| Qualification code: | 98907 |
| NQF level: | 7 |
| Total credits: | 360 |
| SAQA ID: | 79786 |
| APS/AS: | 20 |
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Rules: Students registering for this qualification must: (a) Have access to a computer with a stable internet connection daily for teaching and learning purposes. (b) Have passed Computer Application Technology or Information Technology with a rating of 4 (new National Senior Certificate) or have passed Computer Studies (old Senior Certificate) or hold an Industry Standard qualification such as the ICDL in Computer Literacy. Students who do not satisfy this requirement are strongly recommended to register and complete EUP1501 before attempting the qualification. (c) Have completed the Unisa First-Year Experience MOOC (https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/myunisa/default/First%E2%80%93year-experience-at-Unisa/FYE-MOOC-101) FAC1601 has been replaced with FAC1602, students who have already passed FAC1601 may not register for FAC1602. |
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| Purpose statement: Successful graduates should have: A systematic and coherent body of knowledge. An understanding of underlying concepts and principles of Information Systems with the ability to apply this in the workplace. An understanding of underlying concepts and principles of Information Systems with the ability to apply this in the workplace. The ability to access and evaluate scientific information. A high level of cognitive and other generic skills including problem-solving, written and spoken communication. Competence in applying knowledge through basic research methods and practice. Specific skills and applied competence leading to continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and valuable contributions to society in science and technology. Their competencies and skills include programming, system analysis and design, database design and implementation, interaction design and project management. The qualification should produce graduates who demonstrate responsibility in being professional and ethical in their roles within the economy and society; are proficient in innovative, scientific, economic and managerial scholarly activities; are able to consolidate and widen scientific knowledge; are capable of integrating knowledge and skills in contributing to the good of society. Such graduates should be able to provide South Africa and other countries with citizens capable of making a constructive contribution to their society and who are empowered to play a leadership role. |
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| This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes. | |
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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.
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