Bachelor of Business Information Systems

An effective information system (IS) must be designed, developed and implemented in such a way as to support the strategic goals of the organisation within which it will be used, while at the same time providing security, maintainability and ease of use. The Bachelor of Business Information Systems programme is designed to equip graduates with the skills necessary to function as a (junior) business analyst, software developer or tester, database manager, or IT risk manager. During the programme students will be expected to apply analytical and logical thinking skills in order to identify and analyse business problems, document business processes, develop creative solutions, manage data and information, and communicate effectively with team members and project stakeholders. They will also gain limited experience in the fields of project management, database management, risk management and network security. A research project accompanied by a related practical systems development project will be undertaken in the final year of the programme, providing students with valuable real-world experience. Throughout the programme, attention will be drawn to legal and ethical issues related to the societal impact of computer technologies.

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THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS ARE:

• National Senior Certificate (NSC) with degree endorsement with a minimum of 50% in four 20-credit subjects from the designated list, and a minimum of 40% in either English Home Language or English First Additional Language; and a minimum of at least 50% for either Mathematics or Information Technology, or a minimum of at least 70% for either Mathematical Literacy or Computer Applications Technology; OR

• a Senior Certificate (SC) with degree endorsement and a minimum of 40% in either English First Language (HG) or English Second Language (HG); and a minimum of at least 50% for either Mathematics (HG) or Computer Studies (HG), or a minimum of at least 70% for either Mathematics (SG) or Computer Studies (SG); OR

• a Higher Certificate (NQF 5) in Software Development, or an equivalent qualification.

MATURE AGE EXEMPTION:

Candidates who do not meet the requirements for degree studies listed above, but who have reached the ages of 23 or 45 respectively, may apply for Mature Age Exemption via the USAF Matriculation Board (https://mbit-application.usaf.ac.za/assessment/) under the following conditions:

• Candidates who have reached/will reach the age of 23 during the first year of registration and who have achieved a Senior Certificate with a pass in at least four subjects, including one of the official languages experience and including one subject on Higher Grade; or

• Candidates who have reached the age of 45 before or during the first year of registration.

STADIO is committed to achieving inclusion and to overcome barriers to access and success in higher education. Applicants who do not meet the stated admission criteria, but who have relevant work experience and/or prior learning may apply for admission under the policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). STADIO admits a maximum of 10% per cohort via RPL. The implementation of RPL is context-specific, in terms of discipline, programme and level.  Further information may be obtained from your Student Recruitment Advisor.