On passing this programme the learners will be able to demonstrate an ability to consider a range of options and make decisions about:
Business Communication Structures that gives candidates an understanding of the various types of communication structures within organisations, i.e. written communication, interviews, presentations, meetings and interviews.
Information Systems that gives candidates knowledge of the methods, disciplines, techniques and skills used by IT systems development teams so that they have a thorough appreciation of how such teams operate and the implications for the business users and customers of IT systems. This specifically does not require candidates to have any skills in programming or other aspects of the development process. Candidates will, however, be expected to have a good understanding of some of the mathematical techniques that are necessary for system design.
Systems Technology that gives candidates a detailed and secure foundation in the various computer technologies that they must master in order to function effectively in a technical role.
Business Organisation that gives candidates an understanding of the various types of organisation, the principal functional areas within organisations, the information needs of organisations and the needs of employees in the workplace.
Computer Skills where learners should know the basics of Information Technology and they must know how to use the personal computer and manage the files. They should also know how to use and manipulate Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database and Presentation tools.
Structured Programming Methods that is to give students a thorough grounding in the key concepts, techniques and methods to have emerged over time as programming has evolved into a process with increasingly formalised approaches.
JAVA where learners should design and develop different programs. Learners will use different techniques to solve problems.
Electronic Commerce. Learners should be able to explain what e-commerce is.
The Internet that has become a major tool in business for accessing information, promoting company image and as a marketing tool. Good design of a web site is therefore important and the learners should be able to design and develop good web sites.
Integrated assessment.
Learner assessment must be a true reflection of the understanding of the content by the learner. The theoretical background of the offering must be thoroughly understood, but in such a way that its relevance to the practical application of the offering is grasped. The nature of the programme is such that all material must be able to be applied in the real world – learner assessment is directed towards evaluating not only the learner`s theoretical grasp but also its application thereof.
Learners are assessed on a per module basis, with all modules being freestanding of each other. The semester mark comprises the total accumulated marks obtained in tests, projects, and assignments etc. for a particular module during the semester with a view to admission to the final examination of that module.
Semester marks are generally comprised of the following:
weekly class tests for each module – duration 10-15 minutes – Learners do self-evaluation.
larger class tests for each module (one or more depending on length of module) – duration 50 minutes.
one semester test per module each semester covering all work to date – duration
1 – 3 hours.
practical projects where appropriate.
Weight of theory/practical components varies between modules as appropriate. Weighting of various components and calculation of marks is subject to the assessment regulations of Centurion Akademie, but departures from these regulations are permitted where the requirements of the course structure call for such departures.
Admission to culminating assessments (examinations). A minimum semester mark of 40% for each module is required for admission to final examinations for each module. Class tests and semester tests cannot be re-written. Work pieces, practical projects etc. cannot be redone or re-written.
A learner requires a final mark of 50% to pass a module, subject to obtaining a sub minimum of 40% in the final examination. In the event of there being more than one paper in the final examination, a sub minimum of 40% must be obtained in each paper.If a learner obtains between 35% and 39% in a final examination or in one of the final examination papers, the learner shall qualify for a supplementary examination. A learner who fails after the supplementary examination shall fail the module.
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