Bachelor of Information Technology in Data Science at Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

This Bachelor of Information Technology in Data Science (BITDS), is a 360 credits, Higher Education Bachelor's Degree type, at NQF level 7, accredited by the CHE (Council of Higher Education). The Bachelor of Information Technology in Data Science is an advanced, multi-year programme designed to develop both foundational computing skills and specialised expertise in extracting, analysing, and interpreting data to drive decision-making.

Faculty: School of Information Technology & Data Science | Duration: 3 Years, 360 Credits / Minimum 3 Years, maximum 6 Years, 360 Credits | Study mode: blended | Intake: February 2027 (start date 15 Feb 2027) | Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Computer Systems & Operating Environments, Cloud Platforms, Databases & Application Development, Mathematics for Information Technology, Professional Business Communication, Digital Productivity & Office Applications, Software Development Fundamentals, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks .

Career pathways

Data Science Professional: Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology in Data Science are skilled in extracting, analysing, interpreting, and visualising complex datasets to support data-driven decision-making

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements Grade 12 | National Senior Certificate (NSC) | NC(V) NQF4 with admission to a Bachelor's Degree with a pass in Mathematical Literacy and English OR A Higher Certificate in Information Technology with a minimum pass mark of 50% for all modules OR The equivalent combination of the above entrance requirements will be considered, on an individual basis.

ZAR 59,892 a year (2027). Full-time hybrid learning method; page states '*Pricing per year' (per year). Excludes the registration fee (R7000) and study-kit/device costs. Source

Applications for the 2027 academic year are open; applicants apply with their latest Grade 12 term results or final Grade 11 results and a copy of their South African ID.

Apply through the official page: https://applications.myaie.ac/

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