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NB: this information was accurate at the time of publication and is valid for the 2024 academic year. The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) reserves the right to alter any of the content prior to commencement of registration due to changes in regulation, policy, market requirements or any other valid reason.
The purpose of this qualification
The purpose of the IIE Advanced Diploma in Application Development is to provide graduates with an advanced understanding of application development. This qualification offers a thorough, focused, and applied specialization which meets the requirements for application development in commercial enterprises and entrepreneurial ventures. This qualification will enhance the flexibility and agility of application solution developers through the inculcation of a deep and systematic understanding of current thinking, practice, theory, and methodology in application development.
MODE OF DELIVER
Distance (Online): This IIE qualification is available online through IIE distance learning for individuals wanting to study and work an IIE distance student, you will receive all your support online from a dedicated team of IIE RC online tutors. Speak to a student advisor for more information.
Skills You Will Develop
The qualification will produce graduates with the necessary specialized theoretical and practical skills in the latest techniques and technologies employed within the Application Development industry. This qualification will strengthen and deepen the graduates’ knowledge and develop their applied competence in analyzing, interpreting, and understanding application development technologies and tools. It will further develop the graduates’ depth of knowledge in programming, research, and professional skills while offering an opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies.
Possible Careers
Your qualification has weight!
The IIE Advanced Diploma in Application Development 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 120-credit qualification on Level 7 (SAQA ID No: 120603). On successful completion you will receive an Advanced Diploma in Application Development from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa.
To be awarded this qualification, a minimum final year mark of 50% for each module must be achieved.
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All our IIE Rosebank College registered students get free software. The software includes and is not limited to MS Excel, MS Project, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook, which come with Office 365 bundle. Students can access the software online using their RCCONNECT email addresses on office 365 or visit the campus IT Department to get FTP access to download the software.
DEVICE REQUIREMENTS
What are the benefits of an IIE distance (online) qualification?
The IIE’s distance (online) delivery mode provides you with the agility of studying towards a tertiary qualification asynchronously, at different times from different locations. Distance students need to commit to approximately 20-25 hours a week for distance engagement (most of which is after hours) with material and assessments to succeed.
Here are some of the benefits you can expect:
EXAMINATION CENTRE OPTIONS FOR ASSESSMENTS WRITTEN ON CAMPUS
From 2024, we are planning to offer you the ability to write your exam online, which will be invigilated.
WHERE ASSESSMENTS CANNOT BE WRITTEN ONLINE OR STUDENTS DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO AN APPROPRIATE DEVICE
How will The IIE’s ROSEBANK College support your online learning as a distance (online) STUDENT?
The distance teaching and learning approach is designed to allow you the freedom to self-govern your learning
experiences according to your individual needs. You are at the centre of your own learning journey, and by offering curated engagement opportunities, we partner with you to:
Minimum Admission Requirements | |
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An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or a Diploma or relevant equivalent (at least 360 credits, NQF Level 6). | If the discipline of the degree or diploma is not considered sufficiently cognate, a student may still be admitted but may be required to do additional coursework. |
International A SAQA NQF Level 6 Evaluation Certificate in an appropriate field. |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Where candidates do not satisfy the formal admission requirements for this qualification, The IIE may consider an admission application in terms of the Credit Accumulation and Transfer, Recognition of Prior Learning and Qualification Completion Policy (IIE010).
If applicant does not meet minimum admission requirements and there is no alternative (such as completion of NQP modules) but they have relevant experience, the following must be requested to consider admission via RPL:
Qual Code | Module Code | Module Name | Semester |
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ADAD113 | APDS | Application Development Security | Semester 1 |
ADAD113 | APPR73111 | Application Programming 3A | Semester 1 |
ADAD113 | CLDV7111 | Cloud Development A | Semester 1 |
ADAD113 | INRS7321 | Introduction to Research | Semester 1 |
ADAD113 | APPR7112 | Application Programming 3B | Semester 2 |
ADAD113 | CLDV7112 | Cloud Development B | Semester 2 |
ADAD113 | SOEN7112 | Software Engineering | Semester 2 |
ADAD113 | XADA7112 | Work Integrated Learning | Semester 2 |
Cash Fee Per Module
R4 390
Total (Per Annum)
R35 120
Deposit Per Module
R1 497
5 Monthly Installments
R699
Terms Fee Per Module
R4 990
The Independent Institute of Education (THE IIE) offers you the opportunity to start with a higher certificate and progress into a diploma or degree. There are several pathways offered by The IIE at IIE Rosebank College, that enable access to higher-level qualifications. Speak to the student advisor for more information.
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