Bachelor of Computer Information Systems
Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences - Information Technology and Computer Sciences
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification Overview
Purpose
The purpose of this qualification is to equip learners with a thorough grounding in technology and its application in business environments. The qualification aims to provide learners with a comprehensive education in Information Technology (IT) to enable an understanding of its business or corporate applications. Moreover, it addresses a specific need in the IT industry by providing learners with technical skills and theoretical knowledge to support an organization's information backbone effectively, allowing for the efficient delivery of services to clients. Upon completion, learners will be able to apply IT theory in a business or corporate setting to support the organization's goals.
Learner Outcomes
Upon completing this qualification, learners will be able to:
- Apply IT theory in a business or corporate environment.
- Solve software production problems within specific sub-fields of computer science.
- Manage, organize, and retrieve information based on Information Systems concepts and theories.
- Apply the necessary competencies to start their own enterprise in the IT field.
- Apply general management theory as it relates to the business world or a corporate environment.
Rationale
This qualification provides learners with the skills and knowledge necessary in Information Technology (IT) and how to apply them within a business setting. It offers learners the opportunity to develop, assess, and implement IT-related processes while gaining insight into managerial processes and systems. With a broader focus, this degree makes learners valuable assets to organizations, bridging IT skills with business and management competencies for enhanced productivity and performance.
Outcomes
- Apply the general theory of Information Technology (IT) as it pertains to the business world or in a corporate environment.
- Solve software production problems from the knowledge of selected sub-fields of computer science.
- Manage, organise, and retrieve information based on concepts and theories of information systems.
- Apply the competencies required to start own enterprise in the field of Information Technology (IT).
- Apply the general theory of management as it pertains to the business world or in a corporate environment.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Explanation of the principles of microcomputers and microcomputer hardware.
- Implementation of computer network management aspects and network security techniques.
- Application of basic commands of an operating system, word processing program, spreadsheet program, internet and presentation program, and computer-assisted software.
- Demonstration of application and management of software engineering projects.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Explanation of basic principles of object-oriented programming such as classes, objects, properties, and methods.
- Solving problems in an object-oriented, high-level programming environment.
- Description of basic control structures to solve software-related problems.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Evaluation of issues and challenges associated with incorporating Information Systems into a firm.
- Description of various functions and activities within the Information Systems area.
- Explanation of existing and emerging Information Technologies, functions of Information Systems, and its impact on organizational operations.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Development of an effective business plan for entering the business world.
- Evaluation of various case studies applying entrepreneurship theory to demonstrate expertise.
- Evaluation of business plans and suggesting improvements.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Application and analysis of the eight management functions in a business.
- Examination of different health and safety issues in the workplace.
- Analysis of the South African labour legislative framework regulating the labour relationship.
- Examination of the impact and role of industrial action in the employment relationship.
- Analysis of the performance appraisal process.
- Analysis of the recruitment and selection process.
Integrated Assessment:
- Application of formative and summative assessment methods in line with the institution's policy.
- Formative assessments include class tests, practical assignments, and module tests.
- Final examination as a summative assessment.
- Assessment model for theoretical modules and practical modules.
- Assignments based on real-world scenarios and case studies in the corporate environment.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 408
- SAQA Source
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