in 1995 to advance the quality standards of multi-skillsed, managers, administrators, management specialists, computer specialists, and practitioners in general business and technical areas. PHU graduates in the field of business and economic development are eligible for membership as full members or fellows.

The Academy of Executives & Administrators (AEA) Founded 2002, A professional awarding body for executives and administrative personnel, founded in 2002 to raise the standards for management knowledge and skills worldwide. PHU graduates in the field of business and economic development are eligible for membership as full members or fellows.

Pebble Hills programmes are recognised by The Society of Sales and Marketing, UK. Diploma, Masters and Doctorates of PHU will be eligible to apply for professional membership as either Associates (ASSM) or Fellows (FSSM) depending on ages, experience and other conditions.

The Society of Business Practitioners’ Board and Academic Review Council has recommended recognition for graduates of the PHU Master of Business Administration (MBA) to qualify for a Senior SBP Award. Specifically, the designated senior award relates to the Society's Fellowship program in corporate management. Candidates holding the PHU MBA will be eligible to jointly earn an Executive Diploma in Corporate Management (ExDipCM) and the SBP Fellowship (FSBP).

Pebble Hills University students are accepted for membership within the Technological or Managerial Chapters and Applicable Interest Groups. The Design, Technology and Management Society International is a multi-disciplined learned establishment, which offers membership and certification to individual members, and patron and institutional membership to organizations and businesses. The society operates on a national and international basis.

PHU graduates are eligible to apply membership of International Sales Pros Association. The ISPA was created to foster the education, motivation and community of all things sales on our planet. Within this website you will find tremendous sales content from the leading experts in the field to grow skills, support from long standing sales professionals to assist in knowing what to say when while prospecting and a myriad of people just like yourself who work hard every day to grow their skills, support their community and live a good life.

 

 

 

 

* information as supplied by Pebble Hills University. Disclaimer: 2KO International offers this IT diploma in good faith, based on evidence supplied by PHU. 2KO in no way guarantees the universal acceptance of an IT Dipolma or a Masters Degree from PHU. We freely supply supporting documentation for Pebble Hills University, as supplied by PHU. PHU has given 2KO express permission to upload the supporting documentation. To see this documentation click here.