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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Information Systems in Information Technology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
110246	Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Information Systems in Information Technology
ORIGINATOR
University of KwaZulu-Natal
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National First Degree(Min 480)	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Office Administration
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	480	Not Applicable	NQF Level 08	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 1141/23	2021-07-01	2024-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2025-06-30		2031-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This qualification replaces:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
81079	Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Information Systems in Information Technology	Level 7	NQF Level 08	128	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to expose learners to contemporary developments in the discipline of information systems and technology. It will also enable learners to contribute to the strategic and tactical use of information in large corporations and build a foundation for further studies in information systems and technology.

Rationale:
This qualification is concerned with the systems and technologies used in and by companies Corporations are always searching for better ways to produce goods and services. When new technological developments give some organisations a competitive advantage, their rivals try to catch up by adopting and improving on the new technologies. Aspects of alignment of Information Technology (IT) are considered.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution accepts the principle underlying outcomes-based, source-based and life-long learning, in which considerations of articulation and mobility play a significant role, and subscribes to the view that Recognition of Prior Learning, whether acquired by formal education curricula at this or another institution or informally (by experience) is an indispensable element in deciding on admission to and awarding credits in an explicitly selected teaching-learning qualification of the institution.

An applicant who falls outside of the formal qualifications system, but who can demonstrate (through the production of substantial and satisfactory evidence) experiential or work-based learning or a non-formal qualification (or a combination), may be considered for admission and/or for the Recognition of Prior Learning for the achievement of the qualification in part or in full. An applicant who after such assessment, is deemed to have sufficient potential, but is in need of further academic development, must be directed to other suitable learning qualifications prior to admission or to parallel qualifications after admission.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:

Bachelor of Commerce in Information Technology, National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 7.

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QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification consists of compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework Level 8 totalling 128 Credits.

Software Engineering. - Management Perspective, 16 Credits.

Decision Support Technology16 Credits.

Managing Information Systems16 Credits.

Information Systems Planning, 16 Credits.

Information Management, 16 Credits.

Research Methodology in Information Systems and Technology (IST), 16 Credits.

Information Systems and Technology Res Paper, 32 Credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate in writing their understanding of Information Systems & Technology (IST) theories and principles.
2. Demonstrate their ability to apply IST theory in practice. Such assessment will be done according to the learner's problem analysis and reporting.
3. Identify and diagnose IST problems in both real and hypothetical (case based) organisations.
4. Collect, analyse, and report on IST information gathered from organisations in order to develop solutions to problems.
5. Develop practical solutions.
6. Make recommendations based on their findings and conclusions.
7. Participate in-group work.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Conduct and present, in the field of information systems and technology, valid academic research.

Present academically sound arguments (in discussion, formal presentations and examination conditions).

Evaluate/analyse standpoints on current key information systems and technology issues.

Write reports that will require group development of solutions to management problems involving various organisational stakeholders.

Make verbal presentations on the outcomes of individual and group work.

Integrated Assessment:
The learners will be exposed to research methods and applications and will be required to apply these methods throughout the qualification in all the modules. Most modules include work-based assignments, which require the application of research methods. These assignments provide the learners with opportunities to further develop their research skills and integrate the theoretical and applied fields covered in the coursework of the qualification. The learners will be supported by experienced the institution's staff with evidence of research activity themselves.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

This qualification is comparable with similar qualifications offered in various higher education institutions internationally.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation:

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Information Systems, Level 8.

Vertical Articulation:

Master of Commerce in Information and Communication Technology and Policy Regulation, Level 9.

MODERATION OPTIONS

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CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

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NOTES

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LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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