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Prospectus
2020
Higher
Education
and Training
1990 PC Training & Business College
founded in Tongaat, focused
initially on training people on
PC skills for business
1990–2000 Established 5 Higher Education
sites in Durban, Johannesburg,
Pretoria, Cape Town and
Bloemfontein
2000–2002 Expansion of education clusters
around key education clusters in
main CBD areas
2012 Introduction of Tablet PCs
and tech-driven interface
2013 Establishment of
Distance Learning division
Expanded course offering to 124 accredited
2015 courses across Higher Education and
Technical, Vocational, Education and Training
2016 Group (PC Training & Business College)
rebranded as Richfield Graduate Institute
of Technology to enable expansion of
brand and course offerings
2017 Richfield acquires
AAA School of Advertising
+
Richfield named “Best Regional College”
at the International Socrates Awards :
Oxford England
2018 Investec Asset Management
controlling stake in Richfield Holdings
Over 250 000 successful alumni since inception
Contents International Recognition and Awards 2 Statutory Disclosure 3 International Associates and Partners 4 Institutional Leadership and Management 5 Curriculum Innovation, Design and Development Forum 6 Uniqueness of Richfield Campuses 8 Academic Calendar 2020 11 Academic Calendar – Distance Learning 12 World Class Technology 13 Digital Libraries 14 Faculty of Post graduate Studies 15 Postgraduate Studies 16 Bachelor of Science Honours Information Technology 17 Postgraduate Diploma Management 18 Faculty of Information Technology 19 Bachelor of Science Information Technology 21 Diploma Information Technology 23 Advanced Certificate Information Technology 25 Higher Certificate Information Technology 26 Faculty of Computer Applications and Systems Engineering 27 Diploma Computer Applications 29 Advanced Certificate Systems Engineering 31 Advanced Certificate Information Technology Governance 32 Higher Certificate Computer Forensics 33 Higher Certificate Systems Engineering 34 Qualifications for the Faculty of Leadership and Business Administration, Faculty of Public Management and Local Government and Faculty of Commerce 35 Leadership and Business Administration, Public Management and Local Government and Commerce Qualifications 36 Bachelor of Commerce 37 Bachelor of Business Administration 39 Diploma Business Administration 41 Advanced Certificate Business Administration 43 Advanced Certificate Commerce 44 Higher Certificate Business Administration 45 Higher Certificate Office Administration 46 Faculty of Public Management and Local Government Bachelor of Public Management 47 Diploma Local Government Management 48 Higher Certificate Local Government Management 49 Higher Certificate Recognition of Prior Learning (RPLA) Activities 50 HET: Assessments, Credit Accumulations and Progression 51 Council on Higher Education Accredited Qualifications and Department of Higher Education registered campuses 54 Campuses registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training 56
International Recognition and Awards
from USA, Italy, Switzerland and the UK
2018 – PMR Africa, Diamond Arrow Award: 2015 – PMR Africa, Diamond Arrow Award:
1st Overall IT Training Institution Leaders and Achievers Category
2017 – Winner of The TOPCO National Business 2015 – Finalist of the KwaZulu National Top
of the Year Award Business Awards for being the Leading
Brand in KwaZulu-Natal
2017 – Winner of two prestigious international
awards in Rome from Otherways’ 2015 – Finalist in the Platinum Technology
Association of Management and Consulting International Award for Quality and
– France: Excellence
• Global Award for Perfection, Quality
2015 – Finalist in the Oliver Empowerment
and Ideal Performance
Awards for the Top Empowered Male
• Green Era Global Award for
Leader of the Year Award
Sustainability
2014 – PMR Africa, Winner of the Diamond Arrow
2017 – Academic Union, London, UK, having
Award in the Business Sector for:
admitted Richfield as Global Member,
• Economic Growth and Development
AU has awarded the institution’s CEO,
• Managerial Expertise
Jay Ramnundlall, the status of Honourable
• Corporate Governance
Professor of the Academic Union, Oxford,
• Brand Awareness
UK, with admission to the Club of Rectors
• Levels of Innovation
of Europe and the International Socrates
Nomination Committee 2013 – C
EO: Finalist African Access National
Business Awards – Top Businessman of the
2017 – Standard Bank Institutional Recognition for
Year Category
“Outstanding Achievements in the field of
Education” 2013 – W
inner of the Best Computer Training
Institute/College in the Reader’s Choice
2016 – I nternational Socrates Awards: Oxford,
“Best of the Best” Pretoria News Awards
England – “Best Enterprises” and “Best
Manager of the Year” Award 2013 – F
inalist in four categories of the African
Access National Business Awards:
2016 – PMR Africa, Diamond Arrow Award:
• Investing in People Award
Best IT Training Institution: 1st overall
• Innovation through Technology Award
for doing the most in the education sector
• Customer Focus Award
and for stimulating economic growth
• Corporate Citizenship Award
and development in KwaZulu-Natal.
2012 – W
inner of the Top Gender Empowered
2016 – S
outh African National Business Award:
Company in the Business, Education and
First Place in the Category – Investor in
Training Category
People
2012 – W
inner of the FNB/KwaZulu National Top
2015 – Winner of the Century International
Business Portfolio Awards in the Social and
Quality ERA Gold Awards for:
Community Services Sector
• Impressive Work Integrated Learning
(WIL) – increasing the rate of 2012 – F
inalist in four categories of the African
employability of students Access National Business Awards:
• Promoting Technology – providing • Investing in People Award
students with free access to high-tech • Innovation through Technology Award
devices with NO additional cost • Customer Focus Award
• Creating a “green” culture which benefits • Business, Education and Training Award
the environment, encouraging students
and educators to move away from
excessive use of paper and printing
2
Statutory Disclosure
Richfield Holdings: Group Statutory Information
Group holding company RZT Zelpy 4472 (Pty) Ltd
Company registration number 2005/032812/07
Holding company Richfield Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Company registration number 2004/034364/07
Legal status Private company
Auditors BDO South Africa
Statutory directors
P Baird MEcon, MBA, CFA
N Marsh MEng
J Ramnundlall BCom, MBA, SAIPA, TQM, ODETDP
A Parsons BA, LLB
Company Secretary
R Jugernath BCom, BCompt (Hons), CA(SA)
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
Registered name Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology (Pty) Ltd
Auditors BDO South Africa
Trading name Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology (Pty) Ltd
Abbreviated name RGIT
Company registration number 2000/000752/07
Legal status Private company
Statutory directors
J Ramnundlall BCom, MBA, SAIPA, TQM, ODETDP
R Jugernath BCom, BCompt (Hons), CA(SA)
T Mohale BPaed, MBA
A Parsons BA, LLB
Prescribed officers
B Waweru BCom, BCompt (Hons), CA(SA)
P Baird MEcon, MBA, CFA
N Marsh MEng
F Kutadzaushe BCom, CA(SA)
Main campus Corporate office Postal address
292 Anton Lembede St, 4 Palm Boulevard Private Bag X23
Durban Umhlanga Rocks, 4320 Umhlanga Rocks, 4320
Tel: 031 304 9340 Tel: 031 816 7300
info@richfield.ac.za | richfield.ac.za
Further details may be found in the student handbook, institutional website, enrolment contract
and are also preloaded on students’ Tablet PCs.
