Undergraduate Studies
The Faculty of Computer Science offers the following programmes:
DIPLOMA IN:
Computer and Digital Forensics
This programme will equip students with the most up-to-date skills to carry out comprehensive technical analysis of networks and computers. The student learns about file formats, data recovery techniques, networking and routing, communication protocols and security, cryptography, reverse engineering, and investigative techniques. The student will be exposed to and use industry computer forensic tools such as X-Ways, Magnet AXIOM, UFED Cellebrite, and Passware. The students will also learn the techniques and processes that allow them to recover, trace and capture digital data, and gain experience in preparing and presenting data as digital evidence to both business and legal audiences.
NQF Level: 6
Duration: 2 years
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Cybersecurity
This programme is designed to equip students with the core cybersecurity and technical skills and knowledge they will need to protect and manage information and systems security. The students will also learn how to spot potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses of existing and emerging technologies.
NQF Level: 6
Duration: 2 years
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Data Analytics
This programme will equip students with the skills to solve business problems based on statistical techniques used to understand and analyse big and complex data with descriptive, diagnostic, prescriptive, and predictive analytics. The student will also be introduced to data mining processes which are used to evaluate system informatics for data modeling, monitoring, pattern recognition, and control.
NQF Level: 6
Duration: 2 years
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Data Science
In our Data Science programme, students will study the application and development of methods that facilitate insight from available data in order to understand, predict, and improve business strategy, products and services, marketing campaigns, medicine, public health and safety, and numerous other pursuits. This programme will equip the students to become cutting-edge data scientists able to develop, optimise, and scale disruptive AI and machine learning models.
NQF Level: 6
Duration: 2 years
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BACHELOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE DEGREE WITH SPECIALISATION IN:
Computer and Digital Forensics
This programme provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the technologies, policies, and procedures used to protect computer systems and networks from unauthorized access. It also helps them to gather and analyse digital evidence in the event of a cyber-attack or data breach. The curriculum will cover a wide range of topics such as incident response, digital forensics, and legal issues related to cybercrime.
NQF Level: 7
Duration: 3 years
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Cybersecurity
This programme will equip students with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to protect organizations, networks, IT systems, and individuals against cyber threats, attacks, risks, and vulnerabilities. This includes core security concepts and skills needed to monitor, detect, investigate, analyze, and respond to cybercrime, cyberespionage, insider threats, advanced persistent threats, regulatory requirements, and other cybersecurity issues facing organizations. The programme emphasizes the practical application of the skills needed to maintain and ensure security operational readiness of secure networked systems. It will also provide students understanding of how to manage information and the risks to that information as well as provide practical approaches to implement necessary controls to reduce risk.
NQF Level: 7
Duration: 3 years
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Data Analytics
This programme will equip students with a solid foundation in forecasting, predictive modeling and statistical fundamentals. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on the mathematical underpinnings essential for effective data analysis. The students will be exposed to a diverse range of industry-standard tools like NoSQL, Data Warehousing, PyTorch, Tableau, R, and Splunk. The programme ensures that students gain practical skills that are directly applicable in real-world scenarios. This programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills. By nurturing a strong foundation in both mathematical principles and industry-relevant applications, the programme prepares students to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving field of data analytics and predictive analytics, while also fostering their potential to contribute to cutting-edge developments such as Meta Verse technology.
NQF Level: 7
Duration: 3 years
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Data Science
This programme will equip students with advanced mathematical techniques such as machine learning and mathematical modelling to find patterns and to separate features in big data. This will enable the students to appropriately formulate models and apply optimization techniques for data analyses challenges. The students receive hands-on experience, applying their knowledge in real-world scenarios with a focus on the industrial application of computational intelligence.
NQF Level: 7
Duration: 3 years
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Software Development
This programme will equip students with a specific understanding of the theories, concepts, processes, methods, and tools used for software development and their application to the development of solutions that have real value. Students will be provided with the in-depth technical knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to become effective software development professionals capable of working in highly technical roles to develop the software systems required by modern businesses. Students will learn to design and build software applications, websites, and mobile apps using a variety of programming languages such as C# and Java, and frameworks on our Software Development specialization. They will explore various areas of software development, including software architecture, user interface design, software testing and quality assurance, and database management, and gain hands-on experience through internships and final major projects.
