Qualification

SAQA ID 112667

NQF Level 07

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Bachelor of Information Technology in Information Systems

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Qualification type

National First Degree

Credits

360

Sub-framework

HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework

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Qualification snapshot

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Originator

University of Pretoria

Quality assurance functionary

CHE - Council on Higher Education

Field

Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences

Subfield

Information Technology and Computer Sciences

Qual class

Regular-Provider-ELOAC

Recognise previous learning

Important dates

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Registration start

2024-06-30

Registration end

2027-06-30

Last date for enrolment

2028-06-30

Last date for achievement

2033-06-30

Purpose and entry context

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Purpose and rationale

Purpose

The qualifying learners will

Have a broad business understanding and real-world perspective to be Information Systems enablers in organisations;
Understand the strategic significance of Information Systems;
Develop strong analytical and critical thinking skills to be able to apply both traditional and old concepts and skills;
Design and implement information technology solutions that enhance organisational performance; e) exhibit strong ethical principles;
Demonstrate an excellent interpersonal communication and team skills; g) skills in basic statistical and mathematical models to be used in analysing data; and g) understand that systems consist of people, hardware, software and data.

Rationale

Skilled Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) professionals are in high demand in South Africa because ICT skills are a scarce skill in South Africa. This qualification specifically recognises the skills shortages in the seven occupational fields of Auditing, Entrepreneurship, e-business, Geographical Information Systems, Information Science, taxation and data science. The Bachelor of Information Technology with specialisation in Information Systems, BIT (IS) will address this shortage.

Learners focus on designing, building, implementing and securing information systems that meet the needs of people, organisations and society at large. They combine the skills that they learn from the qualification with their own unique personal and professional interests to build and implement computer and information systems in real-life organisations.

The typical learner will have an understanding and interest in the world of business and the world of Information Technology. In addition, they will have a broad interest in one of the following fields: Auditing, Entrepreneurship, e-business, Geographical Information Systems, Information Science, taxation or data science.

There are seven streams from which learners can choose. The qualifying learner will be able to operate in the following occupations:

Computer Auditing.
Information Science.
Entrepreneurship.
e-Business.
Geography.
Data Science Management.
e-Taxation.

The BIT (Information Systems), will be followed by a BIT Hons (Information Systems) qualification.

Entry requirements and RPL

Recognition Of Prior Learning (RPL)

The minimum admission requirements specify credit transfer arrangements.

Entry Requirements

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

Replacement note

This qualification replaces

Structure and assessment

Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.

Qualification rules

This qualification consists of compulsory modules at NQF Levels 5, 6 and 7 with a minimum of 401 or a maximum of 421 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 5, 92 Credits (Minimum credits 134 credits, depending on elective maximum 148 credits)

Academic information management 101, 6 Credits.
Academic literacy for Information Technology, 6 Credits.
Informatics 112, 10 Credits.
Informatics 171, 20 Credits.
Informatics 154, 10 Credits.
Informatics 164, 10 Credits.
Business Management 114, 10 Credits.
Business management 124, 10 Credits.
Informatics113, 10 Credits.

Elective Modules, Level 5, Credits

Computer Auditing stream (48 Credits)

Financial accounting, 10 Credits.
Financial accounting, 12 Credits.
Statistics, 13 Credits.
Statistics, 13 Credits.

Information Science Stream

Information science INL110, 12 Credits.
Information science INL120, 12 Credits.
Information science INL130, 12 Credits.
Information science INL140, 12 Credits.

Entrepreneurship stream (48 Credits)

Financial accounting, 10 Credits.
Financial accounting, 12 Credits.
Statistics, 13 Credits.
Statistics, 13 Credits.

E-Business stream (56 Credits)

Multimedia, 12 Credits.
Multimedia, 12 Credits.
Programming, 16 Credits.
Program design, 16 Credits.

Geography stream (40 Credits)

Introduction to environmental sciences, 8 Credits.
Aspects of human geography, 8 Credits.
Geoinformatics, 12 Credits.
Cartography, 12 Credits.

Statistics stream (46 Credits)

Economics, 10 Credits.
Economics, 10 Credits.
Statistics, 13 Credits.
Statistics, 13 Credits.

e-Taxation stream (48 Credits)

Financial accounting, 10 Credits.
Financial accounting, 12 Credits.
Statistics, 13 Credits.
Statistics, 13 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 6, 81 Credits: (Minimum credits 121 credits, depending on elective maximum 145 credits)

Informatics 271, 14 Credits.
Informatics 272, 14 Credits.
Informatics 214, 14 Credits.
Informatics 261, 7 Credits.
Informatics 225, 14 Credits.
Community-based project, 8 Credits.
Business Ethics, 10 Credits.