3
International Associates and Partners
Melissa Hathaway Dr Sampan Silapanad
President: Hathaway Western Digital
Global Strategies Corporation, Thailand
Dr Vincenzo Costigliola Prof Krista Rodriguez
President: Academic Monroe Community
Union, Oxford, UK College, USA
Prof Zal Phiroz Dr Gwendolyn Benson
e-Learning Instructor Harvard Georgia State
University, USA University, USA
Lelethu Nkula Hon Steve Mbikayi
Senior Partner: Vodacom DRC Minister of Education
Education Specialist and Universities
Dr Fritz Pinnock Ken Osei
Caribbean Maritime University International Finance Corporation
Prof JP Nsabua Jan McCauley
Vice Chancellor: State University of
University of Kinshasa, DRC New York
Dr Praveen Mahodeb Danny Ryan
JSS Academy, Coventry University, UK
Mauritius
Prof John WA Netting Prof Sagadevan Mundree
Director General: Queensland University
Europe Business Assembly of Technology
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Stefan Ferreira Dr Stephen Akandwanaho
MBA, BCom PhD (CS), MIT, BIT (Hons)
Chief Executive Officer Chief Academic Officer
Adam Kelly Dr Muni Kooblal
ACMA, CGMA, BCom BSc, BEd, HED, MPA, DAdmin
Group Sales Director Academic Registrar
Elaine Ganas Sholina Durga
BCom (Hons) Industrial and Organisational BSc (Hons)
Psychology Chief HRD Officer Divisional Head: TVET
Yuven Naidoo Keegan Shunmugam
BCom, TQM BCom, ODEDTP
Chief Strategy Officer Chief Operations Officer
Lee Anne Govender Freedom Vezi
BTech IT Manager: MMSci Dean:
Distance Learning Faculty of Commerce
Isaka Reddy Zane Ramnundlall
MSc (Computer Science) BSc (IT), MBA
Dean: Faculty of Information Technology Chief Information Officer
Dr Rajendra S Tulsee Professor S Adam
PhD (PUB AD), MPA, ADV DIP, PhD, BA, MPA, DAdmin
(PUB AD), BAdmin, BA Dean: Faculty of Public
Dean: Faculty of Education and RPL Management and Local Government
Dr Wellington Zondi Zak Fareed
PhD, MBA, BCom BCompt (Hons), CA(SA)
Dean: Faculty of Leadership Financial Manager
and Business Administration
5Curriculum Innovation,
Design and Development Forum
Prof Louis Fourie Dr Jabu Mtsweni
PhD, MBA Cape Peninsula PhD Comp Science
University of Technology Council for Industial and
Chairperson Richfield Senate Scientific Research (CSIR)
Dr Daniel Madiyra Professor P Brijlall
PhD Mech Eng BA(Hons), MA, DPhil
University of Johannesburg Ex Dean Commerce, UKZN
Dr Muni Kooblal Shahied Daniels
BSc, BED, HED, MPA, DAdmin Professional Accountant
Academic Registrar SA Chairman of Institute of
Business Advisors SA, Mauritius
Dr Sibusiso Chalufu
PhD Dr Praveen Mohadeb
Executive Director: PhD Financial Management
Dean of Students – Unisa JSS Academy, Mauritius
Dr Suresh Ramdial Prof Krishna Govender
PhD HRM PhD Marketing
Executive Senior Lecturer, Executive Dean: Da Vinci Institute
UKZN of Technology
Dr Ankit Katrodia Prof Ronnie Perumal
PhD Marketing PhD HRM
Postdoctoral Researcher, UKZN Executive Dean: UKZN
Alan Walker Dr Kiru Pillay
Comp Sc (Hons), MBA, CEH PhD (IS&T)
CEO – Walcom Security Chief Director: Information
Security Services
Prof Tankiso Moloi
CA(SA)
Professor of Accounting, UJ
6Front row: Dr Stephen Akandwanaho (Chief Academic Officer); Prof Thinus de Wet (MD: Strategic Insight);
Dr Daniel M Madyira (Senior Lecturer, Engineering: UJ); Dr Thaver (Absa); Prof Tankiso Moloi (Research Prof: UJ);
Logie Naidoo (Ex Deputy Mayor; Speaker of eThekwini Municipality); Prof Des Permanand (Advocate); Dr Kriyanka
Moodley (Graduate School of Business: UKZN); Dr Ethel Abe (Postdoctoral Researcher: UKZN); Ms Ntombifuthi
Radebe (Radio and TV Personality); Dr Muni Kooblal (Academic Registrar); Xolile Nomzamo Nene (HOD: HR
Department)
Back row: Jay Ramnundlall (Director); Dr Ankit Katrodia (Postdoctoral: UKZN); Dr Carl Lodewicus Koekemoer
(Ludi) (Former CEO of AAA); Dr Sibusiso Chalufu (Director: University of North West); Prof Louis Fourie (ex. DVC
(KITS): Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Chair of Senate); Mr Daryl Wade Swanepoel (Progressive Business
Forum); Dr Chidi Idi Eke (Lecturer, School of Management, IT and Governance: UKZN), Zanele Nkosi (HOD for SCM
Department)
The Curriculum Innovation, Design and other responsible stakeholders (commerce
Development Committee (CIDD) comprises and industry, government, research
subject matter academic experts from organisations, distance learning experts,
public institutions, industry experts, and etc.) deliberate and decide on the structure
practising professionals. The CIDD designs and content of a programme.
and develops new programmes and reviews
current programmes. The CIDD meets twice a year in April and
September. After the CIDD workshop, a
The CIDD is an innovative and effective review is undertaken, where necessary, to
strategy to assemble experts from diverse revise curriculum content, without serious
backgrounds to develop curriculum, deviation from the accredited outcomes
where information/feedback/inputs are or the level (NQF) of the module and
also factored into teaching and learning programme. This process ensures that the
and material development. A team of curriculum is updated, has cutting-edge
academics (subject matter experts) and technology and is globally competitive.
