higher education and training - richfield.ac.za
TRANSCRIPT
1
PC Training & Business College founded in Tongaat, focused initially on training people on PC skills for business
Established 5 Higher Education sites in Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Bloemfontein
Expansion of education clusters around main CBD areas
Introduction of Tablet PC’s and tech-driven interface
Establishment of Distance Learning division
Expanded course offering to 124 accredited courses across Higher Education and Technical, Vocational, Education and Training
Group (PC Training & Business College) rebranded as Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology to enable expansion of brand and course offerings
Richfield acquires AAA School of Advertising
+Richfield named “Best Regional College”
at the International Socrates Awards: Oxford England
Ninety One (Investec Asset Management) controlling stake in Richfield Holdings
1990
1990–2000
2000–2002
2012
2013
2015
2016
2017
2018
Postgraduate Programmes Accreditation2019
Successful academic year despite the Covid-19 pandemic
2020
MBA Accreditation2020
31 Contents
International Recognition and Awards 3
Statutory Disclosure 5
International Associates and Partners 6
Institutional Leadership and Management 7
Curriculum Innovation, Design and Development Forum 8
Uniqueness of Richfield Campuses 11
Academic Calendar – Contact Learning 14
Academic Calendar – Distance Learning 16
World-class Technology 18
Faculty of Postgraduate Studies 20
Master of Business Administration 22
Bachelor of Science Honours in Information Technology 24
Postgraduate Diploma in Management 25
Faculty of Information Technology 26
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology 29
Diploma in Information Technology 31
Higher Certificate in Information Technology 33
Faculty of Emerging Technologies 34
Higher Certificate in Computer Forensics 37
Advanced Certificate in Information Technology Governance 38
Advanced Certificate in Information Security 39
32
Faculty of Commerce and Faculty of Leadership and Business Administration 40
Bachelor of Commerce 42
Bachelor of Business Administration 44
Diploma in Business Administration 47
Higher Certificate in Business Administration 49
Higher Certificate in Office Administration 50
Faculty of Public Management and Local Government 51
Bachelor of Public Management 51
Diploma Local Government Management 52
Higher Certificate Local Government Management 53
Higher Certificate Recognition of Prior Learning (RPLA) Activities 54
HET: Assessments, Credit Accumulations and Progression 55
Council on Higher Education Accredited Qualifications and Department of Higher Education registered campuses 58
Campuses registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training 60
from the USA, Italy, Switzerland and the UKInternational Recognition and Awards
2020 – MBA Accreditation
2018 – PMR AFRICA, Diamond Arrow Award – 1st Overall IT Training Institution
2017 – Winner of The TOPCO National Business Of The Year Award
2017 – Winner of two prestigious international awards in Rome from Otherways’
Association of Management and Consulting – France for:
• Global Award for Perfection, Quality and Ideal Performance; and
• Green Era Global Award for Sustainability.
2017 – Academic Union, London, UK, having admitted Richfield as Global Member, AU has
awarded the Institution’s CEO, Jay Ramnundlall, the status of Honourable Professor
of the Academic Union, Oxford, UK, with admission to the Club of Rectors of Europe
and the International Socrates Nomination Committee.
2017 – Standard Bank Institutional Recognition for “Outstanding Achievements in the field
of Education”
2016 – International Socrates Awards: Oxford, England – ‘Best Enterprises’ and ‘Best
Manager of the Year’ Award,
2016 – PMR Africa, Diamond Arrow Award:
Best IT Training Institution: 1st overall for doing most in the education sector and for
stimulating economic growth and development in Kwa-Zulu Natal.
2016 – South African National Business Award – First Place in the Category – Investor in
People.
2015 – Winner of the Century International Quality ERA Gold Awards for:
• Impressive Work Integrated Learning (WIL) – increasing the rate of employability
of students
• Promoting Technology – providing students with free access to high-tech devices
with NO additional cost
• Creating a ‘green’ culture which benefits the environment, encouraging students
and educators to move away from excessive use of paper and printing
2015 – PMR AFRICA, Diamond Arrow Award – Leaders and Achievers Category
...continued
54
2015 – Finalist of the Kwa-Zulu National Top Business Awards for being the Leading Brand
in Kwa-Zulu Natal
2015 – Finalist in the Platinum Technology International Award for Quality and Excellence
2015 – Finalist in the Oliver Empowerment Awards for the Top Empowered Male Leader of
the Year Award
2014 – PMR Africa Winner of the Diamond Arrow Award in the Business Sector for:
• Business Sector for Economic Growth and Development
• Managerial expertise
• Corporate governance
• Brand awareness
• Levels of innovation
2013 – CEO: Finalist African Access National Business Awards – Top Businessman of the
year Category
2013 – Winner of the Best Computer Training Institute/College in the Reader’s Choice
“Best of the Best” Pretoria News Awards.
2013 – Finalist in four categories of the African Access National Business Awards:
• Investing in People Award
• Innovation through Technology Award
• Customer Focus Award
• Corporate Citizenship Award
2012 – Winner of the Top Gender Empowered Company in the Business, Education and
Training Category
2012 – Winner of the FNB/Kwa-Zulu National Top Business Portfolio Awards in the Social
& Community Services Sector
2012 – Finalist in four categories of the African Access National Business Awards:
• Investing in People Award
• Innovation through Technology Award
• Customer Focus Award
• Business, Education and Training Award
Statutory Disclosure
Richfield Holdings: Group Statutory Information
Richfield Holdings: Group Statutory Information
Group holding company RZT Zelpy 4472 (Pty) Ltd
Company registration number 2005/032812/07
Holding company Richfield Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Company registration number 2004/034364/07
Legal status Private company
Auditors BDO South Africa
Statutory directors
N Marsh MEng
J Ramnundlall BCom, MBA, SAIPA, TQM, ODETDP
A Parsons BA, LLB
MM Shezi Advanced Management Program (AMB) (Boston, USA), Certificate of Insurance & Risk Management, Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Bachelor of Science (BSC) in Chemical Engineering.
CJ Bradford BA, Hons, Economics, Yale UniversityMBA, Stanford UniversityMA, Education, Stanford University
Company Secretary
JH Brink BCom, BCompt Hons, CA (SA)
[email protected] | richfield.ac.za Further details may be found in the student handbook, Institutional website, enrollment contract and are also preloaded on students’ Tablet or laptop PCs.
Main campus292 Anton Lembede St, DurbanTel: 031 304 9340
Corporate office 19 Crewkerne Place Office Park, Somerset Park Umhlanga Rocks, 4320 Tel: 031 816 7300
Postal addressPrivate Bag X23 Umhlanga Rocks, 4320
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
Registered name Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology (Pty) Ltd
Auditors BDO South Africa
Trading name Richfield Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Abbreviated name RGIT
Company registration number 2000/000752/07
Legal status Private company
Statutory directors
S Ferreira BCom, MBA, GMP23
S Ganas BCom, BCom Hons
S Chengadu B.Ped, B.Ed, M.Ed, Executive MBA
JH Brink BCom, BCompt Hons, CA (SA)
Prescribed officers
B Waweru BCom, BCompt (Hons), CA (SA)
N Marsh MEng
...continued
76
International Associates and Partners
Dr Fritz PinnockCaribbean Maritime University
Dr Praveen MahodebJSS Academy, Mauritius
Prof JP NsabuaVice Chancellor: University of Kinshasa, DRC
Prof John WA NettingDirector General:Europe Business Assembly
Dr Susan Lipford OgletreeGeorgia StateUniversity, USA
Dr Vincenzo CostigliolaPresident: AcademicUnion, Oxford, UK
Melissa HathawayPresident: Hathaway Global Strategies
Prof Zal Phiroze-Learning Instructor Harvard University, USA
Lelethu NkulaSenior Partner: VodacomEducation Specialist
Hon Steve MbikayiDRC Minister of Education and Universities
Danny RyanCoventry University, UK
Prof Sagadevan MundreeQueensland University of Technology
Prof Prem Shamdasani Co-Director, Stanford-NUS Executive Program in International Management & Director, Marketing Strategy in a Digital World. NUS Business School, National University of Singapore
Jan McCauleyState University ofNew York
Dr Sampan SilapanadWestern Digital Corporation, Thailand
Prof Krista Rodriguez Monroe Community College, USA
Dr Gwendolyn BensonGeorgia State University, USA
Ken OseiInternational Finance Corporation
Institutional Leadership and Management
Stefan FerreiraMBA, BCom, GMP23 Chief Executive Officer
Dr Stephen AkandwanahoPhD (CS), MIT, BSc (Hons)Chief Academic Officer
John BrinkB Com, BCompt Hons, CA (SA)Group CFO
Zane RamnundlallBSc (IT), MBAChief Information Officer
Sholina DurgaBSc (Hons) MD: TVET
Elaine GanasBCom (Hons) Industrial and Organisational Psychology Chief HRD Officer
Irene PopelaBSc IT, MSc ITFaculty of Postgraduate Studies
Professor S AdamPhD, BA, MPA, DAdmin Dean: Faculty of PublicManagement and Local Government
Freedom VeziMMSci Dean: Faculty of Commerce
Shireen ChengaduB.Ped, B.Ed, M.Ed, Executive MBAGroup CAO
Dr Muni KooblalBSc, B.Ed, HED, MPA, DAdminAcademic Registrar
Kegan ShunmugamBCom, ODETDPMD: HET
Ravika SookrajMBA, BCom (Hons), BComMD: Distance Learning DirectorMBA Director
Adam KellyACMA, CGMA, BCom Group Sales Director
Isaka Reddy MSc (Computer Science) Dean: Faculty of Information Technology
Dr Rajendra S TulseePhD (PUB AD), MPA, ADV DIP, (PUB AD), BAdmin, BADean: Faculty of Education and RPL
Arno MeyerBCom, BCom Hons, MPhilDean: Faculty of Leadership and Business Administration
8
Curriculum Innovation, Design and Development Forum
Prof Louis FourieEx DVC (KITS) Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Prof Ronnie PerumalRetired Dean ex University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
Dr Jabu MtshweniDirector: Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Dr Kiru PillayChief Director of Information Services
Prof Tankiso MoloiResearch Prof: University of Johannesburg
Prof Manoj MaharajResearch Professor – UKZN
Prof Oludayo OlugbaraProfessor of Computer Science and Information Technology, DUT
Professor Kuzvinetsa DzvimboChief Executive Officer: Zimbabwe Quality Assurance Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education
Dr Strini PillayInternational Relations: DUT
Dr Gerald ThaverTraining and Development, ABSA
Professor Mogamat Rashied Small Executive: Education, Training and Membership: SAIPA
