Courses and Requirements – Applied
Information Technology
Department: Information and Communication Technology
Diploma: Information Technology (3 year course – Full time)
B Tech.: Information Technology (1-2 year course – Part time)
M.Tech: Information Technology (2-3 years – Part time)
D.Tech: Information Systems (2-4 years – Part time).
- Admission requirements
The minimum admission requirements for the IT Diploma are listed below (1.1). for leaners not qualifying Foundation IT is a 4 year course where qualifying entrants first complete a year IT foundation and if qualifying are allowed into the 3 year IT Diploma stream.
1.1
| Subjects | Dip: Information Technology | |
| NSC endorsement | Eligibility for Diploma IT | |
| Compulsory subjects | Notes | |
| English
Mathematics Information Technology Any other one subject |
4 **
4 4 4 |
3=40-49%
4=50-59% 5=60-69% 6=70-79% 7=80-89% 8=90-99% |
| Life Orientation | Max 3 | |
| Any other 2 subjects | 7 | |
| Total | 26 |
Note: Scholars who do not qualify for the National Diploma Programmes may
Apply for the pre diploma programmes. Tel: (016) 950-9589. For more details on the pre
Diploma programmes see VUT website www.vut.ac.za
1.2 Foundation IT is a 4 year course running on campus. The first year is a preparatory year where students will attend modules such as Fundamentals of Programming, MS Office, Internet and E-mail, Maths, Life and English Comprehension Skills. This is to prepare the learner to enter the Information Technology Diploma (main stream a 3 year course). A 60% pass rate for all modules are required as minimum entrance level to the IT diploma.
| Foundation Requirements (NSC) | |
| Subjects (Life skills included) | |
| Compulsory Subjects | |
| English | 3 |
| Mathematics OR | 3 |
| Mathematics Literacy | |
| 5 | |
| Life Orientation | Max 3 |
| Any 4 other subjects | 14 |
| Total | 23 (with mathematics) |
| 25 (with mathematics literacy) |
Note: Only 1 other language will be counted ≥3
- Specialisation fields:
Access to an own computer is compulsory.
Computer specifications are available from the HOD/Secretary.
Subjects/Instructional Offerings:
BUSINESS APPLICATIONS (206010)
1st Year:
| Code | Name |
| AIISX1C | Information Systems I Mod 1 |
| AIISY1C | Information Systems I Mod 2 |
| ASBDX1C | Development Software I Mod 1 |
| ASBDY1C | Development Software I Mod 2 |
| ASPLX1C | Programming Logic 1 Mod 1 |
| ASPLY1C | Programming Logic 1 Mod 2 |
| ERSYX1C | System Software I Mod 1 |
| ERCIY1D | System Software I Mod 2 |
| BBISX1A | Inf. Technology Skills I (Entrepreneurship) |
| HKACX1A | Applied Communication Skills 1 |
| HKACY1C | Applied Communication Skills 2 |
| BAACY1A | Accounting Skills I Mod 2 |
| HLISY1A | Inf. Technology Skills I (Law) |
| HKEDL1A | EDL |
2nd Year:
| Code | Name |
| AIISX2C | Information Systems II Mod 1 |
| AIISY2C | Information Systems II Mod 2 |
| ASBDX2C | Development Software II Mod 1 |
| ASBDY2C | Development Software II Mod 2 |
| AIBXT2C | Business Analysis II Mod 1 (Theory) |
| AIBXP2C | Business Analysis II Mod 1 (SQL) |
| AIBYT2C | Business Analysis II Mod 2 (Theory) |
| AIBYP2C | Business Analysis II Mod 2 (PL/SQL) |
| ERCIX2D | Systems Software II Mod 1 |
| ERCIY2B | Systems Software II Mod 2 |
| AIWMX2C | Web Management II Mod 1 |
| AIWMY2A | Web Management II Mod 2 |
| HKACX2A | Applied Communication Skills 3 |
| HKACY2A | Applied Communication Skills 4 |
3rd Year:
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 306002 / 306017
Admission requirements:
NDip : Information Technology – 206010, 206008 Entrance requirements 60% Average on all Third year Diploma subjects.
(Ad hoc cases will be treated on merit)
Duration of course:
2 years part time study.
Subjects / Instructional offerings:
Information and Technology Management IV AIITM4A*
Advanced Information and Technology Management IV AIATM4A*
Project Management IV AIPRM4A*
Strategic Information Systems IV AISIS4A*
Research Methodology IV AIRES4A*
Project IV (2 modules) AIPRJ4B*
Software Engineering and Design IV AISED4A
Development Software IV ASDEV4A
Artificial Intelligence IV ASART4A
Expert Systems IV ASEXP4A
Computer Security IV ASSEC4A
Networks IV ERNWK4A
Operating Systems IV EROPS4A
Database Administration AIDBA4A
Remarks: Ten modules must be completed. Two approved level four offerings may be taken from another discipline.
* Indicates compulsory subjects
MAGISTER TECHNOLOGIAE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 606002
Admission requirements:
BTech Information Technology – 306002 / 306017 and Research Methodology as a prerequisite with a 60% Average for all B-Tech subjects
(Ad hoc cases will be treated on merit)
Duration of course:
Minimum 2 years, maximum 3 years part time study.
Research project and dissertation
DOCTOR TECHNOLOGIAE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 606003
Admission requirements:
MTech Information Technology – 606002
(Ad hoc cases will be treated on merit)
What does the IT specialist do?
The person will find himself/herself in any of a wide variety of computerised environments. Responsibilities may include the maintenance of systems in use, systems analysis and design and/or programming of new systems, network administration, database administration and user support. The computer specialist communicates with management and the different users of the systems, which make the position an important link in the global set-up of the organisation. Management of IT functions is a possible position in the career development of the keen IT specialist.
Career opportunities
Computerisation of most facets of modern society creates a multitude of possibilities. In-service training includes the development of prototypes or systems and/or the supervised support of existing systems. The typical entry level is that of programmer with a quick advance to the level of senior programmer. Further promotions are to the level of Systems Analyst, Network Administrator or Database Administrator.
Career status
IT specialists can acquire membership of the Computer Society of South Africa.
Major expenses
Registration fee, Hostel (accommodation) fees, Tuition fees, Books, Pocket money, Travelling expenses. Access to a personal computer with relevant software is compulsory and will have a major impact on the success of the studies.
Bursaries and loans
Several bursaries and loans are available. Bursaries are awarded for academic, sporting and cultural achievements, as well as according to individual needs. The closing date for bursaries and loans is 30 September every year.
Registration and accommodation
Prospective students are advised to apply early in the year preceding registration for admission to the course and/or hostel accommodation. Arrangements can be made to visit the campus in this regard. The closing date is 31 October every year.
Enquiries
Student Administration
The Head: Student Administration
Vaal University of Technology
Private Bag X021
1900 VANDERBIJLPARK
Tel: (016) 950 9347
Fax: (016) 950 9907
Information Technology specific
Head of Department: Information and Communication Technology
Vaal University of Technology
Private Bag X021
1900 VANDERBIJLPARK
Tel: (016) 950 9605
Fax: (016) 950 9793
Important
Study programmes may be altered without notification.
The Department of Co-operative Education assists in in-service training administration and placements.
Contact details: Tel: 016-950-9496, Fax: 016-950-9759,
E-mail: education@vut.ac.za
The Institution makes every attempt to accommodate students with disabilities.