7Uniqueness of Richfield Campuses
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you as a prospective student to one
of our country’s most pronounced and quality recognised institutions. Like
all progressive organisations, in planning the new academic year, we have
upgraded all our policies, frameworks, strategies and practices and reconfigured
them to provide you with a world-class learning experience. Some unique
aspects are highlighted below:
Vision Learner Management System
“A global institution committed to quality, The institution has migrated to the Moodle
student satisfaction, leadership, creativity Student Management System which is also
and value innovation.” used by major universities in the world.
Students can directly access additional
Mission learning content from the website.
“To facilitate and enhance quality teaching
for learning, promoting research and Benchmarking
engaging the community, through An active benchmarking strategy of our key
innovative practices and emerging processes, programmes and curricula with
technologies achieving increased global other private, public, national, international
access, employment, entrepreneurial and trade organisations is carried out in the
opportunities and transformation.” constant pursuit of excellence and continued
improvement.
World-Class Institution
The institution’s programmes have been Relevant Curriculum
historically driven by demand in the Developing and delivering curricula that
workplace. The National Master Scarce are in line with industry and employer
Skills List for South Africa, provided by the requirements are supported by an externally
Department of Labour as well as the Seta represented Senate. In addition, academic
Sector Skills Plan, demands work-based faculties and departments provide support
programmes that are geared towards to all teaching for learning activities.
preparing students to find meaningful
employment in the ICT, commerce, Professional management
government and industry sectors. Teaching and learning expertise on each
campus, together with professional
Work Integrated Learning management, ensure that the learning
Included in the curriculum are compulsory needs of students are met and that the
work-readiness skills and work integrated quality of teaching for learning, assessment
learning programmes requiring appropriate and research is continually improved
workplace assessments for all students, and consistent at all campuses. Students
before awarding qualifications. are provided with a system of nationally
managed, standardised learning materials
and curriculum which are reviewed and
8upgraded annually. Learning materials are Language Policy
also preloaded on Tablet PCs, making them The medium of instruction is English
easily accessible.
Mode of Instruction
Interactive Learning
Contact or distance depending on
Small and manageable class sizes allow programme.
for interactive teaching for learning and
provision of strategic supplementary classes Student Financial Aid
in smaller groups, targeting specific needs in
Students who require bursaries and financial
student development.
aid are requested to write to the Bursary
Committee, Private Bag X23, Umhlanga
Community Engagement
Rocks, 4320 or visit our website:
An effective community engagement (CE) richfield.ac.za
strategy makes campuses more accessible
to the communities. Joint projects and use of Student Support Services
institutional infrastructure for CE purposes
For complaints/grievances, students
are encouraged.
must complete the Student Concerns
logbook to ensure satisfactory conclusion.
International ISO 9001: 2015 and
Students may email student concerns to
OHSAS 18001: 2007 Quality Standards lc@richfield.ac.za
The institution also holds to the
ISO 9001: 2015 and OHSAS 18001: 2007 Code of Conduct
internationally certified quality standards Students are required to abide by the code
for the provision of higher education and of conduct, full details of which are covered
training, distance and vocational technical in our enrollment contract.
studies, professional learning and skills
programmes to international organisations South African Regulatory Compliance
and individuals.
In addition to the International Quality
Standards, the institution meets the
Fees and Charges Including Refund(s) in
quality standards of the Council on Higher
the Case of Cancellation or Withdrawal
Education, Department of Higher Education
Students are advised to refer to the and the South African Qualifications
enrollment contract: terms and conditions Authority.
1.4 and 1.5 regarding cancellation or
withdrawal. Internet-Enabled Libraries
Access to internet-enabled libraries, that
Student Enrollment Contract
offer full text electronic database downloads
All students are to ensure that they have for teaching and learning purposes, are
signed and completed an enrollment available to students.
contract.
9Campus Social Life Library and e-Library resources
All campuses have staff who are responsible Richfield possesses a substantial academic
for work integrated learning, social library collection of over 135 000 textbooks
and cultural activities and community across its 30 libraries nationally. The library
engagement programmes. Social networks subscribes to an increasing number of
using wi-fi connectivity and Tablet PCs electronic journals (e-journals), electronic
are encouraged and freely available at all books (e-books), electronic magazines
campuses. (e-magazines) and electronic newspapers
(e-newspapers) from leading academic
Academic Infrastructure publishers such as ElsevierScience Direct,
The institution has state-of-the-art facilities Emerald, Springer, World Advertising
and highly qualified academic and support Research Center (WARC) and Worldwide
staff including a mix of foreign academic Information Services – PressReader. Major
professionals who also provide scarce and book publishers such as Cengage Learning,
critical skills. Pearson Education, Wiley, McGraw-Hill,
Juta, Oxford and Lexis Nexis provide
Employment and Skills academic support to the institution.
Development Agency The latest available textbooks are prescribed
and kept in the libraries nationally.
The Department of Higher Education/
Labour has awarded the status of an Health and Wellness Policy
Employment and Skills Development
Students are to familiarise themselves with
Agency (ESDA) to the Institution in all
the institution’s health and wellness policy.
nine provinces.
Articulation of Qualification Policy on Disability
Students are to familiarise themselves with
The institution’s qualifications are
the institution’s policy on disability.
positioned on the National Qualification
Framework (NQF) and certain qualifications
are also positioned on the new Higher
Education Qualification Sub-Framework
(HEQSF). All qualifications have an
occupational content and allow for vertical
and horizontal articulation.