Jay RamnundlallCEO Alpvest
Mr Akash SukdeoTax Consultant
Shahied Daniels Chief Executive at SAIPA – South African Institute of Professional Accountants
Nick MarshInvestec: Investment Principal, Africa Private EquityNinety One
Alistair MokoenaHead Google Africa
Prof Sibu MoyoDVC Research, DUT
Sibu ZondiEmerald Publishing
Dr Upasana SinghSenior Lecturer, UKZN
Dr Sthembiso NgubaneUnizululand
Nasirah GovindsamyManager, MICT SETA
Prof Des ParmanandAdvocate
Steve GlendinningHR Consultant
Ms Mariam Paul Chief Director, Dept of Post & Telecommunication
Dr Gwenddolyn T Benson Georgia State University
Dr Susan Lipford OgletreeGeorgia State University
Mr Torgbor MensahPresident: Advertising Association of Ghana (AAG)
Mr Francis DadzieExecutive Director: Advertising Association of Ghana (AAG)
M. Mansa Amoa-AwuahVice President: Advertising Association of Ghana (AAG)Saki Publicity Limited
Dr Vincent KiberuMakerere University, Uganda
Melissa HathawayPresident, Hathaway Global strategies LLC; ex Advisor to President Barak Obama and George W Bush on nationalCybersecurity
Prof Krista RodriguezRDA, RDH, MA, FADAA Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY, USA
Ravi LachmanPlatech Technologies
Dr Craig GokhaleLecturer, University of Zululand
Dr Kriyanka MoodleyUKZN: Project Manager (Academia); Lecturer
Prof Serestina ViririProfessor, Computer Science, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
Dr Sanjay Ranjeeth Lecturer UKZN, PMB
Dr Lesego RametsiHead of Group Wellness at Absa
Prof Shirley ZinnIndependent Consultant, Seasoned Board Director
Dr Craig NosselCo- Founder & CEO of Carenomics –Australia
...continued
1110
Front row: Dr Stephen Akandwanaho (Chief Academic Officer); Prof Thinus de Wet (MD: Strategic Insight); Dr Daniel M Madyira (Senior Lecturer, Engineering: UJ); Dr Thaver (Absa); Prof Tankiso Moloi (Research Prof: UJ); Logie Naidoo (Ex Deputy Mayor; Speaker of eThekwini Municipality); Prof Des Permanand (Advocate); Dr Kriyanka Moodley (Graduate School of Business: UKZN); Dr Ethel Abe (Postdoctoral Researcher: UKZN); Ms Ntombifuthi Radebe (Radio and TV Personality); Dr Muni Kooblal (Academic Registrar); Xolile Nomzamo Nene (HOD: HR Department)
Back row: Dr Ankit Katrodia (Lecturer: UNW); Dr Carl Lodewicus Koekemoer (Ludi) (CEO of AAA); Dr Sibusiso Chalufu (Director: University of North West); Prof Louis Fourie (ex. DVC (KITS): Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Chair of Senate); Jay Ramnundlall (Director); Mr Daryl Wade Swanepoel (Progressive Business Forum); Dr Chidi Idi Eke (Lecturer, School of Management, IT and Governance: UKZN), Zanele Nkosi (HOD for SCM Department)
The Curriculum Innovation, Design and Development Committee (CIDD) comprises of subject matter, academic experts from public institutions, industry experts, and practicing professionals. The CIDD designs and develops new programmes and reviews current programmes.
The CIDD is an innovative and effective strategy to assemble experts from diverse backgrounds to develop curriculum, where information/feedback/inputs are also factored into teaching and learning and material development. A team of academics (subject matter experts) and
other responsible stakeholders (commerce and industry, government, research organisations, distance learning experts, etc.) deliberate and decide on the structure and content of a programme.
The CIDD meets twice a year in April and September. After the CIDD workshop, a review is undertaken, where necessary, to revise curriculum content, without serious deviation from the accredited outcomes or the level (NQF) of the module and programme. This process ensures that the curriculum is updated, has cutting-edge technology and is globally competitive.
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you as a prospective student to one of our country’s most pronounced and quality recognised institutions. Like all progressive organisations, in planning the new academic year, we have upgraded all our policies, frameworks, strategies and practices and reconfigured them, to provide you with a world-class learning experience. Some unique aspects are highlighted below:
Vision
“ A global Institution committed to quality, student satisfaction, leadership, creativity and value innovation”.
Mission
“ To facilitate and enhance quality teaching for learning, promoting research and engaging the community, through innovative practices and emerging technologies achieving increased global access, employment, entrepreneurial opportunities and transformation”.
World class institution
The Institution’s programmes have been historically driven by demand in the workplace. The National Master Scarce Skills List for South Africa provided by the Department of Labour as well as Seta Sector Skills Plan demand work-based programmes that are geared towards preparing students in finding meaningful employment in the ICT, commerce, government and industry sectors.
Work-integrated learning
Included in the curriculum are compulsory work-readiness skills and work integrated learning programmes requiring appropriate workplace assessment for all students, before awarding qualifications.
Learner management system
The Institution has migrated to the Moodle Student Management System which is also used by major universities of the world. Students can directly access additional learning content from the website.
Benchmarking
An active benchmarking strategy of our key processes, programmes and curricula with other private, public, national, international and trade organisations is carried out in the constant pursuit of excellence and continued improvement.
Relevant curriculum
Developing and delivering curricula in line with industry and employer requirements are supported by an externally represented Senate. In addition, academic faculties and departments provide support to all teaching for learning activities.
Professional management
Teaching and Learning expertise on each campus, together with professional management, ensure that the learning needs of students are met and that the quality of teaching for learning, assessment and research is continually improved and consistent at all campuses. Students are provided with a system of nationally managed, standardised learning materials and curricula which are reviewed and
...continued ...continued
1312
upgraded annually. Learning materials are also preloaded on Tablet or laptop PCs, making them easily accessible.
Interactive Learning
Small and manageable class sizes allow for interactive teaching for learning and provision of strategic supplementary classes in smaller groups targeting specific needs in student development.
Community engagement
An effective Community Engagement (CE) strategy makes campuses more accessible to the communities. Joint projects and use of institutional infrastructure for CE purposes are encouraged.
International ISO 9001: 2015 and OHSAS 18001: 2007 quality standards
The Institution also holds to the ISO 9001: 2015 and OHSAS 18001: 2007 internationally certified quality standards for the provision of higher education and training, distance and vocational technical studies, professional learning and skills programmes to international organisations and individuals.
Fees and charges including refund(s) in the case of cancellation or withdrawal
Students are advised to refer to the enrollment contract: terms and conditions 1.4 and 1.5 regarding cancellation or withdrawal.
Student enrollment contract
All students are to ensure that they have signed and completed an enrollment contract.
Language policy
The medium of instruction is English.
Mode of instruction
Contact or distance depending on programme.
Student financial aid
Students that require bursaries and financial aid are requested to write to the Bursary Committee, Private Bag X23, Umhlanga Rocks, 4320 or visit our website: richfield.ac.za
Student support services
Complaints/grievances, students must complete the Student Concerns logbook to ensure satisfactory conclusion. Students may email student concerns to: [email protected]
Code of conduct
Students are required to abide by the code of conduct, of which full details are covered in our enrollment contract.
South African Regulatory Compliance
In addition to the International Quality Standards, the Institution meets the quality standards of the Council on Higher Education, Department of Higher Education and the South African Qualifications Authority.
Internet-enabled libraries
Access to internet-enabled libraries, that offer full text electronic database downloads for teaching and learning purposes, are available to students.
Uniqueness of Richfield Campuses
Campus social life
All campuses have staff responsible for work-integrated learning, social and cultural activities and community engagement programmes. Social networks using wi-fi connectivity and Tablet or laptop PCs are encouraged and freely available at all campuses.
Academic infrastructure
The Institution has state-of-the-art facilities and highly qualified academic and support staff including a mix of foreign academic professionals who also provide scarce and critical skills.
Industry Engagement
Richfield has a dedicated team working closely with industry experts and thought leaders, as well as key stakeholders in recruitment, and learning development to ensure we develop cutting-edge curriculum that will in turn prioritise Richfield graduates for employment.
Articulation of qualification
The Institution’s qualifications are positioned on the National Qualification Framework (NQF) and certain qualifications are also positioned on the new Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQSF). All qualifications have an occupational content and allow for vertical and horizontal articulation.
Academic Agility
Despite Covid-19, the institution continued the academic year without any teaching and learning disruptions.
Library and e-library resources
Richfield possesses a substantial academic library collection of over 135 000 textbooks across its 30 libraries nationally. The latest available textbooks are prescribed and kept in the libraries nationally.
The e-library subscribes to an increasing number of electronic journals (e-journals), electronic case studies (e-cases), electronic books (e-books), electronic magazines (e-magazines) and electronic newspapers (e-newspapers) from leading academic publishers such as Elsevier Science Direct, Emerald Publishing, SpringerNature and PressReader. Major book publishers such as Cengage Learning, Pearson Education, Wiley, McGraw-Hill, Juta, Oxford and Lexis Nexis provide academic support to the institution.
Health and wellness policy
Students are to familiarise themselves with the institution’s health and wellness policy.
Policy on disability
Students are to familiarise themselves with the institution’s policy on disability.
