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Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber Security

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Programme Accreditation & Key Facts

The Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber Security is a 240 UK credit (equivalent to 120 ECTS) higher education programme at European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 5. The programme is accredited by an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation in the UK and is globally recognised.

EU Global accepts both experiential Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer through the use of learning outcomes for either an advanced entry into the programme, or module exemptions for an advanced progression in a programme.

Programme Overview

The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the technical skills and knowledge needed to work in the information technology (IT) industry. The qualifications provide the opportunity for individuals to forge a career in IT by seeking a greater knowledge and understanding of the industry, and to support the individual’s development into technical positions.

The aim for the Level 5 qualifications is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop a broad base of knowledge and skills that will enable them to work in a variety of roles in the IT industry, notably in .NET programming, system administration and network security. Learners will learn about entrepreneurship in a techno environment. The qualifications are flexible in that it offers elective choices of networking, web design or e-commerce – the latter being much in demand in modern business.

The technical skills and knowledge delivered through the successful achievement of the qualification are required and recognised internationally covering:

  • Technopreneurship
  • network security
  • C#.NET programming 
  • system administration 
  • network routing and switching
  • network design and administration
  • content management systems
  • web design
  • business to business (B2B) e-commerce
  • business to consumer (B2C) e-commerce

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this programme, learners will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, theories, and principles.

  • Apply machine learning algorithms and techniques to solve real-world problems.

  • Analyze and process data for AI applications, including data cleaning, transformation, and feature engineering.

  • Develop basic AI solutions using programming languages such as Python.

  • Evaluate the ethical and legal considerations associated with AI technologies.

  • Distinguish various impacts of AI on society, economy, and industry.

The qualifications at Level 5 provide the opportunity for individuals to forge a career in IT by seeking a greater knowledge and understanding of the industry, and to support the individual’s development into technical positions. Overall aims include: 1. To enable learners to apply analytical and evaluative techniques to business in private and public sectors 2. To enhance analytical and evaluative skills relating to business across a number of industries 3. To develop the learner’s ability to recognise and reflect on the process of personal learning and development, which facilitates the enhancement of key personal, sociable and other transferable skills 4. To encourage the learner’s self-reflection, analytical, intellectual and transferable skills.

Key Facts

  • Mode
    Face to Face - Full-time - 2 Years
  • Start Date:
    Review Admissions Page
  • Application Due Date:
    Ongoing
  • ECTS Credits:
    120 ECTS
  • Language:
    English
  • EQF Level:
    Level 5
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Programme Overview

This program equips students with expertise and skills in business and management. It covers essential areas such as finance, operations, accounting, marketing, human resources, and customer relationship management. The modules enable students to evaluate and address a range of business challenges and opportunities using versatile tools applicable across various industries and sectors.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes and Skills

Key Facts

  • Mode
    Malta, Full-time - 3 Years
  • Start Date:
    Jan, Mar, May, Aug, Oct
  • Application Due Date:
    Ongoing
  • ECTS Credits:
    180 ECTS Credits
  • Language:
    English
  • EQF Level:
    Bachelors Degree, Level 6
  • Weekly Hours:
    40 Hours per week
  • Teaching:
    On-campus face to face
  • Mode
    Accelerated - 2 Years
    Full-time - 3 Years
    Part-time - upto 6 years
  • Start Date:
    1st working day of every month
  • Application Due Date:
    Ongoing
  • ECTS Credits:
    180 ECTS Credits
  • Language:
    English
  • EQF Level:
    Bachelors Degree, Level 6
  • Weekly Hours:
    15-40 Hours per week
  • Teaching:
    Asynchronous, Live MasterCamps
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Curriculum And Structure

Curriculum And Structure

EU Global adopts distinctive and innovative approaches in the delivery of its programmes. These include:

  • Evidence-Based Initiative

  • Reflective Writing Practice

  • Research and Academic Coaching

  • Professional Coaching and Mentorship

Exit Awards/Qualifications

The students study the following Qualification in this programme:

  • Diploma in IT-Networking (603/4782/X) – Year 1
  • Diploma in IT-Networking (603/4792/2) – Year 2

Exit Awards

Upon successful completion of 120 UK Credits/ eq. 60 ECTS, students will get

  • Diploma in IT-Networking (603/4782/X) – Year 1/ 60 ECTS

Assessments

EU Global assessment includes formative, and summative assessments. Formative assessments allows learners to seek feedback and prepare for summative assessments. Summative assessments may be categorised in continuous or end of the module assessments.