10Academic Calendar 2020
First Semester: 2020
Duration Start Finish Number of days
College Opens 6 January 2020
2019 Supplementary Exams – Nov/Dec 20 January 2020 28 January 2020 7
Student Induction and Orientation (1 years)
st
10 February 2020 14 February 2020 5
Semester 1 10 February 2020 18 July 2020 110
Lectures Commence 17 February 2020
Assignment 1 and 2 Due Date 20 March 2020
Continuous Assessment Test 1 27 March 2020 9 April 2020 10
Easter Holidays 10 April 2020 13 April 2020 2
Assignment 3 and 4 Due Date 23 April 2020
Assignment 5 and 6 Due Date 8 May 2020
Continuous Assessment Test 2 25 May 2020 5 June 2020 10
Semester 1 Revision and Examinations 29 June 2020 17 July 2020 15
College Holidays 18 July 2020 31 July 2020 10
Second Semester: 2020
Duration Start Finish Number of days
Semester 2 3 August 2020 4 December 2020 89
Lectures Commence 3 August 2020
2020 Supplementary Exams – June/July 12 August 2020 21 August 2020 08
Assignment 1 and 2 Due Date 21 August 2020
Continuous Assessment Test 1 26 August 2020 8 September 2020 10
Assignment 3 and 4 Due Date 23 September 2020
Assignment 5 and 6 Due Date 1 October 2020
Continuous Assessment Test 2 28 September 2020 9 October 2020 10
Semester 2 Revision and Examinations 12 November 2020 4 December 2020 17
College Holidays 5 December 2020 – –
11Academic Calendar – Distance Learning
First Semester
Duration Start Finish Number of days
College Opens 6 January 2020
November/December 2019 Supplementary Exams 20 January 2020 31 January 2020 10
Semester 1 Commences 3 February 2020 17 July 2020
Workshop 1 – Induction and Orientation – Saturday, 7 March 2020
Assignment 1 Due Date 31 March 2020
Workshop 2 – Revision and Assignment 2 Guidelines – Saturday, 4 April 2020
Assignment 2 Due Date 30 April 2020
Workshop 3 – Revision and Assignment 3 Guidelines – Saturday, 9 May 2020
Assignment 3 Due Date 31 May 2020
Workshop 4 – Revision and Examination Preparation – Saturday, 6 June 2020
Semester 1 Examinations 29 June 2020 17 July 2020 15
Second Semester
Duration Start Finish Number of days
Semester 2 3 August 2020 4 December 2020
June/July 2020 Supplementary Exams 12 August 2020 21 August 2020 8
Workshop 1 – Induction and Orientation – Saturday, 15 August 2020
Assignment 1 Due Date 31 August 2020
Workshop 2 – Revision and Assignment 2 Guidelines – Saturday, 12 September 2020
Assignment 2 Due Date 30 September 2020
Workshop 3 – Revision and Assignment 3 Guidelines – Saturday, 10 October 2020
Assignment 3 Due Date 30 October 2020
Workshop 4 – Revision and Examination Preparation – Saturday, 28 November 2020
Semester 2 Examinations 16 November 2020 4 December 2020 15
12World-Class Technology
Success is at your doorstep...
Students who register for BSc IT, DIT The Tablet PC is compact, very lightweight
and DCA qualifications will receive a and extremely easy to carry.
Proline Voyager Quad Core Laptop with
Windows 10. This laptop fully supports all Our tablets can easily fit into most
programming languages utilised during the backpacks. Each Tablet PC is preloaded with
course and comes with a 12month warranty relevant learning material for each student’s
by Pintec. You will also gain access to our course through the Moodle Learner
world-class campus-based wi-fi, e-libraries Management System. The learning material
and our student learner management also includes global podcasts of experts’
system. opinions on pertinent subjects and provides
online entry to the Integrated Campus
All other students registering for a full Administration System (ICAS) and Moodle
Higher Education course will receive a for assignments, accounts information and
FREE Vodacom N8 ten inch Tablet PC which examination results.
includes a two-year warranty and 8GB of
memory, e-libraries and 100mb monthly Digital Libraries
data valid for 12 months. Each student is
able to have FREE unlimited access to the The institution subscribes to a number of
Richfield website and Moodle platform. e-journals, e-cases, e-books, e-magazines
and e-newspapers from leading publishers
Blended Learning: such as Elsevier ScienceDirect, Emerald
A holistic African Solution Publishing, SpringerNature, PressReader
and WARC Resources.
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Migration to a Greener Planet
Student Centredness
Moodle Learner Management System
Tablet PC Integration
Richlabs Digital Content Creation
13Digital Libraries
PressReader offers unlimited digital access Discover this unparalleled resource for
to over 4 000 top newspapers and more than accelerating research and learning for
3 000 magazines from around the world. students, researchers and professionals.
Students choose from full-version, current- SpringerNature hosts the world’s largest
day content in 60+ languages from more collection of science, technology, humanities
than 100 countries. and social sciences e-books, which include
critical, must-have content for students
Students can enjoy reading the world’s and continual access with archival rights.
newspapers and magazines the way they Students at Richfield have no limit on
want to receive them – in downloads, online, user access and downloads which may
or on their mobile device, tablet or e-reader be accessed anytime, anywhere and on
– wherever they live, travel, work or play. any device.
WARC is an online database to help educate
Emerald Publishing is a global publisher
students, inform teaching and drive research.
providing the highest quality, peer-reviewed
research. With over 50 years’ experience, WARC case studies provide a living
Emerald manages a portfolio of over textbook of marketing best practice.
300 e-journals. Journal articles can be Access thousands of real world case studies
downloaded and shared with students. detailing the marketing campaigns of
leading brands. A comprehensive resource
The institution subscribes to the e-journal
offering thousands of papers across every
Premier Collection and the Emerging
aspect of marketing communications, brand
Markets e-case studies.
strategy and consumer behavior. Research
papers from peers and know-how from
practitioners enhance the learning
of students.
The institution has perpetual access to the
Elsevier ScienceDirect e-book collection.
The e-book collection consists of the
following subject areas:
• Computer science, business,
management, hospitality and tourism,
finance, media technology, medicine
and dentistry
14Faculty of
Postgraduate
Studies
15Postgraduate Studies
The School of Postgraduate Studies provides support and valuable information
pertaining to the Postgraduate programmes. The institution provides
disciplinary training and also focuses on developing the Postgraduate student
as a researcher. The Postgraduate School offers workshops and seminars on
a range of topics from national and international experts in various areas of
scholarship.
In 2019, seminars were conducted by Prof • Prof Adam Ahmed
Susan Ogletree and Prof Gwendolyn Benson • Prof Chris Jooste
who are renowned scholars and experts
• Prof Gustav Puth
in Research, Community Engagement and
Leadership from Georgia State University in • Prof Serestina Viriri
Atlanta, USA. • Prof Susan Ogletree
• Prof Gwendolyn Benson
Ms Melissa Hathaway also conducted a
seminar to all our Postgraduate Students. • Dr Stephen Akandwanaho
Ms Hathaway is the former senior advisor to • Dr Muni Kooblal
two US Presidents, Mr George W Bush and • Dr Kiru Pillay
Mr Barack Obama.
• Dr Sanjay Ranjeeth
The institution uses modern systems, as • Dr Sonny Ako-Nai
well as structures to enhance the learning • Dr Chidi Idi Eke
and research environments for students.