...continued
1514
Academic Calendar – Contact Learning
First Semester: 2021
Duration Start Finish Number of days
Institution Opens 4 January 2021
2020 Supplementary Exams – Nov/Dec 18 January 2021 29 January 2021 10
Student Induction and Orientation (1st years ONLY) 8 March 2021 12 March 2021 5
Semester 1 15 March 2021 16 July 2021 90
Lectures Commence 15 March 2021
Easter Holidays 2 April 2021 5 April 2021 2
Assignment 1 and 2 Due Date 6 April 2021
Continuous Assessment Test 1 7 April 2021 16 April 2021 8
Assignment 3 and 4 Due Date 22 April 2021
Assignment 5 and 6 Due Date 7 May 2021
Continuous Assessment Test 2 24 May 2021 4 June 2021 10
Semester 1 Revision and Examinations 28 June 2021 16 July 2021 15
Institution Holidays 19 July 2021 30 July 2021 10
Second Semester: 2021
Duration Start Finish Number of days
Semester 2 2 August 2021 3 December 2021 88
Lectures Commence 2 August 2021
2021 Supplementary Exams – June/July 11 August 2021 20 August 2021 8
Assignment 1 and 2 Due Date 20 August 2021
Continuous Assessment Test 1 25 August 2021 7 September 2021 10
Assignment 3 and 4 Due Date 22 September 2021
Continuous Assessment Test 2 27 September 2021 8 October 2021 10
Assignment 5 and 6 Due Date 30 September 2021
Semester 2 Revision and Examinations 11 November 2021 3 December 2021 17
Institution Holidays 6 December 2021
(First Years)Academic Calendar – Contact Learning
First Semester: 2021
Duration Start Finish Number of days
Institution Opens 4 January 2021
2020 Supplementary Exams – Nov/Dec 18 January 2021 29 January 2021 10
Student Induction and Orientation (1st years) 8 February 2021 12 February 2021 5
Semester 1 8 February 2021 16 July 2021 123
Lectures Commence 15 February 2021
Assignment 1 and 2 Due Date 19 March 2021
Continuous Assessment Test 1 26 March 2021 8 April 2021 8
Easter Holidays 2 April 2021 5 April 2021 2
Assignment 3 and 4 Due Date 22 April 2021
Assignment 5 and 6 Due Date 7 May 2021
Continuous Assessment Test 2 24 May 2021 4 June 2021 10
Semester 1 Revision and Examinations 28 June 2021 16 July 2021 15
Institution Holidays 19 July 2021 30 July 2021 10
Second Semester: 2021
Duration Start Finish Number of days
Semester 2 2 August 2021 3 December 2021 88
Lectures Commence 2 August 2021
2021 Supplementary Exams – June/July 11 August 2021 20 August 2021 8
Assignment 1 and 2 Due Date 20 August 2021
Continuous Assessment Test 1 25 August 2021 7 September 2021 10
Assignment 3 and 4 Due Date 22 September 2021
Continuous Assessment Test 2 27 September 2021 8 October 2021 10
Assignment 5 and 6 Due Date 30 September 2021
Semester 2 Revision and Examinations 11 November 2021 3 December 2021 17
Institution Holidays 6 December 2021
(Second and Third Years)
1716
Academic Calendar – Distance Learning
First Semester: 2021
Duration Start Finish Number of days
Institution Opens 4 January 2021
2020 Supplementary Exams – Nov/Dec 18 January 2021 29 January 2021 10
Semester 1 Commence 15 March 2021 16 July 2021 90
Workshop 1 – Induction and Orientation – Saturday, 20 March 2021
Assignment 1 Due Date 9 April 2021
Workshop 2 – Revision and Assignment 2 Guidelines – Saturday, 17 April 2021
Assignment 2 Due Date 14 May 2021
Workshop 3 – Revision and Assignment 3 Guidelines – Saturday, 22 May 2021
Assignment 3 Due Date 4 June 2021
Workshop 4 – Revision and Examination Preparation – Saturday, 19 June 2021
Semester 1 Examinations 28 June 2021 16 July 2021 15
Second Semester: 2021
Duration Start Finish Number of days
Semester 2 2 August 2021 3 December 2021 88
2021 Supplementary Exams – June/July 11 August 2021 20 August 2021 8
Workshop 1 – Induction and Orientation – Saturday, 14 August 2021
Assignment 1 Due Date 30 August 2021
Workshop 2 – Revision and Assignment 2 Guidelines – Saturday, 11 September 2021
Assignment 2 Due Date 29 September 2021
Workshop 3 – Revision and Assignment 3 Guidelines – Saturday, 9 October 2021
Assignment 3 Due Date 29 October 2021
Workshop 4 – Revision and Examination Preparation – Saturday, 23 October 2021
Semester 2 Examinations 11 November 2021 3 December 2021 17
(First Years) (Second, third and Postgraduates)Academic Calendar – Distance Learning
First Semester: 2021
Duration Start Finish Number of days
Institution Opens 4 January 2021
2020 Supplementary Exams – Nov/Dec 18 January 2021 29 January 2021 10
Semester 1 Commence 8 February 2021 16 July 2021 123
Workshop 1 – Induction and Orientation – Saturday, 6 March 2021
Assignment 1 Due Date 30 March 2021
Workshop 2 – Revision and Assignment 2 Guidelines – Saturday, 17 April 2021
Assignment 2 Due Date 29 April 2021
Workshop 3 – Revision and Assignment 3 Guidelines – Saturday, 8 May 2021
Assignment 3 Due Date 28 May 2021
Workshop 4 – Revision and Examination Preparation – Saturday, 5 June 2021
Semester 1 Examinations 28 June 2021 16 July 2021 15
Second Semester: 2021
Duration Start Finish Number of days
Semester 2 2 August 2021 3 December 2021 88
2021 Supplementary Exams – June/July 11 August 2021 20 August 2021 8
Workshop 1 – Induction and Orientation – Saturday, 14 August 2021
Assignment 1 Due Date 30 August 2021
Workshop 2 – Revision and Assignment 2 Guidelines – Saturday, 11 September 2021
Assignment 2 Due Date 29 September 2021
Workshop 3 – Revision and Assignment 3 Guidelines – Saturday, 9 October 2021
Assignment 3 Due Date 29 October 2021
Workshop 4 – Revision and Examination Preparation – Saturday, 23 October 2021
Semester 2 Examinations 11 November 2021 3 December 2021 17
1918
World Class TechnologySuccess is at your doorstep...
BLENDED
LEA
RNING SUPPOR
T SYSTEM
Face-to-Face& Distance
Learning
Migration to a Greener Planet
Student Centredness
Moodle Learner Management System
Tablet or laptop PC Integration
Richlabs Digital Content Creation
Blended Learning:A holistic African Solution
Students who register for a Diploma, Degree or Postgraduate qualification will receive a Laptop with Windows 10. This laptop fully supports all programming languages utilised during the course and comes with a 12-month warranty. You will also gain access to our world-class campus-based Wi-Fi, e-libraries and our student learner management system.
All other students registering for other full Higher Education courses, such as Higher Certificate will receive a FREE Vodacom Tablet or laptop PC which includes limited warranty and storage, e-libraries and
100mb monthly data valid for 12 months. All students have FREE access to the Richfield Website and Moodle platform. The Tablet or laptop PC is compact, very lightweight and extremely easy to carry. Our tablets or laptops can easily fit into most backpacks.
The learning material also includes global podcasts of experts’ opinions on pertinent subjects and provides online entry to the Integrated Tertiary Software (ITS) and Moodle for assignments, accounts information and assessment results.
Digital Libraries
PressReader offers unlimited digital access to over 4 000 top newspapers and more than 3 000 magazines from around the world. Students choose from full-version, current day content in 60+ languages from more than 100 countries.
Students can enjoy reading the world’s newspapers and magazines the way they want to receive them:
• In downloads, online, or on their mobile device, tablet or e-reader
• Wherever they live, travel, work or play
Emerald Publishing is a global publisher providing the highest quality, peer-reviewed research. With over 50 years’ experience, Emerald manages a portfolio of over 300 e-journals. Journal articles can be downloaded and shared with students.
The institution subscribes to the e-journal Premier Collection and the Emerging Markets e-case studies.
The Institution has perpetual access to Elsevier ScienceDirect e-book collection. The e-book collection consists of the following subject areas:
• Computer science, business, management, hospitality and tourism, finance, media technology, medicine and dentistry
Discover this unparalleled resource for accelerating research and learning for students, researchers and professionals. Richfield has partnered with International Publisher, Springer Nature, to make available over 3 000 new Titles of 2018/2015 e-books free of charge to registered students. The subject collection includes Business, Management, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Professional Computing and Applied Computing.
Students at Richfield have unlimited restrictions to downloads which may be accessed anytime, anywhere and on any device.
2120
Faculty ofPostgraduate Studies
Postgraduate Studies
The Faculty of Postgraduate Studies provides support and valuable information pertaining to the Postgraduate programmes. The institution provides disciplinary training and also focuses on developing the Postgraduate student as a researcher. The Postgraduate School offers workshops and seminars on a range of topics from national and international experts in various areas of scholarship.
Prof Susan Ogletree and Prof Gwendolyn Benson who are renowned scholars and experts in Research, Community Engagement and Leadership from Georgia State University in Atlanta, USA have been conducting seminars for Postgraduate students on leadership and research.
Ms Melissa Hathaway also conducts seminars to Postgraduate Students. Ms Hathaway is the former senior advisor to two US Presidents, Mr George W Bush and Mr Barack Obama.
The institution uses modern systems, as well as structures to enhance the learning and research environments for students. The institution also has a pool of high-level scholars and experts in various fields for research supervision and support of Postgraduate Students including:
• Prof Louis Fourie
• Prof Ronnie Perumal
• Prof Adam Ahmed
• Prof Serestina Viriri
• Prof Susan Ogletree
• Prof Gwendolyn Benson
• Dr Stephen Akandwanaho
• Dr Muni Kooblal
• Dr Kiru Pillay
• Dr Sanjay Ranjeeth
• Dr Sonny Ako-Nai
• Dr Chidi Idi Eke
• Dr Gerald Thaver
• Dr Ankit Katrodia
• Dr Kriyanka Moodley
• Dr Chris Roets
• Dr Suresh Ramdial
• Dr Rajendra Tulsee
• Dr Craig Gokhale
• Irene Popela
• Dr Noluxolo Gcaza
• Mrs Ziphozihle Zajiji
• Dudu Msomi
• Dr Sara Bux
• Prof Lyal White
• Maggie Mojapelo
2322
Master of Business Administration(Distance Learning Only – Two Years)
(SAQA ID number: 117681: 180 credits: two years) Council on Higher Education Accredited Qualification (Distance Learning)
Richfield’s MBA is a transformative programme that is purposed to equip students with not only the business ad leadership knowledge but modern information technology skills to enable students keep pace with the current rapid technological advancements. The programme was designed with an IT focus to provide students with holistic skills to meet the burgeoning demand of the talent that can function effectively and innovatively in the current context of The Fourth Industrial Revolution. This MBA degree also provides a high level of theoretical engagement, intellectual independence and the ability to resolve complex business problems in an innovative way. The programme embraces the ‘use it now’ principle, where students will be able
to apply all their learnings immediately in their job. It will also prepare working professionals to lead their organisations or departments, to understand universal business problems and challenges in the South African and global context and to apply best practices and management styles. Students will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to capitalise on business opportunities and to solve complex problems by using creative and innovative thinking and a variety of management techniques. This programme is particularly relevant for those who wish to lead an organisation, to understand universal business challenges, to apply best practices and to solve complex problems in the private and public sector.
