Network Design and Computer Management
This academic package provides theoretical and practical knowledge prior to professional activity as a network administrator or an operations technician. During the studies you work in labs with the most modern communications equipment available from the Cisco Network Academy and the Palo Alto Networks Academy.

About the education
The programme encompasses two terms, corresponding to one year of fulltime studies. The course package is divided into two parts: 30 credits of computer network courses and 30 credits of basic courses in computer systems engineering, computer security, operating systems and programming for the Internet.
Security is a very important aspect in all types of computer networks. Therefore, the education contains several elements that teach how to work structured with computer and network protection. This category includes everything from vulnerability assessment to evaluation of methods and tools used to protect computer networks.
Information on entry requirements can be found in the fact box for each semester – click on the plus sign to expand the box.
Course package content
The courses listed below are included in the programme starting autumn 2023. Click on a linked course to search for the course syllabus, including course literature. Please note that you need to scroll down the page to find the syllabus.
Year 1
Semester 1
- Computer Systems Administration, 7.5 credits
- Computer Networks, 15 credits (based on CCNA Routing and Switching)
- Introduction to Linux and Python, 7.5 credits
Semester 2
- Cyber Security, 15 credits (based on CCNA Security and Cybersecurity Essentials)
- Converged Optimized Networks, 15 credits (based on CCNP Route, CCNP Switch and CCNP TSHOOT)
More information
Contact
Please contact the programme coordinator Rasool Ahsan for questions about Network Design and Computer Management:
The university participates in international networks
Halmstad University is a member of a European network for universities and police organisations called ECTEG (European Cybercrime Training and Education Group). Together, the network develops training materials in digital forensics and cyber security that make our educational programmes very up-to-date. Halmstad University is also a so-called Cisco Academy and a Cisco Instructor Training Center. That means that we have the right to educate both instructors and students within the various courses provided by the Cisco Networking Academy. Cisco Networking Academy is one of the world's leading actors within cyber security courses.
European Cybercrime Training and Education Group, ECTEG External link, opens in new window.
Level:
Basic level
Application code:
93007
Entry requirements:
General entry requirements + Mathematics 2a or 2b or 2c. Applicants must have written and verbal command of the English language equivalent to English course 6 in Swedish Upper-Secondary School.
Selection rules:
Selection is made on the basis of the required educational background.
Instructional time:
Daytime
Tuition fee:
Language of instruction:
Teaching is in English.