Purpose

The primary purpose of this module as an integral part of the Bachelor of Science Honours (Information Technology) programme is to provide Information Technology professionals with expertise to develop and implement a working IT system. The main objective of this module is to allow the student to research and develop a programmable project in a wide variety of fields endorsed by the lecturers in the University of Johannesburg's Academy for IT, thereby enriching and opening job opportunities in the specialised research field. The module is designed to give students more freedom in the choice of their research topic.

Rationale

The Bachelor of Science Honours Computer Science, being accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), allowing graduates professional recognition. Bachelor of Science Honours programmes develop students in applied and cognitive competencies; this includes acquisition interpreting, understanding and application in the specialisation field of Computer Science at this level. The student must be able to carry out research under guidance and mastering the required technological skills and competencies required for this level. The students must be able to demonstrate reflexive competencies such as innovation, decision making, strategic thinking, and organizational skills required for this level.