• Dr Gerald Thaver
The institution also has a pool of high-
level scholars and experts in various fields • Dr Ankit Katrodia
for research supervision and support of • Dr Kriyanka Moodley
Postgraduate Students including: • Dr Chris Roets
• Prof Louis Fourie • Dr Suresh Ramdial
• Prof Ronnie Perumal • Dr Rajendra Tulsee
16Bachelor of Science Honours
Information Technology – (One Year)
(SAQA ID number 110089: 120 credits: one year) Council on Higher Education Accredited
Qualification (Distance Learning)
This qualification will provide students with driven cutting-edge curriculum that blends
advanced knowledge and expertise with real world applications with academic rigour.
greater depth and breadth in various areas This programme equips students with
of information technology (IT), as well as the managerial functional and reflective
professional skills and research capacity in competences to deal with the broad-based
the methodologies and techniques of IT. The IT issues in today’s dynamic IT environment.
programme is uniquely suited to prepare
students for success in today’s knowledge
and digital economy through an industry-
Distance Learning Only
Year 1: Total Credits: 120
Subject NQF Subject NQF
code Semester: 1 level Credits code Semester: 2 level Credits
ICS800 Information and cyber 8 15 HCI800 Human computer 8 15
security interaction
REM800 Research methodology 8 15 DAM800 Data mining 8 15
ITS800 Information technology 8 15 RPR800 Research project 8 30
strategy and governance
ASE800 Advanced software 8 15
engineering
Admission Requirements
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or Information Systems, Computer Science,
Informatics, Internet Communication, or
• Equivalent NQF 7 qualification, or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
17Postgraduate Diploma
Management – (One Year)
(SAQA ID number 105754: 135 credits: one year) Council on Higher Education Accredited
Qualification (Distance Learning)
The purpose of the Postgraduate Diploma in critical application of specialised qualitative and
Management (PGDM) is to empower employed quantitative issues in management with a view
graduates, those aspiring for management to enable students become knowledgeable,
positions, those seeking career progression in well-rounded business managers and
management, as well as unemployed graduates leaders. Moreover, through application of the
who would like to increase their employability understanding and knowledge of research as it
by obtaining advanced general management pertains to management, graduates will be able
knowledge. This programme will ensure that to resolve management-related challenges by
graduates understand management principles and conducting research and present their results in a
practices and apply them to better manage teams manner that is understood by both management
and organisations or divisions of organisations. teams, as well as senior management of the
The programme aims to develop an integrated organisation.
conceptual understanding, synthesis and
Distance Learning Only
Year 1: Total Credits: 135
Subject NQF Subject NQF
code Semester: 1 level Credits code Semester: 2 level Credits
ECO800 Managerial economics 8 15 FIN800 Managerial finance 8 15
MKT800 Marketing management 8 15 HRM800 Human resource 8 15
management
REM800 Research methodology 8 15 RER800 Research report 8 20
ICM800 Innovation and change 8 15
management
ITM800 IT management 8 15
Electives (choose one only)
OPM800 Operations management 8 10
EIN800 Entrepreneurship and 8 10
innovation
PSM800 Public sector management 8 10
Admission Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree, Advanced Diploma, or
• Equivalent NQF 7 qualification or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
18Faculty of
Information
Technology
19Faculty of Information Technology
Graduates from institutions such as Richfield and universities remain a key
resource to address the IT skills shortage of major projects as well as the huge
shortage of ICT professionals and engineers in the global economy.
IT pertains to the study, design, and that qualified specialists with a Bachelor
development of computer systems and of Science in IT are needed in all areas of
networks, which are used for obtaining, life – from business and science to the
processing, and distributing data. This field entertainment sector.
has been growing at a very fast pace over the
last few years, and according to experts, this The faculties of Information Technology,
growth is expected to remain stable. Computer Applications and Systems
Engineering help to develop experts in the
Thousands of jobs have been created by IT, field of new technologies and applications,
and hence, today, it is essential for everyone leading to software developers, engineering
to understand what IT is, and how it plays a gurus and computer application specialists.
vital role in every aspect of modern-day life.
A range of tertiary qualifications based on
IT is interfused in all areas of professional, various NQF levels and duration of study are
business and personal life: from providing offered in Higher Education qualifications
communication to medicine. IT is one of the which include:
most important and promising fields given
Faculty of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Information
Technology
• Diploma in Information Technology
(three years)
• Advanced Certificate in Information
Technology
• Higher Certificate in Information
Technology
20Bachelor of Science
Information Technology (BSc IT) – (Three Years)
(SAQA ID number 35954: NQF 7: 370 credits: three years) Council on Higher Education Accredited
Qualification (available at selected campuses or through Distance Learning)
Today IT goes beyond the design, and development of computer systems
(hardware and software) and networks, which were historically used for
obtaining, processing, and distributing data. This field has been growing at a
very rapid pace over the last few years, and this growth is expected to remain
stable. Thousands of new jobs are being created by IT as we move away from the
Information Age and Knowledge Age to the Digital Age.
Students will learn how to determine The BSc in IT allows students to choose
information needs by understanding user cutting-edge technology electives including
expectations and converting these to design artificial intelligence and programming or
elements in addressing how to automate software engineering. Those seeking a more
business processes, ensuring safeguards strategic direction in this space may choose
with regard to Cyber Security, Cloud IT Strategic Management.
Computing, Internet of Things, Business
Intelligence, Mobile Computing and Digital
Applications Development.
Career Opportunities
• Software Engineer • Data Base Designer and Administrator
• Business Analyst • Data Analyst
• Application Developer • Cyber Security Compliance Consultant
• Information Security Analyst
• Systems Analyst and Designer
Admission Requirements
• A National Senior Certificate or equivalent with an endorsement for admission to a degree,
with a pass in Maths and one Science subject, or
• Student who has passed RGIT HCIT/HCSE or an equivalent level 5 in the field of IT. A-level
students pass in two subjects, or
• O-level students who have passed 12th class, or an equivalent A-level examination, or senior
secondary school certificate, or a technical diploma after secondary school certificate with
English and Maths in terms of the secondary education system, or
• Mature Age Exemption for students above the age of 23 as set out in the Higher Education
Regulations, or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
21The Bachelor of Science in Information All aspects of the programme have
Technology is to enable the qualifying student extensive practical elements, with emphasis
to enter various sub-categories within the on group and individual work, and the
information technology IT industry. associated business, communication and
presentation skills.
The degree has been structured to allow
students to choose an elective in one of In addition, the student is assured of
three possible areas within the IT industry. being exposed to the latest, cutting-edge
The curriculum has specific outcomes aimed technologies and strategies.
at developing professional, generic and
specific skills required within each area
of the elective.
