Bachelor of Science in Software Development Honours

Qualification Description:

The software development programme was designed in response to Software Development challenges affecting Namibia and the Region. Namibia is a fast growing technologically-based economy. The growth requires certain skills and competences in Software Development. The qualification equips students with the essential tools and proven techniques (including business as well as IT skills specialising in the development of software) that can help solve specific technically problems to spearhead major developmental initiatives and create culture of innovation and engagement.

Upon completion, graduates would have acquired knowledge of Software Development, Computer Systems and Management that will enable them to analyse, design and implement Software Solutions in a wide range of real-world problems. Graduates will also be able to recognize the multidisciplinary nature of Software Development, become familiar with information system architecture and be able to evaluate Software effectiveness in a business enterprise.

Admission requirements

• To be registered for this qualification, candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Software Development at NQF Level 7 or any equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. The equivalent of any of the above is as determined by university senate.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunity for graduates of this qualification include but not limited to:

• Senior Programmer
• Senior Programmer Analyst
• Senior Software Engineer
• Senior System Administrator
• Senior System Analyst
• Senior System Architect
• System Designer
• Senior Systems Analyst
• Senior Systems Software Engineer
• Senior Web Administrator
• Senior Web Developer
• Senior Database Administrator

Courses to be covered