Diploma in ICT in Support Services

Diploma in ICT in Support Services is a Diploma program taught at Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science, South Africa. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Diploma in ICT in Support Services provides a professional and vocational qualification combining theoretical and practical knowledge in ICT support services management and support governance. Students study core ICT concepts including programming, information systems, IT skills, and system software. The program balances theoretical learning with practical exposure through projects and presentations, targeting previously disadvantaged students. It emphasizes student-centred learning with community-based projects and technology use. The course prepares graduates to design ICT solutions, maintain ICT equipment, manage information centres, and support ICT value systems in organizations. Assessment includes formative and summative methods to provide continuous and final evaluations. Students must complete 360 SAQA credits to graduate.

Modules

• Development Software I
• Information Systems I
• Information Technology Skills I
• System Software I

The minimum requirements for admission in Diploma in ICT in Support Services at Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science as pre-requiste for admission in Diploma in ICT in Support Services.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) with diploma or bachelor's endorsement and APS: 22 (with Mathematics) or 24 (with Mathematics Literacy)
• English minimum score: 4 (50-59%)
• Mathematics minimum score: 3 (40-49%) or Mathematical Literacy 5 (60-69%)
• SENIOR CERTIFICATE (SC) with Full exemption or school leaving; English and Mathematics scores as specified
• NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL (NCV4) with 50% in English, Life Orientation, Mathematics (or 60% in Math Literacy), and 60% in at least one specified technical subject
• International students considered via institutional equivalence and SAQA benchmarking if required
• Mature Age Endorsement as per General Prospectus G1.6

Please check detail of study units at https://www.wsu.ac.za/en/faculties-wsu/engineering-built-environment-and-it/faculty-departments/department-of-network-and-information-and-technology/programmes/diploma-in-ict-in-support-services

18 fully funded scholarships are listed for South Africa. See South Africa scholarships.