Information Communications Technologies (ICT)
Diploma in Systems Development
Study the Diploma in Systems Development with Boston City Campus. This course shows you how software systems are planned, built and improved in South Africa and global business environments.
It gives you a clear foundation in coding, system logic and structured problem solving. You learn how technology supports real organisational processes and how strong system design keeps operations running smoothly.
When you study with Boston, you work through scenarios that reflect real development environments. You break down requirements, create working solutions and test how they perform in practice. This builds the mindset needed to work in technical teams and support the systems businesses rely on every day.
This Diploma also offers a pathway to further study through a Boston Degree or Advanced Diploma.
Diploma in Systems Development
Time to Complete
3 Years (min) - 9 Years (max)
Study Options
Full-time or Part-time
Credits
364
NQF Level
6
SAQA ID
91923
Field of Study
Entry Requirements
National Senior Certificate (NSC), with English passed with endorsement for admission to Diploma study; or National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)), with English passed with endorsement for admission to Diploma study; or prior to 2009, Senior Certificate with English as one of the modules passed.
A number of post school qualifications may be used for admission and/or advanced placement into the diploma programme with due regard for the 50% credit transfer rule and guidelines of progression and articulation. For example, a Higher Certificate, NQF (HEQSF) Level 5, minimum Credits 120; or a Certificate, NQF (OQSF) Level 5, minimum Credits 120.
This programme is offered by Boston City Campus in the distance mode of education with support provided at Learner Support Centres. Apply to register at any Boston City Campus Learner Support Centre nationwide.
All modules are compulsory and must be passed.
Learners may opt to sit for International CompTIA and AWS Academy examinations at Boston City Campus. These examination fees are excluded but charged at cost.
Possible employment opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Junior Business Systems Analyst, Data Analyst, Security Solutions Enterprise Account Manager
- Junior Programmer, Software Developer, Web Developer, Data Warehouse Developer
- Database Developer, Solution Engineer, IT Project Manager or Team Leader
- Junior Architect, Assistant Manager/Manager
- Customer Relationship, Key Account Supervisor and IT Sales, Assistant Manager/Manager
Did you know that Boston does not work on a points system
Although your subjects may be considered, Boston does not use a point system for entry.
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Various How You’ll Be Assessed (ASC, ASW, AS1 to AS5) are used throughout the modules in the programme. For example, AS3 is predominately applied in this programme and consists of a
Formative Assessments (FA1 and FA2), also known as assignments or tests, which count forty percent (40%) – twenty percent (20%) each – towards the overall mark.
Summative Assessments in the form of a final exam or capstone project (SA1), count fifty percent (50%), and a research or reflective essay (SA2) count ten percent (10%) towards the overall mark.
No supplementary assessment is provided for FA1 or FA2. A maximum of one (1) additional supplementary assessment opportunity is provided for SA1 and SA2 respectively, which will be charged for.
Please consult the Fact Sheet and Student Rulebook for additional, detailed programme information.
On completion of the programme, graduates will have the necessary knowledge and practical skills required to:
- Operate effectively in the workplace using a number of Windows-based end-user applications
- Apply general business principles to real life situations
- Manage information technology systems analysis functions in organisations
- Demonstrate project management skills for technology
- Develop and maintain information technology systems
- Identify the socio-economic needs of society and display cultural sensitivity within Organisations
BOSTON HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMME
On successful completion the Learner will be issued a Diploma in Systems Development, NQF Level 6, SAQA ID 91923, minimum 364 credits from Boston City Campus.