Bachelor of Information Technology Honours in Information Systems
Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences - Information Technology and Computer Sciences
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose:
The Bachelor of Information Technology Honours in Information Systems aims to:
- Provide learners with a broad business understanding and a real-world perspective of Information Systems in organizations.
- Enable learners to comprehend the strategic significance of Information Systems.
- Develop strong analytical and critical thinking skills for applying traditional and modern concepts.
- Equip learners to design and implement IT solutions to improve organizational performance.
- Foster ethical principles, interpersonal communication, and teamwork skills.
- Provide skills in statistical and mathematical models for data analysis.
- Emphasize that systems encompass people, hardware, software, and data.
Rationale:
The restructuring of the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) Degree into a three-year BIT (Information Systems) degree followed by a BIT Hons (Information Systems) degree is in compliance with the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework (HEQSF) requirements.
The need for establishing a clear learning path in Information Systems, from undergraduate to postgraduate levels, justifies the addition of the BIT and BIT Hons with Information Systems as a descriptor. The institution attracts learners from various South African universities with Information Systems degrees in BSc, BA, BCom, BIT, and BBusSc.
The BIT Hons (IS) program accommodates learners with any bachelor's degree in Information Systems and prepares them for roles as ICT project managers, Business Analysts, Business Intelligence specialists, and Enterprise Architects. Information Systems is identified as a scarce skill, and the BIT Hons (IS) program aims to address the shortage of ICT professionals in the industry.
Outcomes
Assessment Criteria
Integrated Assessment Criteria:
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Thorough Knowledge of Computerised Information Systems:
- Demonstrate understanding of planning, analysis, design, implementation, and management of computerised information systems.
- Implement a database application by converting a detailed design into a working database and data warehouse.
- Apply data mining techniques in the database application.
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Project Management Skills:
- Understand the importance of managing project execution.
- Estimate and schedule tasks effectively.
- Build and maintain healthy relationships during any project life cycle.
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Social, Ethical, and Global Implications:
- Demonstrate awareness of the social, ethical, and global implications of Information Technology.
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Communication Skills:
- Communicate a critical, analytical, and logical argument on selected topics related to information systems in organisations, both verbally and in writing.
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Integrated Assessment Approach:
- Assessment opportunities are integrated into the learning process.
- Formative and summative assessment opportunities are provided.
- Holistic assessment is conducted within modules, between modules, and across the qualification.
- Portfolios and final examination assignments are used to demonstrate professional development and reflective insights.
- Reflections on learning aid in self-assessment and promote deep learning.
- Assessors use a range of strategies aligned with the qualification's purpose and NQF level.
Assessment Procedures:
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Examination Procedures:
- Examination schedule is compiled as per Faculty and University Examination Regulations.
- Minimum examination mark required to pass a course is 40%, with a final mark of at least 50%.
- Admission to final examination requires a semester/year mark of at least 40%, except for first-year courses where 30% is required.
- Compliance with all examination admission requirements specific to each course is mandatory.
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Departmental Adherence:
- The Department of Informatics follows university-prescribed assessment procedures for undergraduate courses.
- Procedures include setting examination schedules, determining minimum marks for passing, and admission requirements.
- Adherence to Examination Regulations of the Faculty and General Examination regulations of the University is essential.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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