* Choose one of the electives in year two and progression in year three.
Elective – Systems Development Elective – Systems Engineering Elective – Information Technology Management
Year 1: Total Credits: 120
NQF Subject NQF
Subject code Semester: 1 level Credits code Semester: 2 level Credits
BSCINS511 Information Systems 511 5 10 BSCINS512 Information Systems 512 5 10
BSCPRO511 Programming 511 5 15 BSCPRO512 Programming 512 5 15
BSCWBT511 Web Technology 511 5 15 BSCWBT512 Web Technology 512 5 15
BSCNET511 Networks 511 5 10 BSCNET512 Networks 512 5 10
BSCMAT511 Mathematics 511 5 10 BSCMAT512 Mathematics 512 5 10
Year 2: Total Credits: 120
NQF Subject NQF
Subject code Semester: 1 level Credits code Semester: 2 level Credits
BSCINS621 Information Systems 621 6 10 BSCINS622 Information Systems 622 6 10
BSCPRO621 Programming 621 6 15 BSCPRO622 Programming 622 6 15
BSCDBS600 Database Systems 600 6 10 BSCBDI600 Big Data and IOT 600 6 10
BSCCCP600 Cloud Computing 600 6 10 BSCMCI600 Machine Learning 600 6 10
BSCIPR621 Internet Programming 6 15 BSCIPR622 Internet Programming 622* 6 15
621*
BSCCAT600 Computer Architecture 6 15 BSCSTN600 Server Technology 600* 6 15
600*
BSCBAS621 Business Analysis 621* 6 15 BSCBAS622 Business Analysis 622* 6 15
Year 3: Total Credits: 130
NQF Subject NQF
Subject code Semester: 1 level Credits code Semester: 2 level Credits
BSCIPM700 IT Project Management 7 10 BSCITP700 IT Project 700 7 10
700
BSCPRO731 Programming 731 7 15 BSCPRO732 Programming 732 7 15
BSCCBS700 Cyber Security 700 7 10 BSCAFI700 Artificial Intelligence 700 7 10
BSCMAD700 Mobile App Development 7 10 BSCWIL700 Work Integrated Learning 7 20
700 700
BSCPRO741 Programming 741* 7 15 BSCPRO742 Programming 742* 7 15
BSCSEM700 Software Engineering 7 15 BSCSAM700 Simulation and Modelling 7 15
700* 700*
BSCISM731 IT Strategic Management 7 15 BSCISM732 IT Strategic Management 7 15
731* 732*
22Diploma
Information Technology (DIT) – (Three Years)
(SAQA ID number 88322: NQF 6: 370 credits: three years) Council on Higher Education Accredited
Qualification (available at selected campuses or through Distance Learning)
The Diploma in Information Technology offers three electives namely
information Technology, Networks Engineering and Systems Development.
The three-year programme in IT is designed will be explored. On completion of this
to provide students with the technical, programme, students will also develop a
vocational and professional skills and broad understanding of the current use of
knowledge to be effective practitioners in IT in organisations.
various IT-related roles within businesses,
government and community organisations. Students will also develop the ability
to understand various types of IT
Students will learn how to determine client communications in organisations.
business expectations, needs, and how The programme allows students a work-
to automate business processes. Various related opportunity.
approaches to systems development
Career Opportunities
• Business Analyst • Application Programmer
• Database and System Administrator • ICT Manager
• Network Administrator
Admission Requirements
• A National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for admission to a diploma and/or
degree, or
• A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 with appropriate subject
combination and levels of achievements, or
• Mature Age Exemption for students above the age of 23 as set out in the Higher Education
Regulations, or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
23Diploma
Information Technology (DIT) – (Three Years)
(SAQA ID number 88322: NQF 6: 370 credits: three years) Council on Higher Education Accredited
Qualification (available at selected campuses or through Distance Learning)
The purpose of the Diploma in Information Technology is to provide students
with a wide spectrum of study covering the breadth of IT.
The diploma has been structured in such a
way as to allow students to choose from an Career Opportunities
elective in one of three possible areas within
the IT industry. The curriculum has been • Business Analyst
designed with specific outcomes in mind • Database and Systems Administrator
and is aimed at developing both generic and • Network Administrator
specific vocational skills required within • Application Programmer
each elective. • IT Manager
* Choose one of the electives in year two and progression in year three.
Elective – Systems Development Elective – Networks Engineering Elective – Information Technology Management
Year 1: Total Credits: 120
NQF Subject NQF
Subject code Semester: 1 level Credits code Semester: 2 level Credits
DITSDT500 Software Development 5 10 DITBCM500 Business Communication 5 10
500 500
DITINS511 Information Systems 511 5 10 DITINS512 Information Systems 512 5 10
DITPRO511 Programming 511 5 15 DITPRO512 Programming 512 5 15
DITWBT511 Web Technology 511 5 15 DITWBT512 Web Technology 512 5 15
DITNET511 Networks 511 5 10 DITNET512 Networks 512 5 10
Year 2: Total Credits: 120
NQF Subject NQF
Subject code Semester: 1 level Credits code Semester: 2 level Credits
DITMCM512 M-Commerce 521 5 10 DITMCM522 M-Commerce 522 5 10
DITINS621 Information Systems 621 6 10 DITINS622 Information Systems 622 6 10
DITPRO621 Programming 621 6 15 DITPRO622 Programming 622 6 15
DITDBS521 Database Systems 521 5 10 DITDBS522 Database Systems 522 5 10
DITIPR621 Internet Programming 621 6 15 DITIPR622 Internet Programming 622 6 15
DITNET621 Networks 621 6 15 DITNET622 Networks 622 6 15
DITBSM621 Business Management 6 15 DITBSM622 Business Management 622 6 15
621
Year 3: Total Credits: 130
NQF Subject NQF
Subject code Semester: 1 level Credits code Semester: 2 level Credits
DITQTS600 Quantitative Techniques 6 15 DITOPS600 Operating Systems 600 6 10
600
DITIPM600 IT Project Management 6 15 DITITP600 IT Project 600 6 15
600
DITSEM600 Software Engineering 600 6 10 DITMIS600 Management Info Systems 6 10
600
DITHCI600 Human Computer 6 10 DITPRO632 Programming 632 6 15
Interaction 600
DITPRO631 Programming 631 6 15 DITNET632 Networks 632 6 15
DITNET631 Networks 631 6 15 DITBAS632 Business Analysis 632 6 15
DITBAS631 Business Analysis 631 6 15 DITWIL600 Work Integrated Learning 6 15
24 600Advanced Certificate
Information Technology – (One Year)
(SAQA ID number 82906: NQF 6: 120 credits: one year) Council on Higher Education Accredited
Qualification (available at selected campuses or through Distance Learning)
The Advanced Certificate in Information and community organisations. This
Technology is recommended for students includes the usage of IT for organisational
who have completed the Higher Certificate productivity. Students will also develop
in Information Technology and is the ability to understand various types
recommended for students who completed of IT communications in organisations. In
a similar certificate in IT and have decided addition, students will engage the intellect in
to study further at a higher NQF level. advanced concepts in Information Systems,
The programme is designed to provide IT Project Management, Programming,
students with the skills and knowledge to Business Management, Database and
be effective professionals in various IT- Network Technical Support.
