Varsity College IIE Bachelor of Computer & Information Sciences in Application Development

Varsity College IIE Bachelor of Computer & Information Sciences in Application Development

Varsity College IIE Bachelor of Computer & Information Sciences in Application Development, Introduction to IIE Bachelor of Computer & Information Sciences in Application Development
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The IIE Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences in Application Development provides candidates with a thorough theoretical grounding and knowledge base in the key principles of information technology (IT), programming, mobile application development across platforms, web development, database design, troubleshooting, testing, connectivity, customisation and project management. Graduates will develop meaningful software development acumen grounded in a deep understanding of holistic application programming and development. This qualification has been designed to develop graduates’ abilities to design, implement and manage solution‐focused, systemic thinkers who can develop software solutions for any device or platform in the South African economy.
The outcomes for this qualification were identified as critical to drive a successful career in software development providing competent desktop and mobile application developers in the private and the public sectors. By understanding business processes in the context of business rules, graduates will be able to solve business problems and meet business needs through software application development. Graduates will be suitably prepared to demonstrate competencies in application development, and to contribute to the economic well‐being of their organisation in a responsible manner.

What is this Degree’s accreditation status?

The IIE’s Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences in Application Development (BCAD) is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and is registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as a 365 credit qualification on level 7 (SAQA ID:97600).

Who is the Bachelor’s degree aimed at?

This Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences in Application Development (BCAD) degree is aimed at students who are keen to the emergence of Cloud Computing as a technology, mobile application as well as web development processes. This degree addresses both the need for mobile application development and the need for Cloud Computing development on both the server and the clientside.
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