Qualification code: | 98300 |
NQF level: | 7 |
Total credits: | 360 |
SAQA ID: | 101104 |
APS/AS: | 21 |
Rules: Students should note that during the course of their studies they would be required to have access to a computer, printer and the internet. Some of the pre-requisites and/ or co-requisites outlined in this qualification may not apply as they do not form part of the curriculum. |
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Purpose statement: This qualification aims to produce graduates who are able to provide for the current needs in the business workplace in areas such as systems analysis, database development and software systems design, enhancement, management and evaluation. Successful graduates will be able to demonstrate: - Professional and ethical responsibility in their roles within the economy and society. - Proficiency in innovative, scientific, economic and managerial activities. - Understanding of underlying concepts and principles of Business Information Systems and the ability to apply this in the workplace. - Ability to access and evaluate scientific information and apply a high level of skills including problem-solving, written and spoken communication. - Competence in applying knowledge through basic research methods and practice. - Gainful economic activity and valuable contributions to society in science and technology, through a business prism. - Competencies and skills in systems analysis and design, database design and implementation, interaction design and project management. Graduates with this qualification should be able to integrate knowledge and skills to provide South Africa and other countries with people who can make a constructive contribution to the world of business and who are empowered to play leadership roles in society. |
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This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes. |
Please note: Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply online for the alternative qualification during the prescribed application period.
Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate.
Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.
You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per academic year and / or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.
The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and / or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree / non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.
You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately
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While you are deciding on the modules for which you will be registering, write down the module names and codes so that you have something to refer to when completing your registration.
Please click on the modules below to see further information (eg semester/year module, NQF level)
The College has removed FAC1601 and EUP1501 from the curriculum. Students who have passed
FAC1601 and EUP1501 in this qualification will retain the credit. INF1511 has changed to a
compulsory module and students who passed EUP1501 will retain the credit and will not be required to
complete INF1511 as a compulsory module.
Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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Group A. Compulsory | |
DSC1520 - Quantitative Modelling I | |
ECS1501 - Economics IA | |
FAC1502 - Financial Accounting Principles, Concepts and Procedures | |
INF1505 - Introduction to Business Information Systems | |
INF1511 - Visual Programming I | |
INF1520 - Human-Computer Interaction I | |
MNB1501 - Business Management IA | |
SUS1501 - Sustainability and Greed |
The College has replaced FAC1601 with DSC2608, AIN2601 with ECS2601 and COS2626 with ECS2602.
Students that have passed FAC1601, AIN2601 and COS2626 in this qualification, will retain the credit
and will not be required to complete DSC2608, ECS2601 and ECS2602. FAC2601 has been removed from the
curriculum and INF2611 has changed to a compulsory module. Students who have passed FAC2601 in this
qualification will retain the credit and will not be required to register INF2611.
Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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Group A. Compulsory | |
AUE2602 - Corporate Governance in Accountancy | Pre-requisite:FAC1601, CAS1501, CBC1501 & CLA1503 Recommendation:AIN2601, AUE2601 |
AUI2601 - Internal Auditing: Theory and Principles | Pre-requisite:FAC1502 |
DSC2608 - Applied quantitative modelling | Pre-requisite:DSC1520 |
ECS1601 - Economics IB (Macroeconomics I) | Co-requisite:ECS1501 |
ECS2601 - Intermediate Microeconomics | Pre-requisite:ECS1501 |
ECS2602 - Intermediate Macroeconomics | Pre-requisite:ECS1601 |
ICT2621 - Structured Systems Analysis and Design | Pre-requisite:ICT1521& ICT1541or INF1505 or COS1521 |
ICT2622 - Object-Oriented Analysis | Pre-requisite:ICT1521& ICT1541or INF1505 or COS1521 |
INF2603 - Databases I | Pre-requisite:INF1505 |
INF2611 - Visual Programming II | Pre-requisite:INF1511 |
MNB1601 - Business Management IB | Pre-requisite:MNB1501 |
MNG2601 - General Management |
The College has removed MNB3701 as a compulsory module and moved AUI3702, AUI3703 and MNG3702 to
electives. AUI3701, ECS3706, ECS3708 and ECS3709 are now added as new elective modules. Students
who have already completed the modules that were replaced or moved, while registered in this
curriculum, will retain the credits and will not be required to complete the relevant replacement
modules.
Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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Group A. Compulsory | |
INF3703 - Databases II | Pre-requisite:ICT2621 or ICT2622 or INF2603 |
INF3705 - Advanced Systems Development | Pre-requisite:ICT2621 & ICT2622 |
INF3707 - Database Design and Implementation | Pre-requisite:ICT2621 or ICT2622 or INF2603 |
INF3708 - Software Project Management | |
INF3720 - Human-Computer Interaction II | Co-requisite:INF1520 |
MNG3701 - Strategic Planning IIIA | Pre-requisite:MNG2601 |
Group B. Choose 4 from the following | |
AUI3701 - The Internal Audit Process: Planning the Engagement | Pre-requisite:AUI2601 & AUE2602 |
AUI3702 - The Internal Audit Process: Test of Controls | Pre-requisite:AUI2601 & AUE2602 |
AUI3703 - The Internal Audit Process: Specific Engagements and Reporting | Pre-requisite:AUI2601 & AUE2602 |
ECS3706 - Econometrics | Pre-requisite:ECS2601, ECS2602 & (DSC1520 or QMI1500 or [STA1501 & STA1502]) |
ECS3708 - Applied Microeconomics | Pre-requisite:ECS2601 |
ECS3709 - Applied Macroeconomics | Pre-requisite:ECS2601 & ECS2602 |
MNG3702 - Strategic Implementation and Control IIIB | Co-requisite:MNG3701 |