Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Business Analysis

NQF Level: 6
SAQA ID: 97709
Qualification Code: DIIBA1

Location: Ritson Campus (Block B: 2nd Floor) (Durban)

Description of the Programme

A career in ICT is a career path of endless opportunities and diversity. The Diploma in ICT offers the opportunity to work in any industry,
anywhere in the world. Careers in the ICT Industry range from highly technical positions such as Business Analyst, Information Systems
Specialist, ICT Manager, Project Manager and Entrepreneur.
Students wishing to pursue this career path must have the character and perseverance to work in dynamic environments. A basic skill that tends
to categorize an ICT specialist is the ability to think and express oneself logically; therefore, students possessing these skills would be ideal
candidates for this programme.

Purpose of qualification
The purpose of the diploma is to provide a professional, vocational or career focused qualification for the ICT industry. The knowledge
emphasizes general principles and applications. The diploma will develop students who can demonstrate focused knowledge and skills
in Business Analysis and use Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in industry to solve business problems. Furthermore,
they will be able to analyse business environments and create specifications for ICT solutions to facilitate the alignment of IT and business
processes.

Explanation of Points scale:

SENIOR CERTIFICATE (SC)
SYMBOL HIGHER GRADE STANDARD GRADE
A 8 6
B 7 5
C 6 4
D 5 3
E 4 2
F 3 1

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC)

% LEVEL POINTS
90-100 7 8
80-89% 7 7
70-79% 6 6
60-69% 5 5
50-59% 4 4
40-49% 3 3
30-39% 2 2
20-29% 1 1
MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A person will only be considered for registration for an instructional programme approved by the Institution’s Senate if the person complies
with:
(a) The minimum admission requirements stated in DUT general handbook (refer to DUT website for general handbook).
(b) Institutional faculty, departmental and/or instructional programme specific rules; and

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS IN TERMS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION

QUALIFICATIONS SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF)

G7 rule: For Diploma:

“a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with a minimum of
achievement rating of 3 for English and a minimum achievement rating of 3 in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects.”

Entry Requirements for the Diploma in ICT in Business Analysis

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) SENIOR CERTIFICATE (SC) NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
(01 January 2009) (PRE 2009) VOCATIONAL (NCV)
NSC DIPLOMA ENTRY SENIOR CERTIFICATE (SC) (NCV) LEVEL 4
Compulsory Subjects NSC Rating Code Compulsory Subjects HG SG Compulsory Subjects Mark

English 3 English E C At least 50% in three fundamental 50%

subjects including English,
English (1st additional) 4
Mathematics OR 3 Mathematics E C
Mathematics Literacy 6
And TWO 20 credit subjects (not 3 At least 60% in three compulsory 60%
more than one language excluding life vocational subjects
Orientation
In addition: ONE recognized NSC 3
20 credit subject as per G7 rule
stated above
Selection Procedure:
In addition to the above, the Department of IS can apply selection and ranking criteria based on academic merits and/or work experience before
granting admission.
OR
Admission Requirement based upon Work Experience, Age and Maturity

For admission to entry level DIPLOMA and certificate studies:

A person may, subject to such requirements as the Senate may determine, be admitted to the Institution even if such a person is not
in a possession of a National Senior Certificate, Senior Certificate or an equivalent certificate, provided that:
 The person shall have reached the age of 23 in the first year of registration and shall have at least:
• three years’ appropriate work experience; and/or
• capacity for the proposed instructional programme, which shall be assessed at the discretion of the respective Head of
Department by a Senate approved admission assessment comprising of a DUT Standardised Assessment Test for Access and
Placement (SATAP), Academic Literacies (AI) & English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and/or an appropriate subject or
programme specific written assessment designed and marked by the relevant Department; and
 The relevant Faculty Board shall be satisfied that the person’s standard of communication skills, ability to study successfully
and/or work experience are such that the person, in the opinion of the relevant Faculty Board, should be able to complete the
proposed instructional programme successfully. If required, the communication skills and study skills should be tested; and
 The person’s application for admission in terms of work experience, age and maturity is approved prior to registration.
Applicants intending to gain admission through work experience, age and maturity must submit their applications at
least four months before commencement of the academic year inclusive of the date of scheduling writing a requisite
eligibility assessment.

