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Advanced Diploma in Application Development at The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd

The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

Programme overview

The IIE Advanced Diploma in Application Development is a 120-credit NQF Level 7 qualification (SAQA ID 120603) offered at IIE Rosebank College. It provides an advanced, applied specialisation in application development for commercial enterprises and entrepreneurial ventures, with depth in programming, research and professional skills and a route to postgraduate study.

Faculty: Faculty of Information and Communications Technology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Semester 1: Application Development Security, Enterprise Application Development, Cloud Development A and Introduction to Research for ICT. Semester 2: Advanced Application Development, Cloud Development B, Software Engineering and Work Integrated Learning.

Career pathways

Junior to mid-level Application Developer, Junior to mid-level Cloud Developer, Cloud Computing Developer Integrator, Data Research Programmer, Mid-level Programmer Analyst, Data Source Developer, Junior to mid-level Software Quality Tester.

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Entry requirements

An appropriate Bachelor's Degree, Diploma or relevant equivalent (at least 360 credits, NQF Level 6). If the discipline is not sufficiently cognate, additional coursework is required. International applicants: SAQA NQF Level 6 Evaluation Certificate in an appropriate field. Senate discretionary admission through Recognition of Prior Learning (IIE010) with certificates and a CV showing relevant qualifications or work experience.

Duration: 1 year full-time

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