Durban University of Technology

Undergraduate and graduate programs’ curriculum derive from the international computing curriculum for which ACM/IEEE are custodians. This allows for a world class computing curriculum which endows our graduates with cutting edge knowledge in emerging ICT and a practical ability of their application. Computing staff are a dedicated and experienced team of academics from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Our staff are continuously developing new skills in stewardship, teaching and learning pedagogy, research and engagement and evolving teaching and learning practices.

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DUT is ranked within the top 5 Universities in South Africa and in the top 300 Universities World Ranking. This accolade is mainly a result of high quality research and demonstrates our ability as a serious heavy-weight contender. Masters and PhD students (PG students) hail from many local and international regions, forming a rich tapestry of culture and ethnicity which enriches the overall learning experience via interactions. Research is underpinned by a simple philosophy of innovative and clever computing solutions that improve the lives and livelihood of society.

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The Bachelor’s degree program is designed to provide students with opportunities to explore a wide variety of ICT-related topics. It allows them to graduate with relevant knowledge and skills in high demand throughout the ICT industry. The BICT degree has both a theoretical and practical emphasis in the Information Technology, Computer Science and, Information Systems specializations. The variety of modules including Machine Intelligence, Business Intelligence, etc. enables the program to further develop the necessary analytical and applied research skills for post-graduate work in ICT.

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Durban University of Technology

This qualification will develop knowledge and practical skills required for the development of IT solutions that are reliable, efficient and useful. It allows the Diplomate to achieve relevant knowledge and skills required for the ICT in particular the software development industry. The program has both the theoretical and practical aspects in Information Technology and Information Systems and Networking. The variety of modules includes Application development, Information systems, mobile computing, Networking, operating systems and practical projects.

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Durban University of Technology

Our program consists of teaching fundamental sciences courses (e.g. Physics, Maths), and engineering sciences (e.g. Electrical Principles, Power Electronics, Electrical Machines, Electrical protections, Power Systems) and conduct practical's in Laboratories to re-enforce and strengthen the understanding and applications of these principles.

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Engaged in research in technology relating to HVDC, power systems (including lines) and power electronics relating to AC systems in a smart grid utility environment. The focus is on: Building Capacity in Electric Power and HVDC Engineering; Smart Grids and Renewable Energy Technologies; Research, Independent Testing & Verification Services, and Power System Solutions and Smart Utility services

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This career is related to the generation and distribution of electricity for power, heat and light. Most processes in modern industry take place automatically, by means of the driving force provided by electric motors and are automatically controlled by electronic equipment. The engineer/technician deals predominantly with designing, developing, installing, fault-finding and testing of electrical systems including motors, generators, alternators, transformers, transmission lines, cables/switchgear. The Engineer/technician is not office bound but works on plants and installations.

Durban University of Technology

We have a team of 14 Academics, 6 technical and 1 administrative support staff member. Most of our staff are either professionally registered with the Engineering council of South Africa and/or are rated scientists as per the National Research Foundation. Our programmes are sufficiently resourced with both undergraduate and postgraduate laboratories. We also have specialized venues for students’ projects, lectures, and computing facilities. The Department has significantly invested in growing the infrastructural capacity for our programmes to address the needs of the 4th industrial revolution.

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We offer full-research postgraduate programmes at Masters and Doctoral level. Efforts are underway to curriculate a course-work Masters programme in conjunction with other Departments in the Faculty. Approximately 70% of our Academics are engaged in research and/or supervision of postgraduates. The Department has consistently been at the forefront with reference to research outputs and has won several awards through our Composites Research Group. Recently, we have invested significantly in the niche area of powder-metallurgy with a strategic focus on light-weight metal matrix composites.

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The Programme was curriculated to meet the academic requirements for professional registration with the Engineering Council (ECSA). The programme is recognizable in other countries that are signatories to the Sydney, Dublin, and Washington Accord. The curriculum is structured with the objective of developing ten key graduate attributes. Persons achieving this qualification will be able to independently integrate mechanical engineering principles and apply these to determine appropriate ways of approaching engineering activities.

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Durban University of Technology

D. Nursing

The Department of Nursing supports excellence in innovative and transformative nursing scholarship through the concepts of clinical competence, holistic care, professionalism, evidence based practice, quality education and lifelong learning. The philosophy aims to provide direction for the selection and organization of learning experiences to achieve programme outcomes and serves to unite the following four constructs: Nursing, Person, Environment, Wellness. The undergraduate programmes focus on Nursing Management , Occupational Health and Primary Health Care.

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Supported by the University's Research and Postgraduate Support department, the research enterprise within the department focuses largely on its postgraduate student research programme. Supervisors are drawn from within the department and externally as required. Research projects focus on health and well-being of communities.

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General;Midwifery, Psychiatric Nursing Science, Nursing Science Management; Occupational Health, Nursing Education; Primary Health Care

The purpose of this nursing programme is to produce nurses who are competent to function within a district health system, with specific reference to Primary Health Care (PHC) settings. Hence, more than 50% of clinical learning placements will take place in community and primary care settings. There are 3 areas of specialisation viz. Bachelor of Technology in Nursing which is available in three specialties, viz. Nursing Management, Occupational Health and Primary Health Care. This qualification is being phased out.

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The four-year bachelor programme is aimed at preparing clinically focused and service-orientated independent professionals who will be able to render holistic and emancipatory nursing care in all spheres of health care (general, community health, mental health and midwifery). Specifically, the purpose is to produce nurses who are competent to function within a district health system, with specific reference to Primary Health Care settings.

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In advancing the science and practice of nursing to improve the health of individuals, communities and populations locally, nationally and internationally an advanced programme of skill acquisition and critical analysis through Master of Degree Program is offered at the faculty of Health Sciences. This programme is offered in the Durban centre. This programme is a full research Master Degree offered to nurses who want to get an advanced qualification in Nursing. This qualification is offered at the HEQSF Level 9.

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