NQF Level: 7
Duration: 3 years
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The Faculty of Business Administration offers the following programmes:
DIPLOMA IN:
Business Analytics
The course introduces students to real-world applications of business analytics. With data processing techniques, the students learn about the ways to extract useful information from unstructured data. They will also get an in-depth look at different analytics models, including descriptive and predictive analytics for data-driven decision-making.
NQF Level: 6
Duration: 2 years
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Digital Marketing
In a world where more and more activities are centred online, developing an effective digital marketing plan is a must for every organization. This programme will equip students with the skills that will enable them to assess customer needs and utilize social media, search engine marketing, display advertising, content marketing, email, and more to develop high-performing integrated marketing plans that deliver on key metrics.
NQF Level: 6
Duration: 2 years
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Green Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Students in this programme will be introduced to the main principles of sustainable development in business and green logistics. The students will examine the environmental, financial, and social impacts of logistics and procurement operations at a local and global scale and learn why these need to be minimized. The students will be introduced to a set of solutions ranging from CO2 reporting, supply chain optimization, sustainable warehousing to sustainable fuels and carbon offsetting. This programme will also help the students to understand critical related concepts and trends, such as circular economy, sustainable packaging , scope 3, and net zero emissions.
NQF Level: 6
Duration: 2 years
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Risk Management
This programme will equip students with the skills to identify perils and hazards and improve their skills in managing risk. Risk management is essential for the success of every business as it helps identify, assess, and manage risk in financial and non-financial organization. The programme will teach the students why there is a need for risk management tools as well as the main steps of risk management that every business student needs to know.
NQF Level: 6
Duration: 2 years
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BACHELOR IN BUSINESS SCIENCE DEGREE WITH SPECIALISATION IN:
Business Analytics
This programme provides students with a thorough grounding in digital and data-analysis skills and decision-making applying theory to real-life applications and business situations from the start. It equips each student to develop as a data-driven solutions architect able to facilitate the digital transformation of business and thrive in a data-led world. The students will learn how to apply: AI/machine learning, econometrics/statistics, and computer science/programming techniques within a business environment. These methods will lead to data-centric answers to business cases and problems within organizations. With analysis, interpretation, and recommendations, the student will help organizations to improve their performance. With hands-on experience in real-world projects, the student will become a confident business analytics translator capable of unlocking innovative solutions for businesses using data insights.
NQF Level: 7
Duration: 3 years
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Digital Marketing
This programme in Digital Marketing is an industry-driven, project-based specialization with a distinct focus on the power of digital media and social drivers of behaviours. This unique programme arms students with essential media, design, communication, behavioural, analytical, technical, and research skills. The students will learn evidence-driven strategies for identifying and segmenting markets, reaching, and engaging potential consumers, and converting them into loyal customers. The programme triangulates theories from the greatest minds in marketing including Philip Kotler, Seth Godin, Simon Sinek, and Gary Vaynerchuk. The students will also master in-demand strategies for social media, SEM, SEO, mobile, email, content, and video.
NQF Level: 7
Duration: 3 years
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Green Logistics and Supply Chain Management
This programme will equip students with the skills and knowledge which will cause a firm to attain its economic targets, minimize environmental hazards, reduce its harmful environmental effects, and enhance the ecological efficiency of the firm and its partners across the supply chain. The programme provides students a comprehensive view of the subject that illustrates the environmental impacts of logistics and the actions that companies can take to deal with them. The programme exposes students to various ways in which freight transport adversely affects the environment, how the impact can be measured, and how environmental standards can be imposed. In particular, the focus will be on key topics like carbon auditing of supply chains; transferring freight to greener transport modes; reducing the environmental impact of warehousing; improving the energy efficiency of freight transport; making city logistics more environmentally sustainable; and the role of government in promoting sustainable logistics. In addition, the students will be updated on the recent developments in green logistics such as distribution by drone, 3D printing, physical Internet, and the concept of “peak freight” that has the potential to reduce the impact of logistics on environment.
