Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology School of Information Technology School of Information Technology School of Information Technology Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) The purpose of this programme is to develop Information Technology Professionals that are able to identify opportunities for the design of software and IT solutions that improve both industry and society. This is accomplished through the use of their technical skills in data and process modelling, system evaluation as well as consultancy and project management skills. The BIT allows students to focus on technology interventions in Health Informatics, Marine Engineering and Manufacturing. The purpose of this programme is to develop Information Technology Professionals that are able to identify opportunities for the design of software and IT solutions that improve both industry and society. This is accomplished through the use of their technical skills in data and process modelling, system evaluation as well as consultancy and project management skills. The BIT allows students to focus on technology interventions in Health Informatics, Marine Engineering and Manufacturing. The purpose of this programme is to develop Information Technology Professionals that are able to identify opportunities for the design of software and IT solutions that improve both industry and society. This is accomplished through the use of their technical skills in data and process modelling, system evaluation as well as consultancy and project management skills. The BIT allows students to focus on technology interventions in Health Informatics, Marine Engineering and Manufacturing. Qualifications Offered Qualifications Offered Qualifications Offered Undergraduate • Bachelor of Information Technology. Three years of full-time studying in Port Elizabeth Undergraduate • Bachelor of Information Technology. Three years of full-time studying in Port Elizabeth Undergraduate • Bachelor of Information Technology. Three years of full-time studying in Port Elizabeth Higher Cert. 1 year Diploma Adv. Diploma Post Grad Diploma Higher Cert. Degree BIT (Hons) MIT PhD (IT) 3 years 1 year 1-2 years 2-3 years 1 year Diploma Adv. Diploma Post Grad Diploma Higher Cert. Degree BIT (Hons) MIT PhD (IT) 3 years 1 year 1-2 years 2-3 years 1 year Diploma Adv. Diploma Post Grad Diploma Degree BIT (Hons) MIT PhD (IT) 3 years 1 year 1-2 years 2-3 years Admission Requirements MATHS PURE OR TECHNICAL 50% Admission Requirements MATHS PURE OR TECHNICAL APPLICANT SCORE 370 50% Admission Requirements MATHS PURE OR TECHNICAL APPLICANT SCORE 370 50% APPLICANT SCORE 370 First-year Outline First-year Outline First-year Outline The following is an outline of the subjects that comprise the curriculum for the first year. The following is an outline of the subjects that comprise the curriculum for the first year. The following is an outline of the subjects that comprise the curriculum for the first year. Communication Network Fundamentals Introduction to Information Technology Information Technology Practice Operating Systems Fundamentals IT Professional Practice Communication Network Fundamentals Introduction to Information Technology Information Technology Practice Operating Systems Fundamentals IT Professional Practice Communication Network Fundamentals Introduction to Information Technology Information Technology Practice Operating Systems Fundamentals IT Professional Practice Career Field Career Field Career Field Information Technologist. Information Technologists are at the cutting edge of technological advancements. This qualification will equip the graduate with the skills to make a living through the support and troubleshooting of existing IT systems or the design and development of new IT solutions ranging from web and mobile applications to cloud computing in various contexts from manufacturing to healthcare. A B.IT graduate is laying the foundation for such roles as Solution Architect, Information Technology Consultant, Systems Analyst and Chief Information Officer. Information Technologist. Information Technologists are at the cutting edge of technological advancements. This qualification will equip the graduate with the skills to make a living through the support and troubleshooting of existing IT systems or the design and development of new IT solutions ranging from web and mobile applications to cloud computing in various contexts from manufacturing to healthcare. A B.IT graduate is laying the foundation for such roles as Solution Architect, Information Technology Consultant, Systems Analyst and Chief Information Officer. Information Technologist. Information Technologists are at the cutting edge of technological advancements. This qualification will equip the graduate with the skills to make a living through the support and troubleshooting of existing IT systems or the design and development of new IT solutions ranging from web and mobile applications to cloud computing in various contexts from manufacturing to healthcare. A B.IT graduate is laying the foundation for such roles as Solution Architect, Information Technology Consultant, Systems Analyst and Chief Information Officer. 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