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Diploma in Information and Communication Technology in Applications Development at Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

The Diploma in Information and Communication Technology in Applications Development is designed to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to create and manage software applications. This program covers key areas such as programming languages, software engineering principles, mobile and web application development, and database management. Students gain practical experience in designing, coding, testing, and deploying applications, preparing them for real-world challenges in the technology sector.

Faculty: Faculty of Accounting and Informatics  |  Department: Department of Information Technology  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Year 1 - Semester 1: Cornerstone 101 (CSTN101 ) - 12 Credits ICT Literacy and Skills (ICTL101) - 8 Credits Business Fundamentals 1 (BFND101 ) - 12 Credits Applications Development 1A (APDA101) - 12 Credits Fundamentals of Computer Security (FCSC101) - 8 Credits Information Systems 1 (INSS101) - 8 Credits Semester 1 Total Credits: 60

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Application information

Entry requirements

National Senior Certificate (NSC): English: 3 English (1st Adissional Language): 3 Mathematics: 3 Mathametics Literacy: 6 TWO 20 Credit Subjects (not more than ONE language): 3 In Addition: ONE Recognised NSC 20 Credit Subject: 3 | Senior Certificate (SC): English HG: E English SG: C Mathematics HG: E Mathematics HG: C | National Certificate Vocational (NCV): At least 50% in THREE fundamental subjects including English At least 60% in THREE compulsory vocational subjects

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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