Bachelor of Science Honours in Information Technology: Data Science

Bachelor of Science Honours in Information Technology
Programme Type: Honours
SAQA ID: 120723
Faculty: Technology
Available Study Modes

Programme Overview

Next Start Dates Based on applicable nearest academic block start dates.
Supported Campuses Campuses listed are where this programme is offered. For online modes, campuses are access points for student services only.
Duration Duration varies by study mode.

Programme details

Our qualification provides you with advanced knowledge and practical skills in six compulsory modules with a strong emphasis on Data Mining and Database Administration, Business Objects Service-Oriented Architecture, Big Data Analytic Techniques and Communication in Data Science.

Within the structure of two research modules, you will direct and drive your own independent research project that will culminate in a dissertation. In addition, you will learn how to plan, organise and manage projects with an emphasis on finding innovative ways of doing so. You will develop skills that are crucial for the workplace and for management such as critical, analytical and independent thinking, meeting deadlines, perseverance and adaptability, working in groups and communicating effectively.

We attribute the success of this honours degree to its unique blend of academic rigour and real-world application as well as a curriculum that is relevant, current and industry-driven. For all these reasons, our graduates have excellent management and entrepreneurial abilities, which make them highly sought after in the IT industries. 
 
If you want to take your undergraduate BSc degree in Informatics, Computer Science, Internet Communication, Information Technology, Information Systems or equivalent for the specific honours degree to another level, register with Eduvos.

Entry Requirements Important

• A recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent for the specific honours degree. 
• Or a certificate of evaluation on a minimum NQF level 7 for foreign qualification issued by SAQA.


AND
• Alternative admission path may require that the student submits the module outlines of the completed subjects should the stipulated subject requirements not be met.

 

AND (The specific undergraduate qualification should preferentially include, but not be limited to, these modules or their equivalence)
• Applicable to Security and Network Engineering:
   ◦ Network Security
   ◦ Advanced Networking
   ◦ Database Systems Design, Implementation, and Management
• Applicable to Data Science, Robotics, Software Engineering: 
   ◦ Python for Data Science
   ◦ Machine Learning Algorithms
   ◦ Database Systems Design, Implementation, and Management

Pricing

From R75 395 per year (based on full settlement payment option) - excluding hardware/software requirements. Please consult the fee structure for additional information.

Graduates of a BSc Honours IT (Data Science) programme are well-prepared for a variety of roles in the data science and analytics field, such as:


Business Intelligence Analyst
Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Big Data Engineer
DevOps Engineer
Entrepreneur/Startup Founder
IT Consultant, Researcher/Academic
Machine Learning Engineer
Microservices Developer, Microservices Architect
Quantitative Analyst, Predictive Analyst, Data Miner

Students develop a high level of competence and specialised knowledge in the discipline of BSc Honours IT (Data Science).


• Big Data Analytics Techniques
• Communication in Data Science
• Data Mining and Data Administration
• Natural Language Processing with Python
• Research Methodologies in IT Research
• Research Project
• Service-oriented and Microservices Architectures
• Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

Accredited by the Higher Education Quality 
Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE)

Registered with the South African Qualifications 
Authority (SAQA)

International students are welcome to apply for this programme. For international student requirements please kindly check International Students Admissions.

Accepting applications from:

AngolaBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelizeBotswanaBruneiBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaColombiaCyprusDR CongoDominicaEritreaEswatiniEthiopiaFijiGabonGambiaGhanaGrenadaGuyanaIndiaIrelandIsraelItalyJamaicaJordanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitLesothoLiberiaMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritiusMicronesiaMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNetherlandsNigeriaOmanPakistanPalauPapua New GuineaPhilippinesQatarRwandaSaint LuciaSamoaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSolomon IslandsSouth AfricaSouth SudanSri LankaSudanSwazilandTanzaniaTongaTrinidad and TobagoTuvaluUgandaUAEUnited KingdomUnited StatesVanuatuZambiaZimbabwe

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