Bachelor of Informatics Honours
Communication Studies and Language - Information Studies
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification Overview
Purpose:
- The purpose of the qualification is two-fold:
- To consolidate and deepen the knowledge and skills of learners with Bachelor's Degrees in informatics, aiming to deliver a mature learner with a holistic understanding of information systems.
- To prepare learners for managerial positions in Information Systems Management (ISM) contexts and introduce them to research in Information Systems/Management.
Rationale:
- The institution currently does not offer a Bachelor of Commerce Degree at NQF Level 8 in Information Systems Management (ISM), prompting learners to enroll in equivalent qualifications in other faculties, creating confusion.
Target Audience:
- Learners with Bachelor's Degrees in informatics seeking to advance their knowledge and skills in ISM, and those interested in pursuing managerial positions in this field.
Key Components:
- In-depth knowledge in information systems and their socio-technical aspects.
- Preparation for managerial roles in ISM contexts.
- Introduction to research in Information Systems/Management.
By addressing the above-mentioned points, the qualification aims to cater to the needs of learners interested in the dynamic and interdisciplinary field of Information Systems Management.
Outcomes
- Design information systems on a conceptual level using an industry standard modelling notation.
- Apply appropriate Information Technology (IT) project management techniques in an organisational context.
- Analyse the information requirements produced by organisational problem scenarios.
- Consider a business case and identify an appropriate computer-based information processing solution.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Construct the software portion of an information system.
- Implement computer systems in a simulated "real world" environment.
- Organise and coordinate resources and opportunities in Information Systems Management.
- Utilise appropriate technology in creating sound Information Technology systems in the IT management environment.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Critique the quality and fit of a computerised application in an information systems management context.
- Recommend computer technologies for use in an information system.
- Organise and manage computer technologies in an organisation.
- Access and analyse IT information using a spectrum of technologies, tools, and techniques.
- Access, use, and organise IT information knowledge in an ever-changing context.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Recommend knowledge management initiatives based on real or imagined problem scenarios.
- Assess the impact of both intentional and unintentional use of software within an organisation.
- Analyse a real or imagined organisational problem scenario from a perspective of information and knowledge flows and prescribe initiatives to resolve it.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Create an IT project management plan aligned with an organisational context described in a real or imagined business case.
- Consider a business case and identify an appropriate computer-based information processing solution.
Integrated Assessment:
- The qualification consists of four compulsory modules.
- Three modules follow a continuous assessment policy with multiple tests/projects/assignments.
- Formative and summative assessment will be used in each module.
- Formative assessment will engage learners with prescribed literature and gauge comprehension of content.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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