Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Information Systems and Technology

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Information Systems and Technology

Overview

The Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Information Systems and Technology programme is offered on the Pietermaritzburg and Westville campuses. The aim of this programme is to provide opportunities for high level theoretical engagements and intellectual independence in the field of IS&T, as well as to prepare professionals to implement, maintain, operate, and manage an organisation’s information technology (IT) systems.

SAQA

81079

NQF LEVEL

08

DURATION

1 Year

CLOSING DATE

31 October

Entry Requirements

  • Applicants are eligible to apply to register for the Bachelor of Commerce Honours in IS&T if they hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum average of 55% across their final-year modules in IS&T or equivalent.

Modules

Semester 1

  • Honours Research Methodology – SCMM7RM (16 Credits)
  • Software Engineering Management Perspective – ISTN713 (16 Credits)
  • Security for Information Systems – ISTN729 (16  Credits)
  • Mobile and Personal Information Systems – ISTN7MP (16 Credits)

Total Credits: 64 Credits

Semester 2

  • Special Topics in IS&T – ISTN731 (16 Credits)
  • Big Data Management and Analytics – ISTN732 (16 Credits)

YEARLY MODULE

  • Information Systems and Technology Research Project – ISTN7RP (32 Credits)

Total Credits: 64 Credits

Apply today and take the next step toward your future.