DISTANCE LEARNING ONLY
2 Years Total Credits: 180
Subject code Semester: 1NQFlevel
Credits Subject Code Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
MBASMM900 Strategic MarketingManagement 900 9 15
MBABECG900 Business Ethics and CorporateGovernance 900
9 15
MBASFM900 Strategic FinancialManagement 900
9 15MBABUR900 Business
Research 9009 15
MBASITM900 Strategic Information & TechnologyManagement 900
9 15MBAITM900 Innovative Talent
Management 9009 15
TOTAL 45 TOTAL 45
Electives (Choose one only) Optional
MBAMDT900 Managing DigitalTransformation 900 9 15
MBAINS900 InternationalStudy 900 9
Non-credit
bearing
MBAENTI900 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 900 9 15
MBAEMD900 Emerging &DisruptiveTechnologies
9Non-credit
bearing
MBASOM900 Strategic OperationsManagement 900
9 15
TOTAL 45 TOTAL 45
GRAND TOTAL 180
Subject code Semester: 3NQFlevel
Credits Subject Code Semester: 3NQF level
Credits
MBASTL900 Strategic Leadership900
9 15MBADISS900 Dissertation
9 45
MBAIBS900 InternationalBusiness Strategy 900
9 15
Admission Requirements
• Honours degree, or Post Graduate Diploma• Equivalent NQF 8 qualification• Relevant work related experience• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
...continued
2524
Bachelor of Science Honours in Information Technology(Distance Learning Only – One Year)
(SAQA ID number: 110089: 120 credits: one year) Council on Higher Education Accredited Qualification (Distance Learning)
This qualification will provide students with advanced knowledge and expertise with greater depth and breadth in various areas of information technology, as well as professional skills and research capacity in the methodologies and techniques of information technology. The programme is uniquely suited to prepare students for success in today’s knowledge and digital
economy through an industry-driven cutting-edge curriculum that blends real-world applications with academic rigour.
This programme equips students with the managerial functional and reflective competences to deal with the broad based information technology issues in today’s dynamic information technology environment.
DISTANCE LEARNING ONLY
1 Year, Total Credits: 120
Subject code Semester: 1NQF level
Credits Subject code Semester: 2NQFlevel
Credits
ICS800 Information and Cyber Security 800
8 15HCI800 Human Computer
Interaction 800 8 15
REM800 Research Methodology 800
8 15 DAM800 Data Mining 800 8 15
ITS800 Information Technology Strategy and Governance 800
8 15 RPR800 Research Project 800 8 30
ASE800 Advanced Software Engineering 800
8 15
Admission Requirements
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or Information Systems, Computer Science, Informatics, Internet Communication, or
• Equivalent NQF 7 qualification, or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Admission Requirements
• A Bachelor’s Degree, Advanced Diploma; or • Equivalent NQF 7 qualification; or• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Postgraduate Diploma in Management(Distance Learning Only – One Year)
(SAQA ID number: 105754: 135 credits: one-year) Council on Higher Education Accredited Qualification (Distance learning)
The purpose of the Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is to empower employed graduates, those aspiring for management positions, those seeking career progression in management, as well as unemployed graduates who would like to increase their employability by obtaining advanced general management knowledge. This programme will ensure that graduates understand management principles and practices and apply them to better manage teams and organisations or divisions of organisations.
The programme aims to develop an integrated conceptual understanding, synthesis and critical application of specialised qualitative and quantitative issues in management with a view to enable students to become knowledgeable, well-rounded business managers and leaders. Moreover, through application of the under-standing and knowledge of research as it pertains to management, graduates will be able to resolve management-related challenges by conducting research and present their results in a manner that is understood by both management teams, as well as senior management of the organisation.
DISTANCE LEARNING ONLY
1 Year, Total Credits: 135
Subject code Semester: 1NQFlevel
Credits Subject Code Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
ECO800 Managerial Economics 800
8 15FIN800 Managerial
Finance 8008 15
MKT800 Marketing Management 800
8 15HRM800 Human Resource
Management 8008 15
REM800 Research Methodology 800
8 15 RER800Research Report 800
8 20
ICM800 Innovation and Change Management 800
8 15
ITM800 IT Management 800 8 15
Electives (Choose one only)
OPM800 Operations Management 800
8 10
EIN800 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 800
8 10
PSM800 Public Sector Management 800
8 10
2928
Faculty of Information Technology
Graduates from institutions such as Richfield and universities remain a key resource to address the IT skills shortage of major projects as well as the huge shortage of ICT professionals and engineers in the global economy.
Information Technology pertains to the study, design, and development of computer systems and networks, which are used for obtaining, processing, and distributing data. This field has been growing at a very fast pace over the last few years, and according to experts, this growth is expected to remain stable.
Thousands of jobs have been created by IT, and hence, today, it is essential for everyone to understand what information technology is, and how it plays a vital role in every aspect of modern-day life.
Information Technology is infused in all areas of professional, business and personal life: from providing communication to
medicine. Information technologies are one of the most important and promising fields given that qualified specialists with a Bachelor of Science Degree in IT are needed in all areas of life – from business and science to the entertainment sector.
The Faculties of Information Technology, Computer Applications & Systems Engineering help to develop experts in the field of new technologies & applications, leading to software developers, engineering gurus and computer application specialists.
A range of tertiary qualifications based on various NQF levels and duration of study are offered in Higher education qualifications which include:
Faculty of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
• Diploma in Information Technology (three years)
• Advanced Certificate in Information Technology
• Higher Certificate in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSc IT)(Contact & Distance Learning – Three Years)
(SAQA ID number 35954: NQF 7: 370 credits: three years) Council on Higher Education Accredited Qualification (available at selected campuses or through Distance Learning)
Today IT goes beyond the design, and development of computer systems (hardware and software) and networks, which were historically used for obtaining, processing, and distributing data. This field has been growing at a very rapid pace over the last few years, and this growth is expected to remain stable. Thousands of new jobs are being created by IT as we move away from the Information Age and Knowledge Age to the Digital Age.
Students will learn how to determine information needs by understanding user expectations and converting these to design elements in addressing how to automate business processes, ensuring safeguards with regards to Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things, Business Intelligence, Mobile Computing and Digital Applications Development.
The BSc in IT allows students to choose cutting-edge technology electives including artificial intelligence and programming or software engineering. Those seeking a more strategic direction in this space may choose IT Strategic Management.
Admission Requirements
• A National Senior Certificate or equivalent with an endorsement for admission to a Degree, with a pass in Maths and one Science subject; or
• Student who have passed RGIT HCIT/HCSE or an equivalent level 5 in the field of Information Technology. A-level students pass in two subjects; or
• O-level students who have passed 12th class, or an equivalent A-level examination, or senior secondary school certificate, or a technical diploma after secondary school certificate with English and Maths in terms of the secondary education system; or
• Mature Age Exemption for students above the age of 23 as set out in the Higher Education Regulations; or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Career Opportunities
• Software Engineer
• Business Analyst
• Application Developer
• Information Security Analyst
• Systems Analyst and Designer
• Data Base Designer and Administrator
• Data Analyst
• Cyber Security Compliance Consultant
3130
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is to enable the qualifying student to enter various sub-categories within the Information Technology industry.
The degree has been structured to allow students to choose an elective in one of three possible areas within the IT industry. The curriculum has specific outcomes aimed at developing professional, generic and specific skills required within each area of elective.
All aspects of the programme have extensive practical elements, with emphasis on group and individual work, and the associated business, communication and presentation skills.
In addition, the student is assured of being exposed to the latest, cutting-edge IT technologies and strategies.
Year 1: Total Credits: 120
Subject code Semester: 1NQF level
Credits Subject code Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
INS511A Information Systems 511 5 10 INS512A Information Systems 512 5 10
PRO511A Programming 511 5 15 PRO512A Programming 512 5 15
WBT511A Web Technology 511 5 15 WBT512A Web Technology 512 5 15
NET511A Networks 511 5 10 NET512A Networks 512 5 10
MAT511 Mathematics 511 5 10 MAT512 Mathematics 512 5 10
Year 2: Total Credits: 120
Subject code Semester: 1NQF level
Credits Subject code Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
INS621A Information Systems 621 6 10 INS622A Information Systems 622 6 10
PRO621A Programming 621 6 15 PRO622A Programming 622 6 15
DBS600 Database Systems 600 6 10 BDI600 Big Data & IOT 600 6 10
CCP600 Cloud Computing 600 6 10 MCI600 Machine Learning 600 6 10
IPR621A Internet Programming 621*
6 15IPR622A Internet
Programming 622*6 15
CAT600A Computer Architecture 600*
6 15STN600 Server
Technology 600*6 15
BAS621 Business Analysis 621* 6 15 BAS622 Business Analysis 622* 6 15
Year 3: Total Credits: 130
Subject code Semester: 1NQF level
Credits Subject code Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
IPM700 IT Project Management 700
7 10ITP700 IT Project 700
7 10
PRO731 Programming 731 7 15 PRO732 Programming 732 7 15
CBS700 Cyber Security 700 7 10 AFI700 Artificial Intelligence 700 7 10
MAD700Mobile App Development 700
7 10 WIL700Work Integrated Learning 700
7 20
PRO741 Programming 741* 7 15 PRO742 Programming 742* 7 15
SEM700 Software Engineering 700*
7 15SAM700 Simulation and
Modelling 700*7 15
ISM731 IT Strategic Management 731*
7 15ISM732 IT Strategic
Management 732*7 15
* Choose one of the electives in year two and progression in year three.
