Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology
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- About the Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology
- Departments & Programmes
- Department of Informatics & Mathematical Sciences
- Department of Applied Sciences
- Department of Built Enviroment
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Department of Electrical Engineering
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Information Technology
- Qualifications Offered
- Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Support Services
- Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Business Analysis
- Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Communication Networks
- Advanced Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Applications Development
- Advanced Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Communication Networks
- Short Learning Programmes (SLPs)
- Academy Affiliations
- Departmental Staff
- Qualifications Offered
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Diploma: Information and Communications Technology in Applications Development
Also applies to the Extended Programme
Offering Type: Full-Time
Delivery Site: Potsdam
Duration: 3 years; 4 years (Extended Programme)
The purpose of the Diploma is to provide a professional and vocational qualification for the ICT industry, combining theory and practical exposure to enable a graduate (diplomate) to conceptualise, design, implement and test, reliable and cost effective application development solutions to address industry related ICT initiatives.
Modules
|
Modules |
NQF Credits |
|
Year 1 |
|
|
Development Software I |
30 |
|
Information Systems I |
30 |
|
System Software I |
30 |
|
Information Technology Skills I |
30 |
|
Year 2 |
|
|
Development Software II |
30 |
|
Information Systems II |
30 |
|
Technical Programming I |
30 |
|
Human Computer Interaction II |
30 |
|
Year 3 |
|
|
Information Systems III |
30 |
|
Technical programming II |
30 |
|
Development Software III |
30 |
|
Computer Architecture III |
30 |
The extended four-year curriculum offers Year 1 modules of the qualification in two years with integrated additional supporting modules to enhance student development and to improve the student’s chances of successful completion.
Modules for First Two Years of the Extended Version of the Qualification
|
Modules |
NQF Credits |
|
Year 1 |
|
|
Information Systems IA |
20 |
|
System Software IA |
20 |
|
Information Technology Skills IA |
20 |
|
Year 2 |
|
|
Development Software IB |
30 |
|
Information Systems IB |
10 |
|
System Software IB |
10 |
|
Information Technology Skills IB |
10 |
Admission Requirements
- NSC: Endorsement: Bachelor/Diploma. English - 4 (50-59%), Mathematics - 3 (40-49%) OR Mathematical Literacy - 5 (60-69%)
- SC: Endorsement: Full exemption/School leaving. English First language HG-E or SG-D OR English Second language HG-D or SG-C, Mathematics HG-E or SG-D
- NCV(4): Endorsement: Bachelor/Diploma. English - 50%, Life Orientation – 50%, Mathematics – 50 % OR Mathematics Literacy – 60% plus 60% for any of the three subjects - Systems Analysis and Design, Data Communication and Networking, Computer Programming, Physical Science.
- In addition to the above criteria, the Department may require the candidate to appear for a selection test and/or apply selection and ranking criteria.