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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Commerce in Informatics

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
7069	Bachelor of Commerce in Informatics
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National First Degree	Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language		Information Studies
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	360	Level 6	NQF Level 07	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		2030-06-30

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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

This qualification is defined as the application of modern information systems in organisations, both private and public. The recipient of this qualification has a graduate-level knowledge of the analysis, design and implementation of information systems (computerised information systems), databases, operating systems, networks and information management. In addition the graduate will have the competence to develop a complete information system to support organisational functions. The holder of this qualification has the skills to advise organisations in empowering and enhancing the quality of work life of the individual workers through the application of information technology. This qualification and the demands of the field promote lifelong learning. The qualification meets the requirements of integrated assessment.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

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

National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4, granting access to Bachelor's studies.
Or

Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4, with endorsement.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Learning outcomes:
A B Com (Informatics) graduate is able to identify and solve organisational problems through the analysis, design, implementation and management of appropriate computerised information systems for the benefit of the organisation and its workers.

Diploma in Informatics:
After completion of the Diploma in Informatics, the learner will be able to identify and solve organisational problems through the analysis, design and implementation of appropriate computerised information systems for the benefit of the organisation and its workers.

Critical cross-field outcomes:
Problem solving and critical thinking about the use of information technology.
Working effectively in groups to solve problems related to the Information technology field.
Analysing, organising and critically evaluating organisational processes.
Communicating effectively with end-users using appropriate modelling techniques.
Efficient use of information technology within the context of the social responsibility of information systems professionals.
Instilling a passion for lifelong learning in the dynamic and changing field of information technology.
Enabling graduates to start their own business in the information technology field.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Continuous assessment by ways of assignments, tests and oral examinations.
Practical competence of analysis and design is assessed through the successful completion of a computerised information system for a business client.

Continuous assessment by ways of assignments, tests and oral examinations.

Integrated Assessment:
Written examinations.
Oral examinations.

Other:
Evaluation of:

Practical assignments.

Written assignments.

Practical examination.

A completed information system on Level 3 which is evaluated through continuous evaluation of progress reports (deliverables) and a live demonstration.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

Horizontal Articulation:

Bachelor of Commerce in Business Informatics, NQF Level 7.

Vertical Articulation:

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Informatics, NQF Level 8.

MODERATION OPTIONS

N/A

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

N/A

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

NOTES

N/A

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	University of Pretoria