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Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
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17 August 2025
17 August 2025
To start by:
01 September 2025
01 September 2025
Study an Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
The Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology at the Central University of Technology offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for IT professionals seeking to advance their expertise. The programme covers advanced topics in IT, including systems analysis, project management, and cybersecurity. Delivered entirely online, it caters to working professionals who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge while balancing their careers. With a focus on practical application and industry-relevant skills, this diploma prepares graduates for leadership roles in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Requirements and Opportunities
Admission Requirements
An Advanced Diploma in Information Technology at NQF Level 7, or equivalent qualification with a minimum average of 60%.
AND
Relevant work experience in IT is an advantage.
Technical Requirements
To complete your online qualification successfully, you will need:
- A laptop or desktop computer
- A reliable internet connection
- Basic computer literacy
Career Opportunities
- IT Project Manager
- Systems Analyst
- IT Consultant
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Technology Solutions Architect
You will learn
- Advanced techniques in systems analysis and design.
- Effective project management strategies for IT projects.
- Strategies to enhance cybersecurity measures.
- Current trends and emerging technologies in IT.
- Best practices for IT governance and compliance.
Modules and Credits
The programme is split over two years. Modules are undertaken over a seven-week period with a one-week break.
Advanced Information Security
Total Fees: R7,140
Credit: 18
Develop the expertise to assess and mitigate security risks in IT systems. Learn to apply risk management strategies, identify vulnerabilities, and implement security controls to safeguard data integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
Computer Architecture
Total Fees: R7,140
Credit: 18
Gain a deep understanding of modern computer architecture and system performance. Explore digital logic, memory management, storage solutions, and multi-processing systems to design and optimise computing hardware.
Advanced Software Development
Total Fees: R7,140
Credit: 18
Develop expertise in building dynamic, interactive web applications. Learn about the Model-View-Controller (MVC) framework, client- and server-side scripting, database integration, and secure data handling. Gain skills in debugging, session management, and dynamic content retrieval.
Ethical Hacking
Total Fees: R7,140
Credit: 18
Learn to identify and analyse security vulnerabilities in IT systems using the same tools as ethical hackers — legally and responsibly. Develop skills in penetration testing and cybersecurity assessments to strengthen digital security.
Introduction to Cloud Computing Platforms
Total Fees: R7,140
Credit: 18
Explore cloud computing fundamentals, from virtualisation to cloud storage solutions. Gain hands-on experience with leading cloud platforms while learning about cloud service models, benefits, and challenges.
Operating System Programming
Total Fees: R7,140
Credit: 18
Dive into advanced operating system concepts, including system programming, server environments, and shell scripting. Develop essential skills in system administration, socket programming, and remote procedure calls.
Research Methodology and Research Project A
Total Fees: R2,380
Credit: 5
This module provides a conceptual foundation for scholarly inquiry by introducing students to research paradigms, the principles of research ethics, and key philosophical underpinnings of research, including ontology, epistemology, and the formulation of research problems.
Research Methodology and Research Project B
Total Fees: R2,380
Credit: 5
Students will develop core research skills related to conducting literature reviews, managing references using tools such as Mendeley, and structuring the key components of a research proposal.
Research Methodology and Research Project C
Total Fees: R2,380
Credit: 5
This module explores the design and planning of empirical research, including the development of research questions and hypotheses, selection of research strategies, data collection methods, and feasibility considerations.
Research Methodology and Research Project D
Total Fees: R2,240
Credit: 5
Focusing on the technical aspects of research design, students will define system requirements and apply modelling techniques such as UML diagrams, while engaging with foundational concepts in software architecture.
Research Methodology and Research Project E
Total Fees: R2,240
Credit: 5
Students will acquire skills in data preparation, statistical analysis using SPSS, and applying appropriate analytical techniques to support the interpretation and presentation of research findings.
Research Methodology and Research Project F
Total Fees: R2,240
Credit: 5
This final module supports the execution of independent research projects, emphasising project implementation, progress monitoring, report writing, and the structured presentation of research outcomes.
Fees for 2025
CUT’s fee structure allows a student to pay as they progress. A student must pay for a module before they will be granted access to the material.
* Fees quoted are 2025 fees. Fees are subject to an annual increase.
* Fees quoted are 2025 fees. Fees are subject to an annual increase.
Number of modules: 12
Programme credits: 138
SAQA ID: 111738
Total tuition fees: R56,700
