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12. INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY (IT) & COMPUTER SCIENCE
Diploma in Information Technology (ECP)
MN-M-DI5
30 Sep
1 4 yrs
Final selection is made based on an entrance test and/
or making use of a ranking system.
Programme name
Programme code
Closing date
Min. points
Minimum entry requirements
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAMMES FOR PEOPLE WITH AN N DIP OR EQUIVALENT
Entry term
Course duration
Access route
Notes
DIPLOMA STUDY
23
25
NSC Dip with Engl 3 and Maths /Technical Mathematics 2/ Maths Lit 3
Senior Cert with Engl and Maths 'E' HG/'E' SG
NC(V) 4 with at least 50% in three fundamental subjects including English and 60% in three vocational subjects
Advanced Diploma in Information Technology
MN-M-IT6
30 Sep
Diploma or National Diploma or an equivalent qualification with 60% overall pass including major or recognition of prior learning. Consult institution
1
1 yr
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee you a place as a ranking system is used to make the final selection. Candidates may be required to write an entrance test. Preference may be given to candidates with Physical Science. Contact
031 819 9299 or email: info@mut.ac.za for more details. The closing date for this programme is 30 September.
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DEGREE STUDY
NSC Deg or equivalent NQF 4 qualification
Matric Exemption
Three N4 subjects and One N5 subject - Mature Age Exemption Applies
NC(V) Deg
Higher Certificate OR equivalent 120-credit NQF 5 qualification OR 360-credit NQF 6 Diploma OR Ordinary Level and Advanced Level school-leaving Certificate
B Com InformationTechnology & Management
MC-D-PCI
1 3 yrs
Upon completion of this qualification, Applicant can apply for Mancosa's Bachelor Of Business Administration Honours or any Postgraduate Diploma programme. For further information or RPL requirements consult institution.
MN - MUT: M-MAIN • MC – MANCOSA: D-DURBAN
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