NQF Level: 7
Duration: 3 years
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Risk Management
This programme aims to provide students with the skills and expertise to enable them to acquire the theory and methodology behind the scientific process of risk management, with an aim to examine and find solutions to the risks that affect the bottom line of major corporations and companies in a domestic and multinational setting. Additionally, this programme is designed to provide solid training in the concepts of the risk management process, statistical models and methods of risk management, and good risk management practice through innovative coursework and real-world experience.
NQF Level: 7
Duration: 3 years
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Financial Engineering
This multidisciplinary programme will provide students with the knowledge and skills to combine financial and economic theory with the mathematical and computational tools needed to design and develop new financial strategies and tools used to forecast financial trends, develop financial instruments / models, and establish new methods that are beneficial to businesses and organizations to make strategic financial decisions.
NQF Level: 7
Duration: 3 years
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Management
This programme will introduce students to a variety of organizations in all sectors of the economy and will teach them to understand techniques which are subject-specific including marketing, organizational behaviour, and analyzing financial data. From their studies, the students will acquire interpersonal skills in problem-solving, critical thinking and self-reliance, and will be empowered to interrogate evidence, challenge logic, and question established ways of practising management.
NQF Level: 7
Duration: 3 years
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation
This programme aims to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in either a start-up environment or within an organization embarking on significant change. The student will investigate business behaviour, such as creativity, risk taking and sustainability, in a range of contexts and environments, and will develop a solid grounding in business theory. In addition, the students will acquire solid communication, collaborative, and co-production skills which will allow them to develop and manage networks, operate with integrity in an ethical manner, and lead business and innovation projects with confidence.
NQF Level: 7
Duration: 3 years
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The Centre for Green Studies thus far offers Diploma programmes in the following specialisations:
Green Economy
This programme in Green Economy and Sustainability is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the challenges and opportunities of our changing economy. With a focus on environmentally and socially friendly practices, this programme prepares the students for roles in Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability across various industries. Students will study a range of subjects including environmental economics, financial management, and resource and energy economics. With flexible course options and the opportunity to conduct research, this programme offers a unique learning experience.
NQF Level: 6
Duration: 2 years
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Green Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Students in this programme will be introduced to the main principles of sustainable development in business and green logistics. The students will examine the environmental, financial, and social impacts of logistics and procurement operations at a local and global scale and learn why these need to be minimized. They will be introduced to a set of solutions ranging from CO2 reporting, supply chain optimization, sustainable warehousing to sustainable fuels and carbon offsetting. This programme will also help the students to understand critical related concepts and trends, such as circular economy, sustainable packaging, scope 3, and net zero emissions.
NQF Level: 6
Duration: 2 years
Admission Requirements: click here for admission requirements and policies
Blue Economy
The aim of this programme is to give students a broad understanding of the critical balance between economy and use, on the one hand, and ecosystem sustainability on the other, of marine industrial activities such as fisheries, aquaculture, shipping, offshore and tourism, and maritime activities of major importance for the society and how these activities are managed and regulated in various regions of the world. The programme is also an introduction to how marine and maritime resources are owned and governed at national, regional, and global levels, and how different commercial activities can affect the marine environment and how they could be sustainably managed.
NQF Level: 6
Duration: 2 years
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Climate Change
This programme will equip students with an in-depth understanding of Earth’s climate system and the skills and knowledge to effectively communicate the consequences of a changing environment. The course begins with an exploration of climate, climate science, and the greenhouse effect before moving onto the history and development of Earth’s structures and their relation to surface climate. The students will learn about specific climates associated with Earth’s biomes, their reaction to climate change, and how to differentiate Earth’s most important climate regulation biogeochemical cycles. The students will also be introduced to the climate response strategies in regard to sustainable energy, renewable resources, and types of production.
NQF Level: 6
Duration: 2 years
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