Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Business Analysis (Extended) at Walter Sisulu University

Programme overview

This Walter Sisulu University diploma (NQF Level 7, 120 credits) is offered at the Potsdam site in Buffalo City and provides a professional, vocational qualification for the ICT industry, training graduates to apply advanced design, development, implementation and maintenance techniques to software products and systems. Modules cover research methodology, a year-long project, software development, software engineering, application technology, IT management and database systems.

Faculty: Engineering, Built Environment and IT | Department: Department of Business and Application Development | Duration: 1 year

What you will study

Research Methodology; Projects; Development Software; Functional Management; Software Engineering; Advanced Development Software; Application Technology; Information Technology Management; Database Systems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

NQF Level 6 qualification with 360 credits in Information and Communication Technology majoring in Applications Development or a cognate discipline, with at least 60% achievement in the majors; applicants below 60% with two years of relevant experience may also be considered.

Applications for the 2027 academic year open on 1 June 2026. International applications close on 30 September 2026 and general applications close on 31 October 2026. The application fee is R100 (non-refundable); applications are made online only.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wsu.ac.za/en/study-with-us/application-and-registration/how-to-apply-the-process

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