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Further Studies
The qualification can lead to further studies
towards a BIT (Hons) Information Technology
offered at North Campus in Port Elizabeth. This
qualification is currently designed and waiting
for approval. One can then continue on to a
Master of Information Technology (MIT) degree, C O N T AC T I N F O R M AT I O N
which is followed by a PhD (Information
Please feel free to contact us should you require more
Technology). information:

Programme Coordinator
Reinhardt Botha
Careers Tel: (041) 504 3179
E-mail: [Link]@[Link]
 Platform Engineer
 Application Specialist Head of Department: Information Technology
Karen Church
 Systems Analyst
Tel: (041) 504 3433
 Web Developer E-Mail: [Link]@[Link]
 Software Developer
Faculty Administrator
 End User Technology Advocate Tel: (041) 504 3660 / 3447
 Systems Integrator Fax: (041) 504 9660
 Enterprise Architect
Admissions
Tel: (041) 504 2945/2593

Bachelor of Information
Technology
About U s What is unique about the
BIT graduates are complementary to BIT degree? Application Areas
computer science graduates in that they Information Technology can be characterized
as the most integrative of the computing  Health Informatics
will focus on systems integration, often
disciplines, and the strength of the proposed  Manufacturing
using existing components as developed
curriculum therefore lies in its breadth: the IT  Marine/Maritime
and fine-tuned by computer scientists. As
such BIT graduates are particularly well graduate should be able to recognize any
computing need, and know something about
positioned to take responsibility for the Duration
the possible solution. The proposed curriculum
implementation and operation of enterprise therefore covers a wide variety of computing- Full time: Three years
systems. related topics. However, the proposed
curriculum also recognize that computing does
Campus
not happen in isolation and must consider the Full time: North Campus
What makes the Bachelors
context. Learners therefore have a choice of
in Information Technology application area to allow them to apply their IT
different? skills within a specific user context. Admission Requirements
The Bachelors in Information Technology As these graduates can be seen as the first port  Admission Points Score of 36.
addresses the gap between vocational-focused of call for enterprise users for their computing  Minimum NSC requirements for degree
diploma programmes and broad-based degree needs, and may serve as an interface between entry must be met.
programmes (Computer Science and users and other computing graduates such as  English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa (home
Information Systems) related to the computing computer scientists or software engineers, the language or first additional language) on
disciplines. proposed curriculum emphasizes at least level 4 (50 - 59%).
communication skills and professional conduct
 NSC achievement rating of at least 4 (50
Thus, the Bachelors of Information Technology as critical in this user advocacy process.
- 59%) for Mathematics.
support the Nelson Mandela University mission The purpose of this programme is to develop
 Applicants with an Admissions Point
to “offer a diverse range of quality educational Information Technology Professionals that can
Score between 30 and 35 may be
opportunities”. Basing the qualification on the implement, maintain and support enterprise
referred to write the Access Assessment
ACM/IEEE 2008 IT Curriculum ensures systems.
Test before a decision is made on
adherence to the Faculty of Engineering, the Finally the proposed curriculum is characterized
whether or not to admit the applicant to
Built Environment and Information Technology’s by a 30-credit capstone project in the final
the programme.
mission to offer “internationally recognized semester which will assess the graduates’
academic programmes”, whilst delivering ability to integrate all of their gained knowledge
graduates competent to implement, maintain in an effective way within the selected Re-admission to the
and support enterprise systems. application area. programme in a following
academic year is subject to:
 candidates passing a minimum of 60
credits per academic year;
 candidates passing specified, pre-
requisite modules