Elective – Systems development Elective – Systems engineering Elective – Information technology management
...continuedDiploma in Information Technology (DIT)
(SAQA ID number 88322: NQF 6: 370 credits: three years) Council on Higher Education Accredited Qualification (available at selected campuses or through Distance Learning)
The purpose of the Diploma in Information Technology is to provide students with a wide spectrum of study covering the breadth of Information Technology.
The diploma has been structured in such a way as to allow students to choose from an elective in one of three possible areas within the IT industry. The curriculum has been designed with specific outcomes in mind and is aimed at developing both generic and specific vocational skills required within each elective.
(Contact & Distance Learning – Three Years)
Career Opportunities
• IT Manager
• Business Analyst
• Database and Systems Administrator
• Network Administrator
• Application programmer
Admission Requirements
• A National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for admission to a diploma and/or degree; or
• A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 with appropriate subject combination and levels of achievements; or
• Mature Age Exemption for students above the age of 23 as set out in the Higher Education Regulations; or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
3332
Year 1: Total Credits: 120
Subject Code Semester 1NQF Level
CreditsSubjectCode
Semester: 2NQF Level
Credits
SDT500B Software Development 500 5 10 BCM500B Business Communication 500 5 10
INS511B Information Systems 511 5 10 INS512B Information Systems 512 5 10
PRO511B Programming 511 5 15 PRO512B Programming 512 5 15
WBT511B Web Technology 511 5 15 WBT512B Web Technology 512 5 15
NET511B Networks 511 5 10 NET512B Networks 512 5 10
Year 2: Total Credits: 120
MCM521B M-Commerce 521 5 10 MCM522B M-Commerce 522 5 10
INS621B Information Systems 621 6 10 INS622B Information Systems 622 6 10
PRO621B Programming 621 6 15 PRO622B Programming 622 6 15
DBS521B Database Systems 521 5 10 DBS522B Database Systems 522 5 10
IPR621B Internet Programming 621* 6 15 IPR622B Internet Programming 622* 6 15
NET621 Networks 621* 6 15 NET622 Networks 622* 6 15
BSM621B Business Management 621* 6 15 BSM622B Business Management 622* 6 15
Year 3: Total Credits: 130
QTS600 Quantitative Techniques 600 6 15 OPS600 Operating Systems 600 6 10
IPM600B IT Project Management 600 6 15 ITP600B IT Project 600 6 15
SEM600 Software Engineering 600 6 10 MIS600BManagement Info Systems 600
6 10
HCI600 Human Computer Interaction 600 6 10
WIL600B Work Integrated Learning 600 6 15
PRO631B Programming 631* 6 15 PRO632B Programming 632* 6 15
NET631 Networks 631* 6 15 NET632 Networks 632* 6 15
BAS631 Business Analysis 631* 6 15 BAS632 Business Analysis 632* 6 15
Shaded areas represent electives modules
Elective – Systems Development Elective – Networks Engineering Elective – Information Technology Management
...continuedHigher Certificate in Information Technology(Contact & Distance Learning – One Year)
Year 1: Total Credits: 120
Subject code Semester: 1NQF level
Credits Subject code Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
ITC500D Introduction to Computers 500
5 15 IIT500D Introduction to Information
Technology 5005 15
SSW500D System Software 500 5 15 ECM512 e-Commerce 512 5 15
ECM511 e-Commerce 511 5 15 BCM500DBusiness Communication 500
5 15
IWT500 Introduction to Web Tech 500
5 15WIL500G Work Integrated
Learning 5005 15
(SAQA ID number 82926: NQF 5: 120 credits: one year) Council on Higher Education Accredited Qualification (available at selected campuses or through Distance Learning)
This qualification provides students with a foundational knowledge base in the IT field and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills in System Development or the Technical Support field.
It also equips students to undertake more specialised learning in ensuing years.
Career Opportunities
• IT Technical Support
• Junior Web Developer
• Systems Developer
Admission Requirements
• A National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for admission to a Higher Certificate and/or Diploma and/or Degree; or
• A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 within an associated field and levels of achievements; or
• Mature Age Exemption for students above the age of 23 as set out in the Higher Education Regulations; or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
3736
Faculty of Emerging Technologies
Graduates from Institutions such as Richfield and Universities remain a key resource to address the IT Skills Shortage of major projects as well as the huge shortage of ICT Professionals & Engineers in the global economy.
Emerging Technologies represent new technologies that are continuously evolving and Information Technology (IT) pertains to the study, design, and development of computer systems and networks, which are used for obtaining, processing, and distributing data. The field of information technology has been growing at a very fast pace over the last few years, and according to experts this growth is expected to remain stable.
Thousands of jobs have been created by IT, and hence, today, it is essential for everyone to understand what information technology is, and how it plays a vital role in every aspect of modern-day life.
Information Technology is interfused in all areas of professional, business and personal life: from providing communication & medicine. Information technologies are one of the most important and promising
fields given that qualified specialists with a Bachelor of Science Degree in IT are needed in all areas of life – from business and science to the entertainment sector.
The faculties of Information Technology, Computer Applications and Systems Engineering help to develop experts in the field of new technologies & applications, leading to software developers, engineering gurus and computer application specialists.
A range of tertiary qualifications based on various NQF levels and duration of study are offered in Higher education qualifications which include:
• Higher Certificate in Computer Forensics
• Advanced Certificate in Information Technology Governance
• Advanced Certificate in Information Technology Security
Higher Certificate in Computer Forensics
(SAQA ID number 111617: NQF 5: 125 credits: one year) Council on Higher Education Accredited Qualification (Distance Learning)
This qualification provides students with the technical skills and reflective competancies to deal with the broad-based cyber crime related to optimising the competitive positions of the organisation. The focus of the programme is to improve the practice of information security with the special focus on computer forensics.
It also equips students to undertake more specialised learning in critical technical skills, integrate specific case situations and apply various computer forensic techniques in the investigation of cybercrime.
(Distance Learning Only – One Year)
Year 1: Total Credits: 125
Subject code Semester: 1NQF level
Credits Subject code Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
FCF500 Forensic Computing Foundations 500
5 15 COSS500 Courtroom Skills 500 5 10
FOS500 Forensic Science 500 5 15DCI500 Digital Crime and
Investigation 5005 10
FEI500 Forensic Exploitation and Intelligence 500
5 15 NFO500 Network Forensics 500 5 15
IFO500 Internet Forensics 500 5 15AFC500 Advanced Forensic
Computing 5005 15
WIL500D Work Integrated Learning 5 15
Admission Requirements
• A National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for admission to a Higher Certificate and/or Diploma and/or Degree; or
• A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 within an associated field and levels of achievements; or
• Mature Age Exemption for students above the age of 23 as set out in the Higher Education Regulations; or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
DISTANCE LEARNING ONLY
3938
Advanced Certificate in Information
(SAQA ID number: 109601; NQF 6: 120 credits: one year) Council on Higher Education Accredited Qualification (Distance Learning)
The introduction of Information Computer Technologies (ICTs) into many aspects of everyday life has led to the development of the modern concept of the information society. The availability of ICTs and new network-based services offer a number of advantages for society in general, especially for developing countries. ICT applications, such as e-government, e-commerce, e-education, e-health and e-environment,
are seen as enablers for development, as they provide an efficient channel to deliver a wide range of basic services. This programme will provide students with the skills and expertise in Information Technology Governance. Students will be able to assess the organisational ability to improve performance through information technology governance frameworks, as well as manage information technology risks.
Technology Governance (Distance Learning Only – One Year)
Year 1: Total Credits: 120
Subject code Semester: 1NQF level
Credits Subject code Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
ITA600 IT Auditing 6006 15
ITM600 IT Service Management 600
6 15
IRM600 IT Risk Management 600 6 15ISM600 Information Security
Management 6006 15
CSP00 Cyber Security Principles 600
6 15WIL600 Work Integrated
Learning6 15
ICP600 IT Compliance Project Management 600
6 15 ITP600C Project 6 15
Admission Requirements
• The minimum entry requirement is a Higher Certificate at NQF Level 5 in an associated field; or
• Mature Age Exemption for students above the age of 23 as set out in the Higher Education Regulations; or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
DISTANCE LEARNING ONLY
Advanced Certificate in Information Security
(SAQA ID number: 117408; NQF 6: 120 credits: one year) Council on Higher Education Accredited Qualification (Distance Learning)
The purpose of the Advanced Certificate in Information Security is to provide the learner with the necessary expertise and knowledge to take on appropriate professional positions in the information technology industry and in particular, in the field of information security. This qualification seeks to introduce learners to the fundamental concepts of information security.
Learners will be able to apply critical technical skills; interrogate specific case
situations and recommend solutions to particular information security-related problems. This approach facilitates the application of theory to practice and practice to theory. Further, the qualification will prepare the learner as a competent Information Technology Security specialist capable of being pro-active and responding positively to dynamically evolving Information Technology environment, intersecting national and international business practice to ensure uniformity, growth and sustainability.
(Distance Learning Only – One Year)
Admission Requirements
• The minimum entry requirement is a Higher Certificate at NQF Level 5 in an associated field; or
• Mature Age Exemption for students above the age of 23 as set out in the Higher Education Regulations; or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Year 1: Total Credits: 125
Subject code Semester: 1NQF level
Credits Subject code Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
FIS600 Fundamentals of Information Security 600
6 15CIAR600 Cyber Incident Analysis
and Response 6006 15
SMP600 Security Management Best Practices, Risk and Governance 600
6 15 NSE600 Network Security 600 6 15
NFU600 Networking Fundamentals 600
6 15 WIL600CWork Integrated Learning
6 15
PLS600 Policy, legislative and Issues in CyberSecurity 600
6 15 PRJ600 Project 6 15
DISTANCE LEARNING ONLY
4140
Qualifications for the Faculty of Leadership and Business Administration, Faculty of Commerce and Faculty of Public Management and Local Government
Qualifications for the Faculty of Leadership and Business Administration, Faculty of Commerce and Faculty of Public Management and Local Government Our improved programme offerings are diverse and are designed to meet and exceed the needs of business, industry, government and society. Graduates from institutions such as Richfield and universities remain a key resource to addressing the skills shortages in business administration, leadership, marketing management, finance and major projects, requiring astute project management in the globalised economy.