The nature of end of the module assessment is the report submission. The report can be a project, analysis, case study, research paper, etc.

Grading system can be accessed via Qualifications Handbook in Download section

Target Learners Age

Age >18 years

Programme Structure

Year 1: Diploma in Web Design

Following Modules will be taught in Year 1

  • Information Technology and IT Ethics
  • Mathematics and Statistics for IT
  • PC Maintenance and Operating Systems
  • Computer Graphics Editing and Database Concepts

IT-Networking

  • Logical IT Networking
  • Physical IT Networking

Year 2: Diploma in Web Design

Following Modules will be taught in Year 2

  • Technopreneurship
  • Network Security
  • C#.NET Programming
  • System Administration

IT-Networking

  • Network Routing and Switching 
  • Network Design and Administration

Year 3: Progression

Most learners are well-positioned to secure placement opportunities upon successful completion of this programme. Graduates may choose to either enter the workforce or continue their academic progression.

Work Pathway:
Learners who secure employment may begin their professional careers while simultaneously pursuing online studies. They can progress towards earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from EU Global, Malta, alongside their work commitments.

Study Pathway:
Learners may choose to enrol in the Level 6 Diploma in Business Administration at the Malta campus while concurrently undertaking the online Bachelor of Business Administration (Top-Up) programme at EU Global, Malta, leading to the award of a full bachelor’s degree.

Boost your portfolio with Evidence-based Learning

EU Global unique teaching Andragogy of evidence-based management allows learners to practice, recommend and reflect for continuous growth. 

EU Global provides following in addition to the content:

  • Erasmus+ funded student mobility across EU, e.g. in Germany and France
  • Erasmus+ funded student traineeship
  • Paid Internships and student work
  • Research Residency
  • Entrepreneurship Residency
  • Professional Coaching
  • Academic Coaching
  • 1:1 Project Mentor

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Why Choose EU Global?

At EU Global, learners benefit from extensive opportunities to enhance their employability competencies and build a strong public professional portfolio—distinguishing them as globally competitive, innovation-driven, and industry-ready graduates. Applicants are advised to consult the Admissions Team to determine their eligibility for selection.

100% funded Erasmus + Study Mobility

100% Scholarship Opportunities on mobility across EU
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100% funded Erasmus + Trainings in the EU

100% Scholarship Opportunities on mobility across EU
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Erasmus+ Countries Mobliity

EU Global partner Universities for mobility are in Germany, France, Spain, USA, Switzerland

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Paid Internships and Student Work

Students earn while studying with paid work opportunities

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Lifetime Access to Career Competency Lab (CCLab)

EU Global offers lifetime access of CCLab for better employability.

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70% Tuition fee refund on Get Qualified Scheme

EU Global Students are eligible to participate in Get Qualified Scheme and claim 70% Tuition fee refund.

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EU Global's Journal, and Conferences

EU Global students can publish in the EU Global Open Access Journal.
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EU Global's Incubation Centre

EU Global’s incubation centre supports market entry in the EU to the innovative business ideas.

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Learning Outcomes

The learner will be able to:

a) Critically reflect on various departments and their functions within an organisation

b) Critically analyse having effective organisational structures and culture at the place of work

c) Assess and discuss the importance of having good leadership styles and techniques within organisations

d) Critically assess the importance of effective financial, human resources, marketing, strategy, and operations department within organisations 

e) Identify the importance of effective teamwork to ensure organisational success 

f) Reflect on the importance of the different ethical considerations 

g) Critically analyse how basic economics functions and influence decision making within organisations 

h) Assess the importance of promoting sustainable business practices at the workplace 

i) Identify the importance of strategy and strategic goals in organisations 

j) Critically assess the use of various approaches to research collection and data analysis within business research 

k) Reflect on and critically analyse the importance of communication within organisations to ensure organisational success

l) Assess the use of traditional marketing and digital marketing within organisations and within different areas 

m) Reflect on the importance of investment and risk management in finance  

Skills Outcomes

Learning Outcomes for Skills obtained at the end of the programme

The learner will be able to:

a) Practice effective decision making and problem solving when dealing with problems at the place of work 

b) Use various management tools which are applicable to various areas within management including SWOT, PESTLE, Porter’s Five Forces and others

c) Practice effective performance management tools 

d) Use critical thinking to be able to deal effectively with issues and challenges faced by organisations 

e) Communicate effectively with different stakeholders within the organisation both internal and external

f) Practice the management cycle in an effective manner 

g) Ensure compliance with the ethical considerations which are prominent within an organisation 

h) Apply various principles of strategy and strategic goals in organisations 

i) Implement various research collection and data analysis within business research 

j) Use traditional marketing and digital marketing within organisations and within different areas  

