ACCESSIBLE

DIPLOMA IN SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT:

ANYTIME ANYWHERE!
Online Mediated
Distance Learning
Dip. (Systems Development)
SAQA ID 91923
This programme is offered by Boston City Campus & Business College Head Office in the DURATION CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
distance mode of provision, with all other Boston City Campus & Business Colleges operating
as Support Centres. Apply to register at any Boston City Campus & Business College branch Based on credits and notional hours of this qualification, the minimum duration is six Junior Business Systems Analyst, Data Analyst, Security
countrywide. semesters over a period of three years, and the maximum duration is nine years.
Solutions Enterprise Account Manager,
Please request the Fact Sheet for additional, detailed programme information. OUTCOMES Junior Usability Analyst and Test Analyst
YEAR ONE MODULES On completion of the programme, graduates will have the necessary knowledge and Junior Programmer, Software Developer, Web
practical skills required to:
Semester A • Operate effectively in the workplace using a number of Windows-based end-user Developer, Data Warehouse Developer
• Computer Literacy (HCLT101-1) applications
• Academic Literacy (HALP1181) Database Developer, Solution Engineer, IT Project
• Apply general business principles to real life situations
• Systems Development 1 (Java) (HSYD100-1) • Manage information technology systems analysis functions in organisations Manager or Team Leader
• IT Systems Management 1 (HISM100-1) • Demonstrate project management skills for technology
• Develop and maintain information technology systems Junior Architect, Assistant Manager/Manager
Semester B • Identify the socio-economic needs of society and display cultural sensitivity within
• Computer Literacy Advanced (HCLT102-1) organisations Customer Relationship, Key Account Supervisor and IT
• Technical Systems and Support (A+) (HTSS100-1)
Sales, Assistant Manager/Manager
• Introduction to Business Management (HBMN102-1) ENTRY REQUIREMENT
• Praxis 1 (HPX100-1) Junior Researcher, Analyst, Business
National Senior Certificate (NSC), with English passed with endorsement for admission
YEAR TWO MODULES to Diploma study; or National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)), with English passed with Advisor/Consultant
endorsement for admission to Diploma study; or prior to 2009, Senior Certificate with
Semester A English as one of the modules passed.
• Database Programming 2 (DB Technologies & SQL) (HDBP200-1)
• Business Ethics (HBMN201-1) A number of post school qualifications may be used for admission and/or advanced
• Andriod App Development (HASD200-1) placement into the diploma programme with due regard for the 50% credit transfer rule and
• Praxis S2 (DB Technologies, SQL & Java) (HPXS200-1) guidelines of progression and articulation. For example, a Higher Certificate, NQF (HEQSF)
Level 5, minimum Credits 120; or a Certificate, NQF (OQSF) Level 5, minimum Credits 120.
Semester B
• Systems Development 2A (HSYD201-1) PROGRAMME CATEGORY
• Systems Development 2B (Security+) (HSYD202-2)
BOSTON UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME
YEAR THREE MODULES
On successful completion the Learner will be issued a Diploma in Systems Development
Semester A NQF Level 6, SAQA ID 91923, minimum 364 credits from Boston City Campus & Business
• Systems Analysis and Design 3 (HSAD300-1) College
• Workflow Management 3 (HWFM300-1)
• Systems Development Project Management 3 (HSPM300-1) FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
• Praxis S3A (Ethical Hacking) (HPXS301-1)
Consider a Boston Bachelor’s Degree.
Semester B
• Systems Development 3 (HSYD300-1)
• Software Testing 3 (HSFT300-1)
• Praxis S3B (Cyber Law, Project Development & Execution) (HPXS302-1)

All modules are compulsory and must be passed.

Various Assessment Strategies (ASC, ASW, AS1 to AS5) are used throughout the modules in
the programme. For example, AS3 is predominately applied in this programme and consists
of a Formative Assessment (FA1), also known as an assignment or test, which count forty
percent (40%) towards the overall mark. Summative Assessments in the form of a final
exam or capstone project (SA1), count fifty percent (50%), and a research or reflective essay
(SA2) count ten percent (10%) towards the overall mark. No supplementary assessment
is provided for FA1 or FA2. A maximum of one (1) additional supplementary assessment
opportunity is provided for SA1 and SA2 respectively, which will be charged for. An overall
mark of fifty percent (50%) is required to pass a module. Please consult the Fact Sheet and
Student Rulebook for additional, detailed programme information.

INTERNATIONAL

Additionally, Learners may opt to sit for International CompTIA Examinations at Boston City
Campus. These examination fees are excluded but charged at cost.