Network and Computer Technologies

The network and computer technologies study program is a first-level professional higher education program. Upon completion, students gain the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for independently solving problems in electrical engineering and computer science. This includes technical maintenance of equipment and transmission systems in computer networks, as well as working with computer applications.

Students are qualified to effectively perform tasks such as configuring, designing, and administering computer networks, working with multimedia content for technical roles in electronic media, managing databases, and programming computer applications.

The program is structured into two modules: Network technologies and Computer technologies. The first year is common for all students, after which they choose a module that aligns with their preferences and interests.

This structure promotes knowledge integration and the acquisition of functional expertise in information and communication technologies (ICT).

General Information

All student activities are graded using the European credit transfer and accumulation system (ECTS). The program spans three academic years, carrying a total of 180 ECTS, with each academic year divided into three trimesters worth 60 ECTS.

Courses are taught during a trimester, after which students who fulfil their pre-exam requirements can sit for the exam. By meeting these requirements and passing exams, students earn ECTS credits for specific courses.

Classes are delivered in a traditional, face-to-face format in Serbian. The program belongs to the field of Technical and technological sciences, specifically in Electrical and computer engineering.

Qualification

Upon completing the program, students earn the title of Professional engineer in electrical and computer engineering. According to the National qualifications framework of Serbia (NOKS), this corresponds to level 6, sublevel 1 (level 6.1). The prerequisite for obtaining this level is the completion of level 4 NOKS and passing the general, vocational, or artistic matriculation exam.

Teaching and exams

Courses are trimester-based. Student activities during the trimester, such as colloquia, seminar papers, and homework, count as pre-exam obligations. The ratio of points earned from these obligations and the final exam is determined for each course, with pre-exam obligations contributing a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 70 points.

Final exams are held during designated exam periods: December, April, June, July, September, and October. A maximum of 100 points can be earned per course. The grading scale requires a minimum of 51 points for a passing grade (6), 61 points for a grade of 7, 71 for an 8, 81 for a 9, and 91 for the highest grade (10).

Goals and outcomes

The goal of the Network and computer technologies study program is to educate qualified professionals capable of:

  • Configuring, designing, and administering computer networks.
  • Working with multimedia content for technical roles in electronic media.
  • Managing databases and programming computer applications.

Specific objectives include:

  • Training students for professional roles in network and computer technologies.
  • Equipping students to effectively implement and maintain network and computer equipment using modern technical methods and specialized software tools.
  • Preparing students to follow technological advancements in communication equipment and acquire the skills necessary for engineering roles.
  • Developing theoretical and practical expertise for roles in contemporary network technologies, including fixed and mobile telecommunications, computer and sensor networks, and next-generation networks.

Module-specific benefits:

  • Network technologies module: Students acquire comprehensive practical skills for designing, installing, maintaining, and administering modern computer networks, including advanced network security against intrusions.
  • Computer technologies module: Students gain expertise in multimedia content handling, administration of operating systems, implementation and maintenance of database software, and foundational programming skills.

    • Competencies acquired

    Graduates of the program gain general and field-specific skills, including:

    • Developed communication skills and readiness for collaboration in domestic and international environments.
    • Critical and self-critical thinking through intensive analysis of current trends and innovations in ICT.
    • Analytical, synthetic, and predictive abilities to address changes in technology, devices, and software.
    • Practical knowledge application in adherence to professional ethics.
    • Skills for implementing, configuring, and troubleshooting modern electronic and optical equipment in communication systems.
    • Competencies in maintaining computer networks, administering network operating systems, and designing scalable, reliable, and secure networks.
    • Knowledge of information system security and testing.
    • Managerial skills for developing, implementing, and marketing modern technologies and services.
    • Proficiency in using technical documentation in Serbian and English, accessing professional literature and resources, and applying new solutions in the field.

    Further education

    After completing the undergraduate professional studies, students can pursue a master’s degree by enrolling in the Network and Systems Engineering master program.