Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Business Information Systems
To produce citizens who understand the concepts and principles underlying information systems used in Business. They will provide the skills and expertise highly needed by the business sector to develop and improve computer software applications for business.
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Qualification type
Honours Degree
Credits
120
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies
Subfield
Finance, Economics and Accounting
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
N
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
To produce citizens who understand the concepts and principles underlying information systems used in Business. They will provide the skills and expertise highly needed by the business sector to develop and improve computer software applications for business.
Entry requirements and RPL
Bachelor of Commerce degree with Business Information Systems or Computer Science as a major.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of business information systems databases and decision support software, modelling techniques, management of data, etc., and be able to apply those principles.
Associated assessment criteria
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of business information systems databases and decision support software, modelling techniques, management of data, etc., and be able to apply those principles.
Integrated assessment
Candidates will demonstrate their ability and proficiency in each of the learning outcomes. These are assessed in an integrated manner by assignments, tutorials, oral presentations and examinations. In addition, the learner's integration of knowledge and skills will be assessed through the satisfactory completion of a research dissertation.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Modules offered in this programme can be taken by students in other programmes in this and other higher-education institutions provide that all the prerequisite are met.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
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