Andragogical Methodology

To promote learning in accordance with the desired levels of the further higher education framework, EU Global uses modern teaching aids to facilitate learning such as flipped classrooms where learners are provided content access to pre-read to allow better understanding and promote engaging discussions on application of the concept.
Active learning strategies are adopted to ensure development of cognition of learners so that they develop analytical, critical thinking and creative skills.
The following are key teaching aids employed within our didactic model:
1. Personality Test – The goal of the MBTI is to allow respondents to further explore and understand their own personalities including their likes, dislikes, strengths, weaknesses, possible career preferences, and compatibility with other people. This survey is conducted via Truity (https://www.truity.com/) for all our new admissions. This reflationary exercise helps the mentors and students set the expectations and targets for self-development for the further academic duration of study.
2. Learning Resources:
a. Case Studies: Case studies from Harvard and other sources, and caselets like daily business news set the base for almost every course. Case studies help in review of real-life scenarios and the way a conceptual framework is related to real-life scenarios to provide solutions and recommendations.
b. Simulations: A simulation helps students imitate the real-life scenario, and to take probabilistic decisions to witness the results in terms of efficiency of the decision.
c. Research papers: Literature and conclusions derived from research papers is a very important source of learning from other scholars. These provide wider perspective and apprises of what have been already researched in the field of study. d. Books: Books are an essential source of study to learn concepts in a systematic manner and to practice exercises.
e. Audio-video learning: Audio-video learning has been considered as one of the imperative tools that suits well with varied learning personalities. It includes podcasts, videos from Professors, documentaries from BBC, etc.
f. Research Projects: Seminars aim to thoughtfully design research activities such as surveys, etc so that students can learn primary research to investigate a business problem.
g. Miscellaneous activities: We promote innovation which every faculty brings. The faculty is advised to prepare academic delivery in an engaging manner. They are motivated to bring in activities like role-plays, presentations, etc.

3. Use of Technology: EU Global has a very well-developed Learning management system which is instrumental in exchange of information between the School’s administration, faculty and the students. Each student will be provided an access to our learning management system from day 1 of their enrolment. The system will have the following key components:
a. Induction – the induction module is called “Student Services” which allows access to all the School’s regulations and policies, where students can ask questions, academic writing resources, and all essential information that are instrumental in getting the students to start with us.
b. Course-wise Resources – All the information, and learning resources related to the chosen courses are provided via our learning management system. This provides better communication.
c. Assessments – The students are required to upload all submission-type assessments via the learning management system.
d. Capstone Consulting Project & Thesis – Research on a real business problem with an industry expert and write a Master thesis.
e. Career Coaching and Academic Coaching – The students are also provided additional modules to enhance employability via our learning management system.

Eligibility Requirement

The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access. For this qualification, applicants must be aged 18 or over. It is envisaged that learners entering the Level 4 Diploma will have a Level 3 qualification and that learners entering the Level 5 Diploma will have a Level 4 Diploma.

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate enrolment to UK higher education postgraduate programmes where applicable. The applicants are normally required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a method of assessment (leading to the award of credit) that considers whether learners can demonstrate that they can meet the assessment requirements for a unit through knowledge, understanding or skills they already possess and so do not need to develop through a course of learning.

QUALIFI encourages centres to recognise learners’ previous achievements and experiences whether at work, home or at leisure, as well as in the classroom. RPL provides a route for the recognition of the achievements resulting from continuous learning. RPL enables recognition of achievement from a range of activities using any valid assessment methodology. Provided that the assessment requirements of a given unit or qualification have been met, the use of RPL is acceptable for accrediting a unit, units, or a whole qualification.
Evidence of learning must be valid and reliable

Documents Required

  • Scanned copy of the following documents
  • Passport
  • Last highest qualification degree and transcripts as mentioned in eligibility criteria
  • Scanned passport size professional photograph
  • Proof of English Language – MoI or English Test minimum equivalent to IELTS 6
  • 200-300 words Statement of Purpose/Motivational Letter

    • Selection Process

  • Interview:
    This is an interaction to confirm your interest, spoken English skills, and eligibility and interest in studies

  • Offer Letter & Payment Details:
    You will receive more information from our program team

  • Post payment, fee receipt & enrollment letter – please submit evidence of payment at invoice@euglobal.edu.eu

  • Studies Begin – Mostly all Online Programmes begin on 1st working day of the month, but please check programme related variation. On-Campus programmes, if offered, begin on stipulated months.

