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Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Business Analysis Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP)

Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Information Technology

Duration4 yearsNQF level9Minimum APS18Campuses1
Course overview

About this course

WSU qualification code W60012; SAQA ID 101194; 360 credits. Source pages: qualification list 12, admission requirements 14. Published requirements: Extended stream As for main-stream with provision that applicants who have an NSC achievement rating one level below the required levels as mentioned above, i.e. in ONE of the two subjects (Mathematics /Mathematics Literacy, or English as a Home Language or First Additional Language) mentioned above will be considered for admission into extended programme

Course content

What you may study

Management; economics; accounting; business communication; operations; marketing; human resources; entrepreneurship; analytics; and applied business projects. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.

Entry requirements

Required school subjects

English Home Language or First Additional LanguageSee published notesExtended stream As for main-stream with provision that applicants who have an NSC achievement rating one level below the required levels as mentioned above, i.e. in ONE of the two subjects (Mathematics /Mathematics Literacy, or English as a Home Language
Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Confirm programme-specific rules with the institution.
Further study

Possible study paths

Graduates may progress to doctoral study in a related field, subject to research alignment and the receiving institution's admission requirements. An advanced diploma, postgraduate diploma or honours degree in business, management, commerce or a related specialisation, subject to admission requirements.

Career possibilities

Where this qualification may lead

Business analyst; administrator; operations coordinator; marketing practitioner; human-resources practitioner; entrepreneur; project coordinator; or management trainee.

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