The following faculties offer a range of qualifications: Faculty of Leadership and Business Management, Faculty of Commerce and Faculty of Public Management and Local Government.
Faculties
• Faculty of Leadership and Business Administration
• Faculty of Commerce
• Faculty of Public Management and Local Government
Degree Qualifications
• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Public Management
Diploma Qualifications
• Diploma in Business Administration
• Diploma in Local Government Management
Higher Certificate Qualifications
• Higher Certificate in Business Administration
• Higher Certificate in Office Administration
• Higher Certificate in Local Government Management
• Higher Certificate in Recognition of Prior Learning Activities
4342
(SAQA ID number 84948: NQF 7: 375 credits: three years) Council on Higher Education Accredited Qualification (available at selected campuses or through Distance Learning)
With global business challenges becoming more demanding, the Bachelor of Commerce Degree offers students an updated and quality learning experience in the rapidly changing business and commercial environments.
The qualification prepares students for the increasingly challenging and complex demands they are likely to be exposed to in the professional, business and commercial environments.
Successful graduates can excel in the commercial environment resting assured that they have the necessary foundational and theoretical knowledge, supported by strong problem-solving, critical thinking, decision making, information technology and strategic skills. Key career possibilities include general management, entrepreneurship, marketing management, human resource management and financial management.
This programme is accredited with the Council on Higher Education and not aligned with professional bodies in South Africa.
Bachelor of Commerce Degree is designed to provide graduates with leadership development in a business, governmental or community organisation. A wide range of Leadership, Managerial and Business Skills are developed. The bachelor’s degree equips students with a solid theoretical knowledge, supported by strong problem solving, critical and analytical thinking as well as decision making skills. A key programme objective is to provide students with the perceptual and analytical skills necessary in decision making, policy evaluation and an understanding of the social, economic and regulatory business environment.
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)(Contact & Distance Learning – Three Years)
Admission Requirements
• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an endorsement to a Degree coupled with appropriate combinations of recognised subjects and levels of achievement; or
• The National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 with appropriate combinations of recognised subjects and levels of achievement; or
• Further Education and Training (FET) NQF Level 4. Mature age exemption for people above the age of 23 years as set out in the Higher Education Regulations; or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Year 1: Total Credits: 130
Subject code Semester: 1NQF level
Credits Subject code Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
BMN511A Business Management 511 5 10 BMN512A Business Management 512 5 10
ECO511A Economics 511 5 10 ECO512A Economics 512 5 10
ACC511A Accounting 511 5 10 ACC512A Accounting 512 5 10
BUS511 Business Statistics 511 5 15 BUS512 Business Statistics 512 5 15
INS511G Information Systems 511 5 10 INS512G Information Systems 512 5 10
HRM511A Human Resource Management 511
5 10HRM512A Human Resource
Management 5125 10
MKM511A Marketing Management 511
5 10MKM512A Marketing Management
5125 10
Year 2: Total Credits: 120
Subject code Semester: 1NQF level
Credits Subject code Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
BMN621A Business Management 621 15 6 BMN622A Business Management 622 15 6
ECO621A Economics 621 15 6 ECO622A Economics 622 15 6
STR621 Stakeholder Relations 621 10 6 STR622 Stakeholder Relations 622 10 6
CLW621A Commercial Law 621 10 6 CLW622A Commercial Law 622 10 6
HRM621A Human Resource Management 621
10 6HRM622A Human Resource
Management 62210 6
MKM621A Marketing Management 621
10 6MKM622A Marketing
Management 62210 6
ACC 621A Accounting 621 10 6 ACC 622A Accounting 622 10 6
Year 3: Total Credits: 125
Subject code Semester: 1NQF level
Credits Subject code Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
STM731A Strategic Management 731 7 15 STM732A Strategic Management 732 7 15
MKR700 Market Research 700 7 10TAD700 Training and
Development 7007 10
ENT700 Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management 700
7 10TQM700 Total Quality
Management 7007 10
CIR700 Contemporary Issues in Industrial Relations 700
7 10WIL700G Work Integrated
Learning 7007 15
HRM731A Human Resource Management 731
7 15HRM732A Human Resource
Management 7327 15
MKM731A Marketing Management 731
7 15MKM732A Marketing
Management 7327 15
ACC731A Accounting 731 7 15 ACC732A Accounting 732 7 15
Shaded area in the above tables represent elective modules
Note: Will only be offered pending feasible number of registrations
...continued
4544
(SAQA ID number 88921: NQF 7: 360 credits: three years) Council on Higher Education Accredited Qualification (available at selected Campuses or through Distance Learning)
The Bachelor of Business Administration promotes the development of knowledge and skills that are required in all sub-sectors of business management, thus providing opportunities for students to move between the different sectors of the economy.
The Bachelor of Business Administration produces knowledgeable, intellectually skilled individuals who are able to contribute to improved productivity and efficiency within organisations both in the public and private sectors. Administrative skills and knowledge are developed.
The Bachelor of Business Administration has been designed to prepare students for Administrative leadership roles in business and the community.
One of the programme objectives is to provide students with the perceptual and analytical skills necessary in making decisions and evaluating policy in business;
another is to develop student understanding of the social, economic and regulatory environment of business. The programme is designed for students with a variety of career goals, including opportunities with financial institutions, manufacturing and retail firms, service industries and the public sector.
This programme is accredited with the Council on Higher Education and not aligned with professional bodies in South Africa.
Students wishing to become professional accountants in public practice are requested to consider professional association qualifications.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)(Contact & Distance Learning – Three Years)
Year 1: Total Credits: 120
Subject code Semester: 1NQF level
Credits Subject code Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
BCM511 Business Communication 511
5 10BCM512 Business
Communication 5125 10
BMN511B Business Management 511
5 10BMN512B Business
Management 5125 10
ECO511C Economics 511 5 10 ECO512C Economics 512 5 10
INS511F Information Systems 511 5 10 INS512F Information Systems 512 5 10
ACC511C Accounting 511 5 10 ACC512C Accounting 512 5 10
HRM511C Human Resources Management 511
5 10HRM512C Human Resources
Management 5125 10
MKM511A Marketing Management 511
5 10MKM512A Marketing
Management 5125 10
SCM511A Supply Chain Management 511
5 10SCM512A Supply Chain
Management 5125 10
Year 2: Total Credits: 120
Subject code Semester: 1NQF level
CreditsSubject code
Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
BMN621B Business Management 621
6 10BMN622B Business
Management 6226 10
BUS621 Business Statistics 621 6 10 BUS622 Business Statistics 622 6 10
IOP621 Industrial Psychology 621 6 10 IOP622 Industrial Psychology 622 6 10
CLW621B Commercial law 621 6 10 CLW622B Commercial law 622 6 10
BET621 Business Ethics 621 6 10 BET622 Business Ethics 622 6 10
ACC621C Accounting 621 6 10 ACC622C Accounting 622 6 10
BBAMKM621 Marketing Management 621
6 10BBAMKM622 Marketing
Management 6226 10
HRM621C Human Resources Management 621
6 10HRM622C Human Resources
Management 6226 10
SCM621A Supply Chain Management 621
6 10SCM622A Supply Chain
Management 6226 10
Shaded area in the above table represent elective modules
Note: will only be offered pending feasible number of registrations
...continued
4746
Year 3: Total Credits: 120
Subject code Semester: 1NQF level
Credits Subject code Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
ENT731 Entrepreneurship and SBM 731
7 10ENT732 Entrepreneurship
and SBM 7327 10
PRM731 Project management 731 7 10 PRM732 Project management 732 7 10
STM731B Strategic Management 731
7 10STM732B Strategic
Management 7327 10
TQM731 Total Quality Management 731
7 10TQM732 Total Quality
Management 7327 10
RMT700 Research Methodology 700
7 10WIL700A Work Integrated
Learning7 10
HRM731C Human Resources Management 731
7 10HRM732C Human Resources
Management 7327 10
MKM731B Marketing Management 731
7 10MKM732B Marketing
Management 7327 10
ACC731C Accounting 731 7 10 ACC732C Accounting 732 7 10
SCM731 Supply Chain Management 731
7 10SCM732 Supply Chain
Management 7327 10
Shaded area in the above tables represent elective modules
Note: Will only be offered pending feasible number of registrations
Admission Requirements
• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an endorsement to a Degree coupled with appropriate combinations of recognised subjects and levels of achievement; or
• The National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 with appropriate combinations of recognised subjects and levels of achievement; or
• Further Education and Training (FET) NQF Level 4; or
• Mature Age Exemption for people above the age of 23 years as set out in the Higher Education Regulations; or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
...continued
(SAQA ID number 88897: NQF 6: 370 credits: three years) Council on Higher Education Accredited Qualification (available at selected campuses or through Distance Learning)
The Diploma in Business Administration is a vocational and industry-oriented qualification. The knowledge emphasises general principles, application and technology in the commercial field.
The Diploma in Business Administration provides students with a knowledge base and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills in Business Management.
It also equips them to undertake other more specialised and intensive learning. The programme is intended to provide students with access to the labour market. It will provide students with the necessary skills to contribute to economic growth. Progression to higher levels of Business Administration and Management is possible.
This programme is designed for students to enhance their employment prospects or to provide a qualification in Business Administration with a view to pursuing a vocational career in Economic, Public Management, Human Resource Management or Supply Chain Management.
In the second and third years, students are introduced to more substantial topics and procedures associated with intermediate, vocational and theoretical knowledge required at middle management level to support effective decision making.
