Higher Certificate in Computing: Computer Systems Architecture

Higher Certificate in Computing
Programme Type: Higher Certificate
SAQA ID: 120669
Faculty: Technology
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Programme Overview

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Duration Duration varies by study mode.
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Programme details

This Higher Certificate in Computing: Computer Systems Architecture - Campus Full Time is designed to present the fundamentals of computer systems architecture, incorporating the intertwined hardware and software components and subsystems. These essential components facilitate the input, processing, and output of data within a computer system.

 

This qualification aims to widen access to higher education and boost career prospects in the rapidly evolving field of information technology (IT). Encompassing a broad range of topics, including Central Processing Units (CPUs), memory systems, input and output devices, Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) operations, and programme execution. Explore the concepts of operating systems, hardware management and computer networks together with the practical skills needed to diagnose, troubleshoot, and maintain computer systems taking the security of these systems into consideration. 

Entry Requirements Important

South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor’s degree, Diploma or Higher Certificate pass.
Or a National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by the Council of General and Further Education and Training with a Bachelor’s degree, Diploma or Higher Certificate pass.
Or a certificate of evaluation on a minimum NQF level 4 for foreign qualification issued by SAQA.
Or a letter or certificate confirming an exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf) for any other school-leaving results.
Or completion of a Bachelor’s degree, Diploma, Higher Certificate or equivalent.

Pricing

From R47 672 per year (based on full settlement payment option) - excluding hardware/software requirements. Please consult the fee structure for additional information.

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Possible career options:
  

  • Database Developer

  • IT Project Manager

  • Network Administrator

  • Network Engineer

  • Network Analyst

  • Security Engineer

  • Information Security Analyst

  • Penetration Tester

  • Computer Systems Architect

  • Computer Hardware Engineer

  • Data Analyst

  • Python Programmer

  • Software Developer

  • Software Development Project Manager

  • Web Designer

  • Web Developer

  • IT Strategist/Consultant

  • Information Systems Manager

Systems Architecture

Database Design and Development

Managing a Successful Computing Project

Maths for Computing

Networking

Professional Practice

Programming Fundamentals

Security 

Accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE)
Registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)

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International students are welcome to apply for this programme. For international student requirements please kindly check International Students Admissions.

Accepting applications from:

AngolaBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelizeBotswanaBruneiBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaColombiaCyprusDR CongoDominicaEritreaEswatiniEthiopiaFijiGabonGambiaGhanaGrenadaGuyanaIndiaIrelandIsraelItalyJamaicaJordanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitLesothoLiberiaMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritiusMicronesiaMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNetherlandsNigeriaOmanPakistanPalauPapua New GuineaPhilippinesQatarRwandaSaint LuciaSamoaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSolomon IslandsSouth AfricaSouth SudanSri LankaSudanSwazilandTanzaniaTongaTrinidad and TobagoTuvaluUgandaUAEUnited KingdomUnited StatesVanuatuZambiaZimbabwe

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