School of Computing prospectus 2012 - Walter Sisulu University

STUDY LEVEL 2: ONE YEAR FULL TIME (120 Credits)
According to one of the following specializations:
Business Applications
Communication Networks
Software Development
Support Services
Web & Application development
STUDY LEVEL 3: ONE YEAR FULL TIME (120 Credits)
According to one of the following specializations chosen in Study LEVEL 2:
Business Applications
Communication Networks
Software Development
Support Services
Web & Application development
Y: Year S: Semester F: Foundation C: Core E: Elective
11.2.2.6.6 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS, PROGRAMME RULES
As for National Diploma: Information Technology (Business Applications)
above
11.2.2.6.7 PROGRESSION RULES AND EXCLUSION RULES
Candidates shall only be allowed to register for courses of the second year
of the programme provided they have passed at least two (2) courses of the
first year of the programme.
Candidates shall only be allowed to register for courses of the third year of
the programme provided they have accumulated at least 90 credits of
which 45 credits are from second year courses and all pre-requisite courses
are met.
Maximum duration of programme is four (4) years plus two (2) additional
years.
A first year student who does not obtain 50% of the first year credits will be
excluded from the programme on academic grounds.
Candidates who have not completed all of the foundational courses after
three (3) years full-time study, will not be permitted to re-register for the
qualification.
11.2.2.6.8 DISTRIBUTION OF CREDITS
Study Level 1A: 60
Credits NQF Level 5
Study Level 1B: 60
Credits NQF Level 5
Study Level 2: 120
Credits NQF Levels 5/6
Study Level 3: 120
Credits NQF Level 6
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