    • Fees for Programmes

    Fees for online and campus programmes is different, please click on the respective link of the mode you intend to study:

    On-campus Programmes

    Campus Programme Fees

    Induction & Studies

    The student gets copy of invoice and and enrolment letter.

    Studies begins first working day of the month or as per indicated Batch Start Date in the admissions section, when the access of e-campus and induction documents will be emailed to the student.

    Followed the induction and e-campus access, the students will be introduced to the students success manager in live induction session within first 15 days of the study, the schedule of the live online induction session will be pre-announced.

    For Face to Face classes, the academic calendar and the time table will be provided and students are required to attend in-class sessions in the classroom.

    100% funded Erasmus + Study Mobility

    EU Global is proud to offer fully funded Erasmus+ mobility opportunities, enabling our learners to gain international academic and professional experience across Europe.Through Erasmus+ funding, eligible EU Global students may receive:

    –> Travel Grant (reimbursement of international travel expenses)
    –> Accommodation Support
    –> Living Allowance / Subsistence Grant

    These financial supports are provided under the Erasmus+ framework to ensure students can fully focus on their academic or professional development abroad.

    100% funded Erasmus + Trainings in the EU

    EU Global is proud to offer fully funded Erasmus+ mobility opportunities, enabling our learners to gain international academic and professional experience across Europe.Through Erasmus+ funding, eligible EU Global students may receive:

    –> Travel Grant (reimbursement of international travel expenses)
    –> Accommodation Support
    –> Living Allowance / Subsistence Grant
    –> Paid Traineeship Opportunity

    These financial supports are provided under the Erasmus+ framework to ensure students can fully focus on their academic or professional development abroad.

    Erasmus+ Countries Mobliity

    EU Global maintains active Erasmus+ partnerships across multiple European countries, including:
    🇩🇪 Germany
    🇫🇷 France
    🇪🇸 Spain
    🇬🇷 Greece
    🇵🇱 Poland
    🇨🇭 Switzerland
    And additional EU partner institutions

    Paid Internships and Student Work

    EU Global learners get an opportunity to work 20-hours per week during study period and 40 hours during Internship period.

    The student work and internships are paid, and the work environment in Malta in English. This allows students to integrate and earn much quicker and easier.

    Lifetime Access to Career Competency Lab

    EU Global’s CCLab researches on the skill shortage within the EU, and offers Certificate Courses such as AI for Business & Innovation, AI for Researchers, Interview Skills, Critical Thinking, Academic Writing, etc.

    The Certificates earned are verifiable and LinkedIn sharable, allowing learners to boost their public portfolio.

    70% Tuition fee refund on Get Qualified Scheme

    EU Global students are allowed participation in Get Qualified scheme, graduates can claim tax credits equivalent to up to 70% of their tuition fees, subject to eligibility criteria and regulatory approval, making quality education more financially accessible and rewarding.

    EU Global's Journal, and Conferences

    EU Global’s Journal, Conferences and Research Centre provides a vibrant academic platform that strengthens research capacity and professional visibility. Through its open-access journal, learners are encouraged to publish their scholarly work, enhancing their public academic portfolio and global reach. EU Global also hosts an annual international conference, enabling students to develop organisational, leadership, and presentation skills while engaging with scholars and industry experts. Complemented by ongoing research initiatives, workshops, and collaborative projects, the Research Centre nurtures critical inquiry, innovation, and impactful knowledge creation across disciplines.

    EU Global's Incubation Centre

    EU Global’s Incubation Centre empowers students and entrepreneurs to cultivate an innovative mindset and transform ideas into viable ventures. Through expert mentorship, regulatory guidance, industry networking, and structured market-entry support, EU Global provides a strategic launchpad for establishing and scaling new businesses in Malta, Germany, and across the European Union.

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