Tuition Fees
To assist you with your planning, the 2024 fees have been indicated. An increase for next year to accommodate the inflation rate
can be expected.
Please Note: DUT cannot be held liable for the fees in this brochure as the 2025 fees are not yet final.
 First Year Curriculum
Name of Module Subject Code HEQSF Level SAQA Credits 2024 Fees
Semester One
Cornerstone 101 CSTN101 5 12 R3740.00
ICT Literacy and Skills ICTL101 5 8 R2330.00
Business Fundamentals 1 BFND101 5 12 R2870.00
Applications Development 1A APDA101 5 12 R5820.00
Fundamentals of Computer Security FCSC101 5 8 R2490.00
Me, My world, My Universe MWMU101 5 8 R2330.00
Total R19580.00
Semester Two
Law for Life LWLF101 5 8 R2330.00
Applications Development 1B APDB101 5 12 R5670.00
Financial Accounting 1 FINA101 5 12 R4170.00
Business Information Systems 1 BSAP101 5 16 R5750.00
Business Analysis Project 1 BSIS101 5 12 R4170.00
Total R22090.00
TOTAL CREDITS SEMESTER 1&2 120

Second Year Curriculum

Name of Module Subject Code HEQSF Level SAQA Credits 2024 Fees
Semester One
Business Fundamentals II BFND201 6 12 R3650.00
Applications Development IIA APDA201 6 12 R4270.00
Business Analysis IIA BSAA201 6 8 R3600.00
Information Management IIA INMA201 6 8 R2800.00
Computer Apps in Business and Finance II CABF201 6 12 R4170.00
Business Information Systems II BSIS201 6 8 R3600.00
Total R22090.00
Semester Two
Theory of Internal Auditing II THIA201 6 8 R3800.00
Business Analysis IIB BSAB201 6 8 R3600.00
Applications Development IIB APDB201 6 12 R4270.00
Information Management IIB INMB201 6 8 R2800.00
Business Analysis Project II BSAP201 6 12 R4170.00
IT Project Management ITPM101 6 12 R3880.00
Total R22520.00
TOTAL CREDITS SEMESTER 1&2 120

Third Year Curriculum

Name of Module Subject Code HEQSF Level SAQA Credits 2024 Fees
Semester One
Business Analysis IIIA BSAA301 7 16 R5750.00
Business Information Systems IIIA BISA301 7 16 R5030.00
Business Analysis Project IIIA BAPA301 6 16 R5750.00
Theory of ICT Professional Practice III TIPP301 6 12 R2800.00
Total R19330.00
Semester Two
Business Analysis IIIB BSAB301 7 16 R5750.00
Business Analysis Project IIIB BAPB301 6 20 R5750.00
Entrepreneurial Spirit ENSP101 6 12 R3880.00
Business Information Systems IIIB BISB301 7 12 R4170.00
Total R19550.00
TOTAL CREDITS SEMESTER 1&2 120

Application
Applicants who wish to enrol for the programme must apply through the CAO system by no later than 30 September of the previous
year.

For CAO Online Application visit: [Link]

CAO Contact Details

Private Bag X06
Dalbridge
4014
Tel: (031) 2684444
Fax: (031) 2682244
CAO Codes: DU-D-BUA
Closing Date for Applications: 30 September 2024
For further information:
Contact the Department of Information Systems,
Block B, 2nd Floor,
Ritson Campus.
Durban
Tel: 031 373 5595
Email: ISdept@[Link]

Financial Aid:
For Financial Aid application for a DUT programme please apply online at [Link] or call the NSFAS call centre on 0860
067 327.
For an explanation on how to fill out the application form, please go to [Link] or contact the call centre on the number
above.
Please note that completing a form does not guarantee Financial Aid. For further assistance, please consult the Department of
Financial Aid and Scholarships on (031)373 2931/2557/2054.

This leaflet is for information purposes only and is not binding on the Durban University of Technology.