Career Opportunities
• Small Business Unit Managers
• Entrepreneurship
• Banking
• Financial Services
Year 1: Total Credits: 120
Subject Code Semester 1 NQF Level
Credits Subject Code Semester 2NQF Level
Credits
BCM511B Business Communication 511
5 10BCM512B Business
Communication 5125 10
BMN511B Business Management 511 5 10 BMN512B Business Management 512 5 10
INS511C Information Systems 511 5 10 INS512C Information Systems 512 5 10
ACC511B Accounting 511 5 10 ACC512B Accounting 512 5 10
TAD511 Training and Development 511
5 10TAD512 Training and
Development 5125 10
ECO511B Economics 511 5 10 ECO512B Economics 512 5 10
HRM511B Human Resource Management 511
5 10HRM512B Human Resource
Management 5125 10
SCM511B Supply Chain Management 511
5 10SCM512B Supply Chain
Management 5125 10
PMN511B Public Management 511 5 10 PMN512B Public Management 512 5 10
Diploma in Business Administration (DBA)(Contact & Distance Learning – Three Years)
• Human Resource Coordinator
• Procurement Officer
• Supervisory Positions
4948
Year 2: Total Credits: 120
Subject Code Semester 1 NQF Level
Credits Subject Code Semester 2NQF Level
Credits
BNM621B Business Management 621 6 10 BNM622B Business Management 622 6 10
BUS621B Business Statistics 621 6 10 BUS622B Business Statistics 622 6 10
CLW621B Commercial Law 621 6 10 CLW622B Commercial Law 622 6 10
MKM621B Marketing Management 621
6 10MKM622B Marketing
Management 6226 10
TQM621 Total Quality Management 621
6 10TQM622 Total Quality
Management 6226 10
ECO621B Economics 621 6 10 ECO622B Economics 622 6 10
PMN621B Public Management 621 6 10 PMN622B Public Management 622 6 10
HRM621B Human Resource Management 621
6 10HRM622B Human Resource
Management 6226 10
SCM621B Supply Chain Management 621
6 10SCM622B Supply Chain
Management 6226 10
Year 3: Total Credits: 130
Subject Code Semester 1 NQF Level
Credits Subject Code Semester 2NQF Level
Credits
STM631 Strategic Management 631
6 15STM632 Strategic
Management 6326 15
ENT631 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management 631
6 10ENT632 Entrepreneurship
and Small Business Management 632
6 10
IOP631 Industrial Psychology 631 6 10 IOP632 Industrial Psychology 632 6 10
PRM631 Project Management 631 6 10 PRM632 Project Management 632 6 10
WIL600D Work Integrated Learning 600
6 10
ECO631 Economics 631 6 15 ECO632 Economics 632 6 15
PMN631 Public Management 631 6 15 PMN632 Public Management 632 6 15
HRM631Human Resource Management 631
6 15HRM632
Human Resource Management 632
6 15
SCM631 Supply Chain Management 631
6 15SCM632 Supply Chain
Management 6326 15
Shaded area in the above tables represent elective modules
Note: Will only be offered pending feasible number of registrations
Admission Requirements
• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an endorsement to a Degree coupled with appropriate combinations of recognised subjects and levels of achievement; or
• The National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 with appropriate combinations of recognised subjects and levels of achievement; or
• Further Education and Training (FET) NQF Level 4. Mature age exemption for people above the age of 23 years as set out in the Higher Education Regulations; or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
...continuedHigher Certificate in Business Administration (HCBA)
(SAQA ID number. 82046/90864: NQF 5: 125 credits: one year) Council on Higher Education Accredited Qualification (available at selected campuses or through Distance Learning)
The Higher Certificate in Business Administration is intended for students who want basic administration and managerial knowledge. It will expose the student to the competencies, knowledge and skills needed to function more effectively in a variety of administrative and managerial roles through service organisations.
This qualification is primarily vocational and industry oriented with Work Integrated Learning being a key component. The qualification provides students with the basic introductory knowledge, and cognitive
and conceptual tools to further their higher education studies in their chosen field of study. Students may also seek admission to degree or diploma programmes using this qualification as an entry requirement.
Admission Requirements
• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an endorsement for admission to a Higher Certificate; or
• The National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 with appropriate combinations of recognised subjects and levels of achievement; or
• Further Education and Training (FET) NQF Level 4; or
• Mature age exemption for people above the age of 23 years as set out in the Higher Education Regulations; or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Year 1: Total Credits: 125
Subject code Semester: 1NQF level
Credits Subject code Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
OFA511D Office Administration 511 5 10 OFA512D Office Administration 512 5 10
ECE500 Economic Environment 500
5 15CLW500D Introduction to
Commercial Law 5005 10
GEM511 General Management 511 5 15 GEM512 General Management 512 5 15
INS511D Information Systems 511 5 10 INS512D Information Systems 512 5 10
FAC511D Fundamentals of Accounting 511
5 10FAC512D Fundamentals of
Accounting 5125 10
WIL500D Work Integrated Learning 500
5 10
(Contact & Distance Learning – One Year)
5150
Higher Certificate in Office Administration (HCOA)
(SAQA ID number 88901: NQF 5: 120 credits: one year) Council on Higher Education Accredited Qualification (available at selected campuses)
The Higher Certificate in Office Administration aims to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills required to perform effectively as an Office Administrator. Office Administration is the core and the engine room for effective management and operational support.
This qualification thus enables students to become skilled office administrators who can contribute and complement management activities. On successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to pursue an administrative
position at an entry level in all sectors of industry. Students qualified in this field of study will be able to provide competent and effective management support in the form of administrative services.
Admission Requirements
• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an endorsement for admission to a Higher Certificate; or
• The National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 with appropriate combinations of recognised subjects and levels of achievement; or
• Further Education and Training (FET) NQF Level 4; or
• Mature age exemption for people above the age of 23 years as set out in the Higher Education Regulations; or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Year 1: Total Credits: 120
Subject code Semester: 1NQF level
Credits Subject code Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
OFA 511E Office Administration 511 5 10 OFA 512E Office Administration 512 5 10
OCM 511 Office Communication 511 5 10 OCM 512 Office Communication 512 5 10
FAC 511E Fundamentals of Accounting 511
5 10FAC 512E Fundamentals of
Accounting 5125 10
CLW 500E Introduction to Commercial Law 500
5 10 HRL500 Human Relations 500 5 10
INS511E Information Systems 511 5 10 INS512E Information Systems 512 5 10
MKM500 Marketing Management 500
5 10WIL500 Work Integrated
Learning 5005 10
CONTACT LEARNING ONLY
(Contact Learning Only – One Year)Faculty of Public Management and Local Government
(SAQA ID number 94580: NQF 7: 360 credits: three years) Council on Higher Education Accredited Qualification (Distance Learning)
The main purpose of the Bachelor of Public Management is to provide students with the broad background knowledge and skills to secure appropriate employment opportunities in the public sector and to engage in self-employment opportunities as consultants and entrepreneurs.
This qualification has been designed to meet the workplace needs, particularly in the fields of Public Management, Local Government, Public Finance, Public Sector Economics and Public Sector Human Resources Management.
Admission Requirements
• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an endorsement for Admission to a Degree; or
• The National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 with appropriate combinations of recognised subjects and levels of achievement; or
• Further Education and Training (FET) NQF Level 4; or
• Mature age exemption for people above the age of 23 years as set out in the Higher Education Regulations; or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Year 1: Total Credits: 120
Subject code Semester: 1NQF level
CreditsSubject code
Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
BPMPMN511 Public Management 511 5 15 BPMPMN512 Public Management 512 5 15
BPMECS511 Introduction to Economics 511
5 15BPMPSE512 Public Sector Economics
5125 15
BPMCOM500 Communication 5005 15
BPMFOR 500 Fundamentals of Research 500
5 15
BPMINS511 Information Systems 511 5 15 BPMINS512 Information Systems 512 5 15
Year 2: Total Credits: 120
Subject code Semester: 1NQF level
Credits Subject code Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
BPMPMN621 Public Management 621 6 15 BPMPMN622 Public Management 622 6 15
BPMLGM621 Local Government Management 621
6 15BPMLGM622 Local Government
Management 6226 15
BPMITP600 Introduction to Politics 600
6 15 BPMPBL600 Public Law 600 6 15
BPMPHR600 Public Sector HRM 600 6 15 BPMPRM600 Project Management 600 6 15
Year 3: Total Credits: 120
Subject code Semester: 1NQF level
Credits Subject code Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
BPMPMN731 Public Management 731 7 15 BPMPMN732 Public Management 732 7 15
BPMLGM731 Local Government Management 731
7 15BPMLGM732 Local Government
Management 7327 15
BPMEPS700 Ethics in Public Sector 700
7 15 BPMRSP700 Research Project 700 7 15
BPMPSF700 Public Sector Finance 700 7 15BPMWIL700 Work Integrated
Learning 7007 15
Bachelor of Public Management (Distance Learning Only – Three Years)
DISTANCE LEARNING ONLY
5352
Admission Requirements
• The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate starting a Diploma or Degree or the National Certificate (Vocational) with appropriate subject combinations and level of achievement; or
Year 1: Total Credits: 120
Subject code Semester: 1NQF level
CreditsSubject code
Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
DLGLGM511 Local Government Management 511
5 30DLGLGM512 Local Government
Management 5125 30
DLGIDP500 Integrated Development Planning 500
5 15 DLGPMN500 Public Management 500 5 15
DLGINS511 Information Systems 511 5 15DLGMFM500 Municipal Finance
Management 5005 15
Year 2: Total Credits: 120
Subject code Semester: 1NQF level
CreditsSubject code
Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
DLGLGM621 Local Government Management 621
6 15DLGLGM622 Local Government
Management 6226 15
DLGLHR600 Local Government HRM 621
6 15DLGLGP600 Local Government
Procurement 6226 15
DLGLPP600 Local Government Policy Process 600
6 15DLGLHR600 Local Government
HRM 6226 15
DLGLEP600 Local Government Ethics and Professionalism 600
6 15DLGLED600 Local Economic
Development 6006 15
Year 3: Total Credits: 130
Subject code Semester: 1NQF level
CreditsSubject code
Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
DLGLGM631 Local Government Management 631
6 15DLGLGM632 Local Government
Management 6326 15
DLGCBP600 Community-based Planning 600
6 15DLGLSD620 Local Government Service
Delivery Mandates 6006 15
DLGLPM600 Local Government Project Management 600
6 15 DLGRSP600 Research Project 600 6 20
DLGDMN600 Disaster Management 600
6 15DLGWIL600 Work Integrated
Learning 6006 20
Diploma in Local Government Management
DISTANCE LEARNING ONLY
(SAQA ID number 99717: NQF 6: 370 credits: three years) Council on Higher Education Accredited Qualification (Distance Learning)
The Diploma in Local Government Management has been designed to meet the workplace needs particularly in the fields of Local Government Management, the IDP, Service Delivery, the legislative and policy process, Local Government Finance, performance management and HRM. This qualification has been developed for the South African context of Public Management while drawing on themes from International Qualifications.
