Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSc IT)
Gain core IT skills and hands-on experience with technologies driving the digital future.
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If you're ready to be at the forefront of Africa's digital transformation, this IT degree is for you. The Richfield Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSc IT) is designed for bold minds who see technology not just as code and circuits, but as the driving force reshaping the future.
Today's IT landscape extends far beyond building computer systems and networks, and thousands of new careers are emerging in fields such as Computer Science and Data Analysis as we transition into the Digital Age.
With this degree, you'll master cutting-edge technologies including Cloud Computing, Internet of Things, Business Intelligence, Mobile Computing, and Digital Applications Development – from automating complex business processes to implementing robust cybersecurity measures.
As you move through the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in Programming, Emerging Technologies, IT Management, or Network Engineering by choosing elective modules to get you ready for your future.
Curriculum
Admission Requirements
You can gain admission to the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology if you meet one of the following:
National Senior Certificate
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an endorsement for admission to a Degree.
RGIT HCIT/HCSE
Students who have passed RGIT HCIT/HCSE or an equivalent level 5 in the field of Information Technology. A-level students pass in two subjects.
O-level students
O-level students who have passed 12th class, or an equivalent A-level examination, or senior secondary school certificate, or a technical diploma after secondary school certificate with English and Maths in terms of the secondary education system.
Mature Age Exemption
For students above the age of 23 as set out in the Higher Education Regulations.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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Possible Career Paths
- Web Developer
- Software Engineer
- Business and Data Analyst
- Database Designer and Administrator
- IT Manager
- Information Security Analyst
- System Analyst & Designer
- Cyber Security Compliance Consultant
- Data Analysis
- Computer Science
Accreditation
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology (Pty) Ltd is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE), registered with the Department of Higher Education & Training as a Private Higher Education Institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997, Registration Certificate No. 2000/HE07/008, registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), endorsed by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) – for the BCom AGA programme and has partnerships with global leaders such as IBM, AWS, Oracle, Cisco, and Salesforce for industry-recognised certifications.
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