School of Computing prospectus 2012 - Walter Sisulu University
School of Computing prospectus 2012 - Walter Sisulu University
School of Computing prospectus 2012 - Walter Sisulu University
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1 INTRODUCTION BY THE DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL<br />
Our modern society’s reliance on computing is exceptional, as is the speed at which computing<br />
technology is developing and changing. Constant innovation and improvement in s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
performance and security are paramount. So too is the design and maintenance <strong>of</strong> our s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
systems and protocols. Career prospects for computer science and information technology<br />
graduates are excellent as the majority <strong>of</strong> businesses worldwide require personnel skilled in<br />
programming, systems analysis and design, and the management <strong>of</strong> computer resources.<br />
<strong>Computing</strong> skills play an increasingly vital role in almost all occupations, and contribute to<br />
productivity gains, innovation and employment growth across all South African and international<br />
industries. This is leading to exciting career opportunities. The industry is now taking a frontrow<br />
seat in the development <strong>of</strong> innovative solutions to many <strong>of</strong> society’s most pressing issues,<br />
such as climate change and management <strong>of</strong> water resources. Many new jobs have been created<br />
in the past decade and the long-term career prospects for diplomates and graduates continue<br />
to strengthen.<br />
Dr C Marsh<br />
2 SCHOOL DEPARTMENTS<br />
The <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Computing</strong> includes the Departments <strong>of</strong> Applied Informatics, Computer Science<br />
and Information Technology. It <strong>of</strong>fers undergraduate programmes at the National Diploma,<br />
BTech and BSc levels and a postgraduate programme in BSc Computer Science Honours. Applied<br />
Informatics is a service department which does not <strong>of</strong>fer any specific programmes but provide<br />
service to many other programmes in other <strong>School</strong>s. The departments within the <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Computing</strong> <strong>of</strong>fer Extended Programmes at National Diploma and BSc levels. The following is a<br />
summary <strong>of</strong> programmes that are <strong>of</strong>fered by the <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Computing</strong>.<br />
DEPARTMENT PROGRAMMES OFFERED DURATION DELIVERY SITES<br />
Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Computer Science<br />
Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Information<br />
Technology<br />
BSc (Computer Science) 3yrs Mthatha<br />
BSc (Computer Science with Study<br />
Level 1 Curriculum Extended)<br />
5<br />
4yrs Mthatha<br />
BSc (Honours) (Computer Science) 1yr Contact HoD<br />
Computer<br />
Science<br />
N Dipl: Information Technology<br />
with the following specializations:<br />
Business Applications<br />
Communication Networks<br />
S<strong>of</strong>tware Development<br />
Support Services<br />
3yrs<br />
Ibika<br />
Ibika<br />
Potsdam<br />
Potsdam<br />
Chiselhurst<br />
Chiselhurst<br />
Ibika<br />
<strong>2012</strong><br />
PROSPECTUS
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