related roles within businesses, government
Year 1: Total Credits: 120
NQF Subject NQF
Subject code Semester: 1 level Credits code Semester: 2 level Credits
AITIPM600 IT Project Management 6 10 AITMIS600 Management Information 6 10
600 Systems 600
AITPRO621 Programming 621 6 15 AITPRO622 Programming 622 6 15
AITDBS621 Database Systems 621 6 10 AITDBS622 Database Systems 622 6 10
AITBSM621 Business Management 6 10 AITBSM622 Business Management 622 6 10
621
AITCMS600 Computer Security 600 6 15 AITWIL600 Work Integrated Learning 6 15
600
25Higher Certificate
Information Technology – (One Year)
(SAQA ID number 82926: NQF 5: 120 credits: one year) Council on Higher Education Accredited
Qualification (available at selected campuses or through Distance Learning)
This qualification provides students with a
foundational knowledge base in the IT field Career Opportunities
and the ability to apply their knowledge
• IT Technical Support
and skills in Systems Development or the
• Junior Web Developer
Technical Support field.
• Systems Developer
It also equips students to undertake more
specialised learning in ensuing years.
Year 1: Total Credits: 120
NQF Subject NQF
Subject code Semester: 1 level Credits code Semester: 2 level Credits
HITITC500 Introduction to 5 10 HITIIT500 Introduction to Information 5 10
Computers 500 Technology 500
HITIOP500 Introduction to Object 5 15 HITSVD500 Service Desk 500 5 15
OP 500
HITSSW500 System Software 500 5 10 HITECM512 e-Commerce 512 5 10
HITECM511 e-Commerce 511 5 10 HITBCM500 Business Communication 5 10
500
HITIWT511 Introduction to Web Tech 5 15 HITWIL500 Work Integrated Learning 5 15
500 500
Admission Requirements
• A National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for admission to a Higher Certificate
and/or Diploma and/or Degree, or
• A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 within an associated field and levels
of achievements, or
• Mature Age Exemption for students above the age of 23 as set out in the Higher Education
Regulations, or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
26Faculty of
Computer Applications
and Systems Engineering
27Faculty of Computer Applications
and Systems Engineering
Graduates from institutions such as Richfield and universities remain a key
resource to address the IT skills shortage of major projects as well as the huge
shortage of ICT professionals and engineers in the global economy.
IT pertains to the study, design, and The faculties of Information Technology,
development of computer systems and Computer Applications and Systems
networks, which are used for obtaining, Engineering help to develop experts in the
processing, and distributing data. This field field of new technologies and applications,
has been growing at a very fast pace over the leading to software developers, engineering
last few years, and according to experts this gurus and computer application specialists.
growth is expected to remain stable.
A range of tertiary qualifications based
Thousands of jobs have been created by IT, on various NQF levels and durations of
and hence, today, it is essential for everyone study are offered in Higher Education
to understand what IT is, and how it plays a qualifications which include:
vital role in every aspect of modern-day life.
• Diploma in Computer Applications
IT is interfused in all areas of professional, • Advanced Certificate in Systems
business and personal life: from providing Engineering
communication and medicine. IT is one of the • Advanced Certificate in Information
most important and promising fields given Technology Governance
that qualified specialists with a Bachelor
• Higher Certificate in Systems Engineering
of Science in IT are needed in all areas of
life – from business and science to the • Higher Certificate in Computer Forensics
entertainment sector.
28Diploma
Computer Applications – (Three Years)
(SAQA ID number 88904: NQF 6: 370 credits: three years) Council on Higher Education Accredited
Qualification (available at selected campuses or through Distance Learning)
Pervasive use of computers has resulted in an The following key areas prepare students to
ongoing need for a wide range of highly skilled work with the computer applications in typical
human capacity in ICT disciplines. The field business environments:
is subject to rapid technological changes and
therefore requires professionals who are well- • Software Developer
educated, who keep up to date with the latest • Windows-based Application Developer
developments in the field and who can engage • Web-based Application Developer
future trends and developments in the field. • Database Administrator
The purpose of this Diploma qualification • Networks Administrator
is to provide a career-focused, professional • Systems Analyst
qualification featuring industry-referenced
knowledge and skills transfer, technological
Microcomputer applications qualifying
competencies, critical cross-field skills as
students will therefore be proficient in
well as attitudinal development.
the general discourse of ICT, but have
The programme deals with the specialised knowledge and skills that are
conceptualisation, design, development, focused on Applications Development. The
implementation and testing of computer programme is designed to promote initiative
software applications to meet the enormous and responsibility in an academic and/
commercial and social demand for such or professional context to respond to the
products. Students are prepared for careers local, regional and national community and
in Computer Programming and Systems industry needs.
Analysis and Design.
A computer application specialist is a
support position that focuses mainly on
software systems for their clients. They may
not modify existing software, install new
software and troubleshoot any problems
related to performance.
Admission Requirements
• A National Senior Certificate with an • Mature Age Exemption for students
endorsement for admission to a Diploma above the age of 23 as set out in the
and/or Degree, or Higher Education Regulations, or
• A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
at NQF Level 4 with appropriate subject
combination and levels of achievements, or
29Diploma
Computer Applications – (Three Years)
(SAQA ID number 88904: NQF 6: 370 credits: three years) Council on Higher Education Accredited
Qualification (available at selected campuses or through Distance Learning)
The purpose of the Diploma in Computer Applications is to introduce
the student to the design, analysis, and application of computers and
computer-based systems.
