IIE Advanced Diploma in Application Development

Overview

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 Delivery

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 .

Contact (Full-time): Contact lectures take place during the day, on weekdays, at the following campuses: Bloemfontein, Braamfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Nelson Mandela Bay, Polokwane, and Pretoria.

Outline

SKILLS YOU WILL DEVELOP

The qualification will produce graduates with the necessary specialised 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 analysing, 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

•    Data Research Programmer  
•    Mid-Level Programmer Analyst 
•    Junior to Mid-Level Application Developer
•    Junior to Mid-Level Cloud Developer 
•    Junior to Mid-Level Software Quality Tester 
•    Data Source Developer
•    Cloud Computing Developer Integrator

DURATION
This is a one-year qualification offered by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) at IIE Rosebank College.

MODE OF DELIVERY
Contact (Full-time): Contact lectures take place during the day, on weekdays, at the following campuses: Bloemfontein, Braamfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Mbombela, Nelson Mandela Bay, Polokwane, and Pretoria.

Qualification Accreditation

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.

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

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Modules

year 1
Semester 1

• Application Development Security    
• Application Programming 3A
• Cloud Development A    
• Introduction to Research

Semester 2

• Application Programming 3B    
• Cloud Development B    
• Software Engineering    
• Work Integrated Learning

Examination

Exams are written at an exam centre and, in some instances, online. These details will be specified in your programme assessment schedule.

Device Requirements

DEVICE AND CONNECTIVITY SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR ONLINE STUDY:

• Reliable internet connection (we recommend 5-10 GB of data per month and an internet speed of at least 0.15 Mbps)
• Desktop PC or laptop with at least an i3 processor and 4GB RAM memory
• Windows 8 or macOS 10.15 (Microsoft Office 365 is available as a free download for IIE students), and Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Chromium or Firefox
• A working webcam and microphone
• An uninterrupted power supply is also highly recommended

Pathways

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. 

Important Information

This fact sheet is accurate at the time of publication. The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) reserves the right to alter any of the content prior to the commencement of registration due to changes in regulation, policy,market requirements or any other valid reason.