Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Security and Network Engineering) - Online Full Time

Programme overview:

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Security and Network Engineering) - Online Full Time next start date Next start date: 17 February 2025
5 May 2025
21 July 2025
29 September 2025
Next New Students Orientation Date:
10 February 2025
Returning Students Start Date:
27 January 2025
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Security and Network Engineering) - Online Full Time study mode Campuses:
Bedfordview
Bloemfontein
Cape Town - Mowbray
Cape Town - TygerValley
Durban (Umhlanga)
East London
Midrand
Mbombela (Nelspruit)
Nelson Mandela Bay
Potchefstroom
Pretoria
Vanderbijlpark

Remote and distant students join a campus where the programme is offered
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Security and Network Engineering) - Online Full Time duration Duration:
Full-Time (Online)
• Minimum: 3 years
• Maximum: 5 years
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Security and Network Engineering) - Online Full Time support Support: Fully supported


Programme details:

NQF Level 7 | Technology | Online Full Time | Degree: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology | Saqa Id: 120690
The specialised nature of this degree prepares you for work in many areas in the Information Technology industry that are related to Computer Networking, Network Analysis, Cybersecurity and
IP Network Engineering.

Security and Network engineering is a branch of Information Technology that is inclined towards the application of principles used in the field of engineering and computing, for the design and implementation of computer networks which focuses on high-level design and planning.

This qualification is specially designed for students interested in the selection and configuration of appropriate data communication components to meet users and corporate needs. It will also help students in gaining the expertise required for the construction of a reliable and high-performing network integrating LAN, WAN, Internet, and intranet components which entail network modelling and analysis.

Furthermore, students will be equipped with the knowledge required to secure a network by adopting relevant policies and practices to prevent and monitor unauthorised access, misuse, modification, or denial of computer network and network-accessible resources.
 
Substantial knowledge required to defend computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks will also be gained.

You will also develop essential skills for the world of work, such as analytical and abstract thinking, effective decision-making, self-discipline, being innovative, adapting to change, working in teams and communicating effectively.


More information:

Entry requirements
• National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor degree entry or an international school-leaving certificate equivalent to NQF level 4. Universities South Africa (USAf) exemption certificate to be provided.

• 50% or above for Grade 12 Mathematics. Students with Mathematics Literacy (50% or more) must enrol for, and complete, Introduction to Mathematics and Mathematics for Degree Studies B (IT) before attempting Mathematics 1A. Students with Pure Mathematics (less than 50%, but greater than 30%) must enrol for, and complete, Mathematics for Degree Studies B (IT) before attempting Mathematics 1A.

• Alternatively, a prospective student should have successfully completed the relevant Eduvos foundation programme. On successful completion of the relevant foundation programme, students are required to apply to Universities South Africa (USAf) for a certificate of exemption in order to be admitted to a degree programme.
 
Or
 
• Alternatively a student should have successfully completed a relevant higher certificate qualification.
Pricing
Price:
From R67 400 per year (based on full settlement payment option) - excluding hardware/software requirements. Please consult the fee structure for additional information.

Eduvos offers flexible payment options

Programme accreditation
• Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE)
• South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Possible career options
Career choices for you as a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology graduate are varied, and employment opportunities exist in both IT and in business:
• Database Administration
• Database Management
• IT Management
• IP Network Engineering
• Project Administration
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Hardware, Network and Cybersecurity
• Cloud Computing
This qualification is offered at the following campuses


Bedfordview, Bloemfontein, Cape Town - Mowbray, Cape Town - TygerValley, Durban (Umhlanga), East London, Midrand, Mbombela (Nelspruit), Nelson Mandela Bay, Potchefstroom, Pretoria, Vanderbijlpark



International students


International students are welcome to apply for this programme.

For international student requirements please kindly check International Students Admissions


Calling all students from Angola, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brunei, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominica, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe.


Qualification structure
This is an outline of the modules for this qualification per level.

Data for intake starting: 17 February 2025

    Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Security and Network Engineering) - Online Full Time - Year 1
    Admission Fee (ADMIN1-B00) - Admission Fee
    Network+ (CompTIA Certification Voucher) (ITVNA0-EXT) - External Certification
    A+ (CompTIA Certification Voucher) (ITVAA0-EXT) - External Certification
    Computer Skills (Microsoft) (ITSMA1-T11) - Fundamental
    Non-Technical Skills for IT Professionals (ITPFA1-T11) - Fundamental
    Introduction to Programming (ITPLA1-T22) - Fundamental
    Mathematics 1A (ITMTA1-T22) - Fundamental
    Linux-based Operating System (ITLSA1-T22) - Fundamental
    Cloud Based Technologies (ITCFA1-T33) - Fundamental
    Introduction to Information Systems (ITISA1-T33) - Fundamental
    AI Ethics and Privacy (ITAIA1-T33) - Fundamental
    Computer Network Technologies (ITCTA1-T44) - Fundamental
    Mathematics 1B (ITMTB1-T44) - Fundamental
    Procedural Programming (ITPPA1-T44) - Fundamental
    Mathematics for Computing (ITMCA1-T22) - Fundamental
    Computer Network and Security (ITCNA1-T12) - Fundamental


    Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Security and Network Engineering) - Online Full Time - Year 2
    Admission Fee (ADMIN1-B00) - Admission Fee
    Advanced Networking (ITNAA2-T12) - Core
    Python Network Programming (ITPNA2-T12) - Core
    IoT Wireless Networks (ITWNA2-T22) - Core
    IT Project Management (ITPMA2-T33) - Core
    Web Server Management (ITCOA2-T33) - Core
    Mobile Computing (ITMCA2-T33) - Core
    Security Analysis of IoT Networks and Platforms (ITSIA2-T44) - Core
    Network Security (ITNSA2-T44) - Core
    Enterprise Network Management (ITENA2-T44) - Core
    Database Systems (ITDSA2-T12) - Fundamental


    Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Security and Network Engineering) - Online Full Time - Year 3
    Admission Fee (ADMIN1-B00) - Admission Fee
    Risk Analysis and Cyber Security Assessments (ITRAA3-T33) - Core
    Project: Cyber Security (ITNPA3-T34) - Core
    Business Management and Entrepreneurship (ITBEA3-T44) - Core
    Object Oriented Systems Analysis and Design (ITOOA3-T11) - Core
    Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing (ITHTA3-T11) - Core
    Research Design and Methodology (ITDMA3-T22) - Core
    4IR Technologies (ITTNA3-T22) - Fundamental
    Operating Systems (ITOPA3-T33) - Fundamental