Through course and laboratory experiences, or for graduate study. A student who
students learn the principles essential has completed this qualification will be
in defining, designing, and building both competent in providing professional,
general purpose and application-specific technical and developmental support in the
computer systems. The programme computer industry.
prepares students for careers in industry
Year 1: Total Credits: 120
NQF Subject NQF
Subject code Semester: 1 level Credits code Semester: 2 level Credits
DCASDT500 Software Development 5 10 DCABCM500 Business Communication 5 10
500 500
DCAINS511 Information Systems 511 5 10 DCAINS512 Information Systems 512 5 10
DCAPRO511 Programming 511 5 15 DCAPRO512 Programming 512 5 15
DCAWBT511 Web Technology 511 5 15 DCAWBT512 Web Technology 512 5 15
DCANET511 Networks 511 5 10 DCANET512 Networks 512 5 10
Year 2: Total Credits: 120
NQF Subject NQF
Subject code Semester: 1 level Credits code Semester: 2 level Credits
DCAMCM521 M-Commerce 521 5 10 DCAMCM522 M-Commerce 522 5 10
DCASAD621 System Analysis and 6 10 DCASAD622 System Analysis and 6 10
Design 621 Design 622
DCAPRO621 Programming 621 6 15 DCAPRO622 Programming 622 6 15
DCAIPR621 Internet Programming 6 15 DCAIPR622 Internet Programming 6 15
621 622
DCADBS521 Database Systems 521 5 10 DCADBS522 Database Systems 522 5 10
Year 3: Total Credits: 130
NQF Subject NQF
Subject code Semester: 1 level Credits code Semester: 2 level Credits
DCACAT600 Computer Architecture 6 10 DCAOPS600 Operating Systems 600 6 10
600
DCAIPM600 IT Project Management 6 15 DCAITP600 IT Project 600 6 15
600
DCAHCI600 Human Computer 6 10 DCAPRO632 Programming 632 6 15
Interaction 600
DCAPRO631 Programming 631 6 15 DCAWIL600 Work Integrated Learning 6 15
600
DCACBS600 Cyber Security 600 6 15 DCAMIS600 Management Information 6 10
Systems 600
30Advanced Certificate
Systems Engineering – (One Year)
(SAQA ID number 85167: NQF 6: 120 credits: one year) Council on Higher Education Accredited
Qualification (available at selected campuses)
The Advanced Certificate provides a combination of computer and networking
skills, equipping the student with a wide scope of IT-related competencies
and a sound functional introduction to the IT environment. On completion
of the Advanced Certificate in Systems Engineering, the student will function
competently within an IT environment.
This programme assumes that the student skills and knowledge developed in the
has completed the Higher Certificate NQF 5 qualification and could serve as an
in Systems Engineering with Richfield articulation combination for students who
Graduate Institute of Technology or a similar have completed a Higher Certificate.
institution. It builds on the foundational
Year 1: Total Credits: 120
NQF Subject NQF
Subject code Semester: 1 level Credits code Semester: 2 level Credits
ASECAT600 System Software 500 6 15 ASESEN600 Server Engineering 600 6 15
ASEDES600 PC Engineering 500 6 15 ASENWS600 Network Security 600 6 15
ADEDCN600 Network Engineering 500 6 15 ASEITS600 Internet Security 600 6 15
ASEOOP600 Basic Electronics 500 6 15 ASEWIL600 Work Integrated Learning 6 15
600
Admission Requirements
• The minimum entry requirement is a Higher Certificate at NQF Level 5 in an
associated field, or
• Mature Age Exemption for students above the age of 23 as set out in the Higher Education
Regulations, or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
31Advanced Certificate
Information Technology Governance – (One Year)
(SAQA ID number 109601: NQF 6: 120 credits: one year) Council on Higher Education Accredited
Qualification (Distance Learning)
The purpose of this programme is to develop skills in the critical area of IT
Governance. The urgent demand for competent personnel has been increasing
over time globally. This demand is coupled with the need for IT Governance
and Compliance expertise.
The Advanced Certificate in Information rural development. The programme provides
Technology Governance is designed students with a bright future in the IT field
to address some of the critical areas in as they can take up ample jobs as individuals
building a developmental information specialising in governance and compliance
society, as identified by the South African and grow to become governance, risk and
Department of Communications, such as compliance analysts, and further grow into
governance, skills development, SMME control, monitoring and testing and risk
development, information ethics and ICT managers.
Distance Learning Only
Year 1: Total Credits: 120
NQF Subject NQF
Subject code Semester: 1 level Credits code Semester: 2 level Credits
ATGITA600 IT Auditing 600 6 15 ATGBCD600 Business Continuity/ 6 10
Disaster Recovery
Management Techniques
600
ATGIRM600 IT Risk Management 600 6 15 ATGISM600 IT Service Management 6 10
600
ATGCSP00 Cyber Security Principles 6 10 ATGISM600 Information Security 6 10
600 Management 600
ATGICP600 IT Compliance Project 6 10 ATGWIL600 Work Integrated Learning 6 15
Management 600
ATGSEC600 Secure Electronic 6 10 ATGWIL600 Project 6 15
Commerce 600
Admission Requirements
• The minimum entry requirement is a Higher Certificate at NQF Level 5 in an associated
field, or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
32Higher Certificate
Computer Forensics – (One Year)
(SAQA ID number 111617: NQF 5: 125 credits: one year) Council on Higher Education Accredited
Qualification (Distance Learning)
This qualification will provide students with the technical skills and reflective
competencies to deal with the broad-based cyber crime related to optimising the
competitive positions of organisations. The focus of the programme is to improve
the practice of information security, with a special focus on computer forensics.
It also equips students to undertake more various computer forensic techniques in the
specialised learning in critical technical skills, investigation of cyber crime.
integrate specific case situations and apply
Contact Learning Only
Year 1: Total Credits: 125
NQF Subject NQF
Subject code Semester: 1 level Credits code Semester: 2 level Credits
HCFFCF500 Forensic Computing 5 15 HCFCOS500 Courtroom Skills 500 5 10
Foundations 500
HCFFOS500 Forensic Science 500 5 15 HCFDCI500 Digital Crime and 5 10
Investigation 500
HCFFEI500 Forensic Exploitation and 5 15 HCFNFO500 Network Forensics 500 5 15
Intelligence 500
HCFIFO500 Internet Forensics 500 5 15 HCFAFC500 Advanced Forensic 5 15
Computing 500
HCFWIL500 Work Integrated Learning 5 15
Admission Requirements
• A National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for admission to a Higher Certificate
and/or Diploma and/or Degree, or
• A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 within an associated field and levels
of achievements, or
• Mature Age Exemption for students above the age of 23 as set out in the Higher Education
Regulations, or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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