The IIE Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences in Application Development, available at Emeris, provides candidates with a thorough theoretical grounding and knowledge base in the key principles of information technology (IT), programming, mobile application development across platforms, web development, database design, troubleshooting, testing, connectivity, customisation and project management. Graduates will develop meaningful software development acumen grounded in a deep understanding of holistic application programming and development. This qualification has been designed to develop graduates’ abilities to design, code, implement and manage solution-focused by producing systemic thinkers who can develop software solutions for any device or platform.
For alternative admission options, please click here or reach out to student recruitment. Please note, requirements for entry to this qualification are correct at the time of publication, however, these may change.
(Please note the program can follow either a 3-year or 4-year structure. Module selection depends on the chosen structure. For more information, please view the factsheet).
In the IIE Faculty of Science and Technology: School of Computer Science, graduates of the Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences in Application Development can articulate into the Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences (Honours) or articulate into the Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics.
The IIE Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences in Application Development by the Higher Education Quality Council (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and is registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as a 360-credit qualification on level 7 (SAQA ID: 97600)
This qualification will open up an attractive range of career options. These opportunities include, but are not limited to:
At Emeris, we believe that effective teaching is about creating experiences that foster student growth. Our academic team design activities that challenge students and identify their strengths, allowing for real-time adaptation in the learning journey. By combining subject expertise with teaching insights and digital tools, we extend learning beyond the classroom. This approach ensures students not only keep up but thrive.
Students will also receive access to a Virtual Machine to run required software – this is accessible from your own device as well or can be accessed via the campuses’ lab Computers.
Duration
3 years full-time / 4 years part-time
Intakes
February
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