IT Diplomas and Short Courses

• Business Applications (Mathematics not required)
• Software Development
• Web and Applications Development
• Technical Applications

IN THE SECOND YEAR STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO CHOOSE A SPECIALIZATION AREA:

Admission requirements:

1. ·Matric (Grade 12) or N3.

COMPULSORY SUBJECTS:

• Functional Management
• Research Methodology
• Project IV (practical project and research script)

CHOOSE AT LEAST FOUR OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Development Software IV
• Software Engineering IV
• Operating Systems IV
• Networks IV
• Database Systems IV
  

CHOOSE THE REST OF THE SUBJECTS FROM BELOW:

• Computer Security IV
  A maximum of two approved subjects at fourth year level from anther discipline

Please note that the structure of the BTech Degree will change in 2003 because of the introduction of specialization areas at this level. For more information visit our website at: http://www.tsa.ac.za/itweb

Admission requirements:

A National Diploma: Information Technology or equivalent qualification with Information Systems III and Development Software III/Commercial Programming III or an applicable university degree.

An overall average of 60% for the major subjects (Information Systems and Development Software) or equivalent subjects at the third-year level.

Employment in an IT-related capacity.

Access to the Internet.

• Applications that do not fall within these parameters will be considered on merit.

  How to enrol:

  Students who want to enrol for the BTech must apply officially for admission from the academic administrative official of the Programme Group: Information Technology. The following documents must be included with your application:
  

  1. 1)A copy of each of your previously obtained degrees/diplomas. If you are unsure whether your qualifications will be sufficient for admission to the BTech degree, also include copies of certificates for all training courses/seminars/workshops related to the IT discipline that you attended.
     
  2. An academic record for each qualification obtained.
     
  3. A concise curriculum vitae. Please supply sufficient details of current and previous employment.
     
  4. The completed application form included at the back of the yearbook (available on TSA's web site).
     
  Technikon SA will not necessarily admit all students for the degree programme and may require the student to complete more subjects if the student's previous qualifications and/or results are considered inadequate for the BTech degree programme.
  

  In order to speed up the registration process, please fax your application to our head office in Florida before attempting to register. The fax number is (011) 471-3270. We will evaluate your application and provide you with feedback via e-mail.
  
  Registration enquiries may also be sent to: itinfo@tsa.ac.za
  

  SHORT COURSES
  
  The Information Technology Programme Group also offers distance education programmes in Industry-accredited programmes, such as the A+, Net+, MCSD, MCSE, Microsoft Office User Specialist (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook), Visual Basic 6, etc. Following are details in this regard. The registration form for short courses is available on the website: http://www.tsa.ac.za/itweb
  
  Type of short course:
  Part-time or distance learning
  
  Types of course material / support provided:
  

• Manual(s)
• CDs containing video clips, exam test questions, NEXTSim job simulations, etc.
• Stiffy (applicable to MOUS course)
  
  Prerequisites:
  No prerequisite is necessary, e.g. matric. However, guidelines are given in some instances, for example: before attempting MCSE it would be a good idea to have passed A+ certification as well as Net+ certification. A PC with a CD-ROM drive.
  
  Method of study
  Student works through the manuals, in conjunction with the CD or stiffy.
  
  Starting time and duration:
  The student starts the course when he/she feels ready. The duration of the courses will depend on the individual. If the student feels that he/she is ready to write the examination after a month, he/she will be allowed to do so.
  
  Examination:
  The examination can take place at any Sylvan Prometric Testing Centre. Technikon SA's Prometric Testing Centre is only available at the Florida campus. The prices of the examination ARE NOT INCLUDED in the price of the short course. The prices of the examination will vary from centre to centre and from course to course.
  
  Cost:
  Information regarding pricing can be obtained by phoning (011) 471-2208, or e-mail shortcourses@tsa.ac.za
  
  Courses:
  

• CREDIT CARD
  
  If you decide to purchase a short course, fill in the short course registration form (included at the back of this calendar), sign it and fax it to us.
  
• DIRECT PAYMENT
  (NOT for payment of student accounts, only short course payments)
  
  Pay the course fee into the following account:
  ABSA

Exemption granted towards TSA's formal IT programmes

The following table gives an indication of subjects that form a part of our instructional programmes, from which you may be exempted upon completion of the short courses listed below: