Bachelor of IT in Business Systems

Overview

Course Outline

SKILLS YOU WILL DEVELOP

Graduates will enter the industry as IT solution specialists or IT consultants. Graduates can also become solutions architects, information systems analysts or IT business analysts.

POSSIBLE CAREERS

·         Solutions Architect

·         Information Systems Analyst

·         Information Systems Manager

·         Database Administrator

·         Information Technology Business Analyst

·         Information Technology Business Manager

·         Business Systems Analyst

·         ICT Solutions Consultant

·         Information Systems Architect

·         Business Solutions Project Manager

·         Business Solutions Project Coordinator

DURATION

This is a three-year qualification offered by Rosebank International.

MODE OF DELIVERY

Contact (Full-time): Contact lectures take place during the day, on weekdays, at the following campuses: Bloemfontein, Braamfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Mbombela, Nelson Mandela Bay, Polokwane, and Pretoria.

Accreditation

THE WEIGHT YOUR FUTURE QUALIFICATION CARRIES

The Bachelor of Information Technology in Business Systems is accredited by 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 No:  126356). Upon successful completion, you will receive a Bachelor of Information Technology in Business Systems degree from Rosebank International, a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

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Modules

Year 1

Semester 1

• Programming Logic and Design
• Mathematical Principles for Computer Science
• Web Development (Introduction)
• Business Management 1A

Semester 2

• Programming 1A
• IT Professional Practice
• Business Management 1B
• System Analysis and Design

Year 2

Semester 3

• Business Management 2A
• Business Information Systems
• Business Analysis 2A
• Databases

Semester 4

• Work Integrated Learning 2
• IT Project Management
• Business Decision Modeling
• IT Management

Year 3

Semester 5

• Human Computer Interaction
• Business Analysis 3A
• IT Risk Management
• Introduction to Research For ICT

Semester 6

• Work Integrated Learning 3
• Business Analysis 3B
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Information Systems Strategy

Device Requirements

•    Reliable internet connection (we recommend 5-10 GB of data per month and an internet speed of at least 0.15 Mbps). 
•    Desktop PC or laptop with at least an i3 processor (or Higher) and 4GB RAM memory (or Higher).
•    Windows 8 (or Higher) or macOS 10.15 (or Higher) (Microsoft Office 365 is available as a free download for students), and Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Chromium or Firefox. 
•    A working webcam and microphone.
•    An uninterrupted power supply is also highly recommended. 

Pathways

Rosebank International offers you the opportunity to start with an higher certificate and progress into a diploma, a degree and then articulate into an Postgraduate qualification. There are several pathways offered by Rosebank International that enable access to higher-level qualifications, subject to meeting qualification specific admission criteria. Speak to a student advisor for more information

Important Information

·   To be awarded this qualification, a minimum final year mark of 50% for each module must be achieved.

This factsheet is valid for the 2025 academic year only.

Free software is available to all registered Rosebank International students. The software includes but is not limited to MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access and MS Outlook, which come with the Office 365 bundle. Students can access the software using their RCCONNECT.edu.za email address. 

NB: This fact sheet is accurate at the time of publication. Rosebank International reserves the right to alter any of the content prior to the commencement of registration due to changes in regulation, policy, market requirements or any other valid reason.