Elective Modules, Level 6

Computer Auditing stream (64 Credits)

Financial accounting, 16 Credits.
Financial accounting, 16 Credits.
Internal auditing, 16 Credits.
Internal auditing, 16 Credits.

Information Science Stream (40 Credits)

Information science, 20 Credits.
Information science, 20 Credits.

Entrepreneurship stream (48 Credits)

Communication management, 16 Credits.
Business management, 16 Credits.
Business management, 16 Credits.

e-Business stream (64 Credits)

Business management, 16 Credits.
Business management, 16 Credits.
Multimedia, 16 Credits.
Multimedia, 16 Credits.

Geography stream (40 Credits)

Introductory GIS, 12 Credits.
Geographical data analysis, 12 Credits.
Remote sensing, 16 Credits.

Statistics stream (40 Credits)

Statistics, 20 Credits.
Statistics, 20 Credits.

e-Taxation stream (64 Credits)

Financial accounting, 16 Credits.
Financial accounting, 16 Credits.
Taxation, 32 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 7, 80 Credits (Minimum credits 120 credits, depending on elective maximum 140 credits)

Informatics 315, 20 Credits.
Informatics 324, 20 Credits.
Informatics 370, 20 Credits.
Informatics 354, 20 Credits.

Elective Modules, Level 7

Computer Auditing stream (40 Credits)

Internal auditing, 20 Credits.
Internal auditing, 20 Credits.

Information Science Stream (60 Credits)

Information science, 30 Credits.
Information science, 30 Credits.

Entrepreneurship stream (40 Credits)

Entrepreneurship, 20 Credits.
Entrepreneurship, 20 Credits.

E-Business stream (40 Credits)

e-Business, 20 Credits.
e-Commerce, 20 Credits.

Geography stream (48 Credits)

GIS, 24 Credits.
Spatial analysis, 24 Credits.
Statistics, 25 Credits.

Statistics stream (50 Credits)

Statistics, 25 Credits.
Taxation, 40 Credits.

Exit level outcomes

Have a broad business understanding and real-world perspective to be Information Systems enablers in organisations and understand the strategic significance of Information Systems.
Demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills to be able to apply both traditional and old concepts and skills.
Design and implement information technology solutions that enhance organisational performance.
Exhibit strong ethical principles and have excellent interpersonal communication and team skills.
Demonstrate skills in basic statistical and mathematical models used in analysing data. Understand that systems consist of people, hardware, software and data.

Associated assessment criteria

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1

Have a thorough knowledge of the planning, analysis, design, implementation and management of computerised information systems.
Describe the different components and the interaction of these components in a computer-based system.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2

Master advanced business programming using a modern programming language.
Implement a database application by converting a detailed design into a working database.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3

Understand the importance of managing project execution, estimate and schedule tasks as well as how to build and maintain healthy relationships during any project life cycle.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4

Have an awareness of the social, ethical and global implications of Information technology.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5

Communicate (verbally and in writing) a critical, analytical and logical argument on selected topics around the adoption, use and management of information systems in organisations.

Progression and comparability

Articulation options

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification allows possibilities for both horizontal and vertical articulation.

Horizontal Articulation

Advanced Diploma in Information Technology, NQF Level 7.

Vertical Articulation

Bachelor of Information Systems Honours in Information Technology, NQF Level 8.

International comparability

The Bachelor in Information Technology has different names in different countries (e.g. BIT, BInfTech, B.Tech(IT) or BE(IT)) They have the following aspects in common:

It is an undergraduate Degree,
The duration is typically 3-5 years,
It differs from a Computer Science Degree in that learners are exposed to business management, business information systems and information science as well as a reduced focus on mathematics.

In Australia, the qualification always includes at least one six-month job placement (industry-based learning). The University of Technology in Sydney presents a BIT three-year qualification with two six-month placements. The BIT qualification at the University of New South Wales also includes a six-month job placement but stretches over four years.

In the Netherlands, the qualification is a Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (B.ICT) and is over four years. Modules include Informatics, Computer Engineering, Information Science or Software Engineering.

In Australia, there are four Bachelor qualifications

Bachelor of Business Information Systems (La Trobe University, Melbourne)
Bachelor of Business Information Systems (University of Wollongong)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Systems Development) (University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba
Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Systems) (Queensland University of Technology)

None of these qualifications has the streams (electives) included in their BIT(IS) qualifications.

There is no degree internationally that compares with BIT(IS), which makes it a unique Degree.

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