Certificate in Business Information Systems

Qualification Description:

Certificate in Business Information Systems is designed in response to the information technology challenges affecting Namibia and the region. Namibia suffers a shortage of well-trained computer specialists and as the Information Technology (IT) industry continues with its rapid growth, so does that shortage become greater. The growth requires certain skills and competences in information technology. The qualification is motivated by the increasingly critical role of information systems within organizations which has created a demand for graduates who are knowledgeable about both information systems and business. 

The Qualification is designed to give students a competitive advantage in pursuing a career in business or IT based on the blending of technological and business competencies. This course will help students to understand development concepts and professional issues relevant to business information systems. The main purpose of this course is to bring an integration of Information Systems in the Business Environment with management issues.

The qualification is designed to make a positive and practical contribution to hardware and software design and to improve the business performances and problem solving in the field of IT. It is concerned with the education and training of information systems specialist who can help to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of management in the private and public business sectors.

Admission /Entry Requirements:

• NSSC Ordinary/Advanced Subsidiary or equivalent with a minimum of 20 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol and Mathematics E) on the IUM’s evaluation scale
• A recognised qualification at NQF level 4 or equivalent mature age entry, provided that they:
• Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
• Have at least 3 years’ experience
• Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Career Opportunities:

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

• Application Support Analyst
• Associate Developer
• Customer Support Specialist
• Data Centre Support Specialist
• Data Quality Support Technician
• Help Desk Specialist
• Help Desk Technician
• System Technician
• Network Technician
• Database Support Technician

Courses to be covered