DEPARTMENT OF NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Eng.  Nsengiyumva Juvenal, MSc

Head of Department

The rationale of the Department

The Network and communication field is all about enabling communication for every business, entertainment, and research purpose. Today facilities such as: Internet, Online search, email, audio and video sharing, online commerce, live-streaming and social networks all exist because of computer network. All this goes along with benefits such as: cost-effectiveness, storage efficiency, flexibility, and data security.

The Competencies and Exit Profile

• Behaviors and Attitude: The behavior and attitude of student in Network and Communication systems department come from the AUCA belief and values they learned during their learning period, through integration of faith in learning. The belief and values are :
  • Faith
  • Love
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Compassion and Care
  • Fairness and Justice
  • Excellence

• Knowledge
  • Know how to write and Speak English language
  • Understand Network basic concept such as : Computer Network types, Network LAN Technology, Computer Network Topologies, Computer Network Models and Computer Network Security
  • Understand DCN and Network Physical layer concept
  • Understand DCN Data Link Layer concept
  • Understand DCN Layer Concept
  • Understand DCN Application Layer Concept

• Skills
  • Installing, setting, and keeping track of computer networks and the equipment they contain, such as desktops, laptops, printers, mobile devices, intranet connections, and email systems
  • Analyzing, identifying, fixing, and recording network and server problems
  • Establishing and keeping up system records and papers, such as user manuals and update logs
  • Establishing connections between computers and local and wide networks
  • Ensuring the data and infrastructure of the organization are secure
  • Performing daily security backups in case a server or program were to malfunction
  • Restoring service to prevent any unhappy customers or financial losses
  • Updating staff on system updates and modifications