The main purpose of the programme is to:• create a new calibre of local government
cadres who promote developmental local government,
• promote equity by providing affordable access to public management education to learners previously denied such opportunities.
• Mature Age Exemption for students above the age of 23 years as set out in the Higher Education Regulations; or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
(Distance Learning Only – Three Years)
(SAQA ID number 94600: NQF 5: 120 credits: one year) Council on Higher Education Accredited Qualification (Distance Learning)
The Higher Certificate in Local Government Management is an entry level higher education qualification. The main purpose of the Higher Certificate in Local Government Management is to provide students with the broad background knowledge to be able to secure appropriate employment opportunities in local government
supervisory or management positions and the public/governmental sector generally.
This qualification provides formal entry point for persons already employed in local government, wishing to obtain formal qualification after one year of study.
Admission Requirements
• The minimum requirements are a National Senior Certificate. The new National Senior Certificate specifies whether a learner qualifies to study for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in terms of the Higher Education Qualifications Framework (HEQF); or
• Mature Age Exemption for students above the age of 23 years as set out in the Higher Education Regulations; or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Year 1: Total Credits: 120
Subject code Semester: 1NQF level
CreditsSubject code
Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
LGM500 Local Government Management 500
5 15 LPRJ500 Project Management 500 5 15
LHRM500 Local Government HRM 500
5 15LDME500 Disaster
Management 5005 15
LLGP500 Local Government Policing 500
5 15LPRF500 Ethics and
Professionalism 5005 15
CLLGF500 Local Government Finance 500
5 15WIL500 Work Integrated
Learning 5005 15
Higher Certificate in Local Government Management(HCLGM) (Distance Learning Only – One Year)
DISTANCE LEARNING ONLY
5554
(SAQA ID number 93928: NQF 5: 120 credits: one year) Council on Higher Education Accredited Qualification (Distance Learning)
The Higher Certificate in Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Activities is a vocational qualification at NQF level 5. The qualification is meant for individuals who already possess a qualification in higher education and preferably have experience in higher education practice. The purpose of this qualification is to develop practitioners who can demonstrate the ability to coordinate RPL activities.
The Higher Certificate in RPL Activities includes Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component as a requirement for success. The WIL component of the syllabus will be a practical assessment of the learner’s involvement in conducting RPL facilitation and preparation of the portfolio preparation and compilation. This qualification is one of the first to be developed in this field.
Year 1: Total Credits: 120
Subject code Semester: 1NQF level
CreditsSubject code
Semester: 2NQF level
Credits
PPF511 Development of Policy and Procedures to Facilitate Implementation of RPL 511
5 10
ASS512 Assessment of Outcomes Based RPL Applications 512
5 10
FLL511 Facilitate Lifelong Learning 511 5 10
EVA512 Evaluation of RPL Practice Programme through RPL 512
5 10
GAA511 Guidance and Advice to RPL Candidates to Facilitate RPL 511
5 10CAT512 Facilitate RPL Programme
Co-ordinator and RPL Advisor Training 512
5 10
INT511 Introduction to RPL Practice Issues 511
5 10HRS512 Human Resources and
Skills Development 5125 10
OAD511 Office Administration for RPL Functions 511 5 10
MOD512 Moderation of Outcomes Based RPL Assessments 512
5 10
PRE511 Pre-RPL Candidate Assessment and Profile 511
5 10WIL500 Work Integrated
Learning 500 (RPL) 5 10
Higher Certificate in Recognition of PriorLearning Activities (RPLA) (Distance Learning Only – One Year)
DISTANCE LEARNING ONLY
HET: Assessments, Credit Accumulations and Progression
5756
The Institution has introduced online assessments where applicable in tests and exams.
Requirements for Assessments and Supplementary Examinations
Continuous assessmentsIt is the policy of the Institution that there shall be continuous assessments for programmes. The marks awarded in them shall be made part of the final mark and such details shall be provided to the student when required.
Continuous Assessments and final examination marks account for a minimum of 40% and 60% respectively for each module. The minimum pass mark per module is 50%.
A supplementary examination is offered to students who:
• Obtain a sub-minimum of 40%
• Missed exams due to illness/family bereavement/accident or other exceptable cause.
Note: Students who do not appear for a final examination have only one chance to pass the supplementary examination. Special examinations will be approved by the Dean of Faculty.
Requirements for Special Examinations
This concession is offered only to students who are in the final year of study.
• Students must have only two modules outstanding to be eligible for a special examination
Requirements for progressing from one year of study to the next
Students may successfully progress to the next level of study on satisfying the following conditions:
• Pass all modules
• Pass a minimum of four modules and carry a maximum of two modules
Rules for carrying modules• Students carrying modules from one
semester to the next are compelled to satisfy the pass requirements before sitting for the final examinations in the new semester e.g. BM511 must be passed to attempt BM512 or attempted concurrently.
• No student will be allowed to carry more than two modules at any given time in any semester without the consent of the Dean of the Faculty.
Credit application and RPLStudents wanting to apply for credits or RPL must do so on the formal prescribed application forms.
Attendance and student fees• All students will attend lectures.
Where a student does not adhere to this rule without genuine reasons, he/she shall be penalised and subject to disciplinary measures.
• All obligations must be honoured as per the enrolment contract. Students will not graduate if fees are outstanding.
HET: Assessments, credit accumulations and progression
AppealsStudents are allowed to appeal against the following decisions:
• The outcome of the decision maker
• An assessment mark
Procedure for lodging an appealThe student shall have the right of appeal against any decision regarding guilt or penalty, and may appeal in writing to the Chairperson of the Appeals Committee within ten working days of the receipt of notification of the penalty.
Students may continue their courses of study pending the outcome of appeals, but will be required to amend or withdraw their enrollment if appeals are denied.
Student meetings and representationStudents may meet at the campus provided that they have obtained permission from the Academic Director-Student Affairs.
In addition they must have made prior reservations and obtained permission for venues and the right to invite speakers.
5958
Council on Higher Education Accredited Qualifications and Department of Higher Education registered campuses
76 Jorissen Street, Braam
fontein
23
De B
eer Street, Braam
fontein
32
Diago
nal Street, (O
pp
osite
Ban
k City)
13
Ch
urch
Sq
uare, P
retoria
42
1 H
elen Jo
seph
Street
90
Eisto
n A
venu
e Ben
on
i
22
Vo
ortrekker Street
Kem
pto
n
7 W
olff Street K
emp
ton
Park
11
2 B
ord
eaux D
rive R
and
bu
rg
7 M
on
um
ent Street
Kru
gersdro
p
20
Vo
ortrekker Street
Vereen
iging
22
Aliw
al Street Blo
emfo
ntein
49
Street Geo
rges Mall
29
2 A
nto
n Lem
bed
e Street D
urb
an
44
Joe Slovo
9 P
alm B
ou
levard U
mh
langa
21
Tim
ber Street
Pieterm
aitzbu
rg
10
0 Lan
dro
ss Mare Street
Distan
ce Learnin
g
MBA
Master’s in Business Administration •
Accredited Bachelor Degrees
Bachelor of Science Information Technology (BSc IT) • • • • • • • •
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) • • • • • • •
Bachelor of Business Administration • • • • • • •
Bachelor of Public Management •
Accredited Diplomas
Diploma in Information Technology • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Diploma in Business Administration • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Diploma in Local Government Management •
Accredited Advanced Certificates
Advanced Certificate in IT Governance •
Advanced Certificate in IT Security •
Accredited Higher Certificates
Higher Certificate in Information Technology • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Higher Certificate in Business Administration • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Higher Certificate in Office Administration • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Higher Certificate in Local Government Management •
Higher Certificate in RPL Activities •
60
Campuses registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training
Notes
Benoni90 Elston Drive(Ex-Unisa Building)
Bloemfontein22A Aliwal Street Corner Elizabeth and Aliwal Streets
Braamfontein 76 Jorissen Street, Stansure House(above Standard Bank)
23 De Beer StreetCorner De Beer and Jorissen Streets (adjacent to Braamfontein Centre)
Cape TownCorner Castle Street and St Georges Mall
Durban292 Anton Lembede StreetCorner Dorothy Nyembe Street
44 Joe Slovo Street Corner of Anton Lembede Street(opposite First National Bank)
Johannesburg32 Diagonal StreetCorner Sauer and Jeppe Streets (opposite Bank City)
Kempton Park22 Voortrekker Street(opposite Kentucky Fried Chicken)
7 Wolf Street(opposite Kempton Square)
Krugersdorp7 Monument Street Corner Burger Street (above Old Nedbank)
Pietermaritzburg21 Timber Street(next to Capitec Bank)
Polokwane 52 Church Street Corner Thabo Mbeki Drive
100 Landros Mare StreetAbsa Building (opposite Department of Labour)
Pretoria13 Church Square Corner Bank and Church Streets
421 Church/Helen Joseph Streets(opposite Tshwane University, Arcadia)
Randburg112 Bordeaux Drive Corner Bordeaux Street and Andrews Drive (opposite Taxi Rank)
Umhlanga RocksAfrican Palms Building, 9 Palm Boulevard (opposite Gateway)
Vereeniging20 Voortrekker Street, Corner Voortrekker Street and Kruger Avenue
NATIONAL CALL CENTRE: 0861 321 321
©2021 Richfield Graduate Institute of TechnologyAll rights reserved.Registration Number: 2000/000757/07
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology (Pty) Ltd, is registered with the Department of Higher Education & Training as a Private Higher Education Institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997, Registration Certificate No. 2000/HE07/008 & as a Private Further Education College under the Further Education & Training Act, 2006, Registration Certificate No. 2008/FE07/050.
Richfield292 Anton Lembede Street, Durban
ShareCall: 0861 321 321WhatsApp: 0823 321 321
linkedin.com/school/richfieldeducation/
facebook.com/thisisrichfield
richfield.ac.za
twitter.com/thisisrichfield