If you are interested in computers, digital technologies, software and problem-solving, and you love figuring out how things work, you may be interested in a career in information technology.
Information technology plays a critical role in every business, from large multinational corporations to small one-man startups. Businesses rely on IT systems and digital technologies to support communication, operations, data management, customer engagement, cybersecurity and decision-making. From healthcare and finance to education, engineering, media and retail, IT professionals contribute to the development, management and improvement of the digital systems that support organisations and society.
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Information Technology, or IT, is a broad term which refers to the use, development, management and support of computer systems, software, networks, databases and digital technologies.
Every business in South Africa has an information technology component. Financial, medical, educational and industrial businesses all have IT systems, and careers in IT has grown significantly in the past decade or so.
IT professionals design, develop, and manage computer software and hardware, as well as the information networks within a business.
Information Technology (IT) underlies every business - financial, medical, engineering, educational, sales, marketing and the sporting environment. With Emeris, the IT study area gives you the opportunity to shape your interest in the IT field and to work towards a diversified career. Organisations across industries depend on digital technologies and skilled IT professionals to innovate, improve efficiency and remain competitive.
Studying Information Technology at Emeris provides students with opportunities to develop technical, analytical and problem-solving skills relevant to modern computing environments.
The qualifications are designed to expose students to both foundational and emerging areas of computing and software development, including:
Programming and Software Engineering
Web and Mobile Application Development
Cloud Computing
Information and Network Security
Databases and Data Management
Systems Design and Development
Students also develop teamwork, communication and project management skills that are important in professional technology environments.
To study at Emeris, you can enrol for an IIE Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences in Application Development.
Enhance your IT degree by enrolling in the IIE Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences Honours, or the IIE Master of Strategic Information and Communication Technology Management. It is ideal for students with intentions of international employment. Further study may also strengthen international career and study opportunities in regions where an Honours-level or Master’s-level qualification is advantageous or required.
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Choose the programme that matches your goals. All include practical experience and industry exposure.
Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time
Higher Certificate
NQF Level: 5
Credits: 120
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
School: School of Computer Science
Duration: 1 year full-time
Higher Certificate
NQF Level: 5
Credits: 120
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
School: School of Computer Science
Duration: 3 years full-time / 4 years part-time
Bachelor Degree
NQF Level: 7
Credits: 360
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
School: School of Computer Science
Duration: 3 years full-time
Bachelor Degree
NQF Level: 7
Credits: 360
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
School: School of Computer Science
Duration: 3 years full-time
Bachelor Degree
NQF Level: 7
Credits: 360
School: Vega School
Choose the programme that matches your goals. All include practical experience and industry exposure.
Duration: 2 years part-time
Postgraduate Diploma
NQF Level: 8
Credits: 120
Faculty: Faculty of Commerce
Duration: 18 months part-time
Postgraduate Diploma
NQF Level: 8
Credits: 120
School: Vega School
Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time
Postgraduate Diploma
NQF Level: 8
Credits: 120
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
School: School of Computer Science
Duration: 1 year full-time
Postgraduate Diploma
NQF Level: 8
Credits: 120
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
School: School of Computer Science
Duration: 1 year full-time
Honours Degree
NQF Level: 8
Credits: 120
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
School: School of Computer Science
Duration: 2 years part-time
Masters
NQF Level: 9
Credits: 180
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
School: School of Computer Science
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Formed by the strategic evolution of The IIE's Varsity College, IIE MSA, Vega and
the School of Hospitality and Service Management, uniting under the Emeris name.
Emeris is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd which is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997 (reg. no. 2007/HE07/002). Company registration number: 1987/004754/07. View certificate here.
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