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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS INFORMATICS

1.1 BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE: BUSINESS INFORMATION

SYSTEMS
Course code: BTBI03

Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus

Please note that the site(s) of delivery (campus(es)) indicated is/are subject to change and will
still be confirmed.

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s): A National Diploma or an equivalent qualification with four years’

work experience, or an honours or baccalaureus technologiae
degree with three years’ work experience. Candidates must be
computer-literate.

Candidates who enrol for this programme must have access to

personal computers other than those available at the computer
laboratories of the University. The Department will set minimum
configurational requirements annually.

b. Selection criteria: Admission to this programme is subject to the approval of the

Head of the Department.

c. Minimum duration: One year.

d. Presentation: Evening classes.

When less than 15 students are enrolled for a specific subject,

the department may decide not to offer the subject.

e. Intake for the course: January and July.

f. Registration for the January and July.

subjects of this course:

g. Re-registration: A student may only re-register for a subject with permission from
the Head of the Department.

h. Readmission: See Chapter 3 of Students' Rules and Regulations.

i. Subject credits: Subject credits are shown in brackets after every subject.

ATTENDANCE

FIRST OR SECOND SEMESTER

Subjects are offered in semesters as determined by the Department.

CODE SUBJECT CREDIT PREREQUISITE SUBJECT(S)

BIF401T Business Information Systems IV (0,100)

BIR400T Business Information Systems (0,200)
Project IV (year subject)
BIR401R Business Information Systems (0,000)
Project IV (re-registration)
INH401T Information Systems (0,100)
Technologies IV

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 NDS401T Networks and Distributed (0,100) Business Information
Systems IV Systems IV
Information Systems
Technologies IV
RMD101A Research Methodology (0,100)
SYD401T Systems Development IV (0,100) Business Information
Systems IV
Information Systems
Technologies IV

plus three of the following subjects:

BUA401T Business Analysis IV (0,100) Business Information

Systems IV
Information Systems
Technologies IV
ITA401B Information and Technology (0,100)
Management IV
KNM401B Knowledge Management IV (0,100)
KTG401T Knowledge Technologies IV (0,100) Business Information
Systems IV
Information Systems
Technologies IV
MTI401T Multimedia and Internet IV (0,100) Business Information
Systems IV
Information Systems
Technologies IV
PRZ401T Professional Systems (0,100) Business Information
Engineering IV Systems IV
Information Systems
Technologies IV
WKM401T Web-Based Knowledge (0,100) Business Information
Management IV Systems IV
Information Systems
Technologies IV
Knowledge Management IV

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 1,000

1.2 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (BUSINESS

APPLICATIONS)
Course code: NDIB04
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus

Please note that the site(s) of delivery (campus(es)) indicated is/are subject to change and will
still be confirmed.

Description of field of specialisation:

One of the most fundamental and challenging information technology positions is that of the
business and systems analyst. Business and systems analysts drive a project from its initial state
of uncertainty, through a clearly defined and agreed upon set of requirements, to an information
system which would solve specific business problems. The analyst is responsible for analysing
business needs through a careful study of business processes and communication with clients. Once
the analysis has been completed, the analyst must communicate the results to the programmers,
who will code and implement the solution. He or she acts as a link between the programmers and
clients through the entire development and installation process. The analyst is the key to ensuring
a good fit between the information system and the organisation. His or her role is integral to the
success of the information system, and thus to the success of the organisation. Students are trained
in information technology skills, business skills and interpersonal relationship skills.

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REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s): A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification with a pass of

50% for Mathematics at Standard Grade (SG).

b. Selection criteria: Initial selection is based on school results. Prospective students

are assessed according to the following formula:

SYMBOL HG SG
A 5 4
B 4 3
C 3 2
D 2 1
E 1 0

An applicant must obtain at least nine points, as well as at

least a D symbol at Standard Grade for Mathematics, in order
to be invited for the next selection round, which is a Potential
Assessment by the Bureau for Student Counselling.

Prospective students will be notified that they should make an

appointment with the Department’s secretary for this aptitude
test. This rule applies to all prospective students, as well as to
students who are already registered at other institutions.

The selection status of students who have been accepted,

but whose final Grade 12 results do not meet the minimum
requirement of at least a D symbol for Mathematics at SG or at
least 9 points on the school results formula, will automatically
change to conditional acceptance. This implies that such students
must pass Development Software IA (DSO15AT) at the end of
the first semester in order to be allowed to continue with the
course.

c. Recommended subject(s): Computer Science and Physical Science.

d. Minimum duration: Three years.

e. Presentation: Day classes.

When less than 15 students are enrolled for a specific subject,

the department may decide not to offer the subject.

f. Intake for the course: January and July.

g. Registration for the January and July.

subjects of this course:

h. Assessment: Continuous assessment applies. If a student fails a subject,

he or she must register for the subject when it is offered again.
According to the Students' Rules and Regulations of the University,
supplementary examinations will not be granted for subjects that
are evaluated continuously. A student must pass each subject
separately. Credit is retained for each subject passed.

i. First year: Students register for the first year (NDIT04), during which they are
introduced to the basic principles of computers and information
technology skills.

j. Prerequisites: All five (5) subjects offered during the first semester of the first
year are prerequisites for any second-year subjects.

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 k. Registration: Students who enrolled before 2005 must register for course code
NDIB02.

l. Other requirements: Prospective students who wish to enrol for the National
Diploma: Information Technology must have access to personal
computers at home. The Department will set minimum computer
requirements annually.

m. Readmission: See Chapter 3 of Students' Rules and Regulations.

n. Subject credits: Subject credits are shown in brackets after every subject.

Key to asterisks:
* Students registered for course code NDIB02 must register for Industry Exposure IA and
Industry Exposure IB.
** As from 2005, all students registered for NDIB04 must register for Industry Exposure IIIA
and Industry Exposure IIIB.

FIRST YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER

CODE SUBJECT CREDIT PREREQUISITE SUBJECT(S)

DSO15AT Development Software IA (0,125)

DSO15BT Development Software IB (0,125)
ISY13AT Information Systems IA (0,125)
ITS11AT Information Technology Skills IA (0,125)
SSF11AT Systems Software IA (0,125)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SEMESTER: 0,625

SECOND SEMESTER

ISY13BT Information Systems IB (0,125)

ITS11BT Information Technology Skills IB (0,125) Information Technology
Skills IA
MIS22AT Management Information (0,125) Development Software IA
Systems IIA Development Software IB
Information Systems IA
Information Technology
Skills IA
Systems Software IA
SSF11BT Systems Software IB (0,125)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SEMESTER: 0,500

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 1,125

SECOND YEAR
Subjects are offered in semesters as determined by the Department.

FIRST SEMESTER

ACS11AT Accounting Skills IA (0,125)

BUA20AT Business Analysis IIA (0,125) Information Systems IA
Information Systems IB
DSO23AT Development Software IIA (0,125) Development Software IA
Development Software IB
ISY23AT Information Systems IIA (0,125) Information Systems IA
Information Systems IB

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SEMESTER: 0,500

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SECOND SEMESTER

ACS11BT Accounting Skills IB (0,125)

BUA20BT Business Analysis IIB (0,125) Business Analysis IIA
DSO23BT Development Software IIB (0,125) Development Software IIA
ISY23BT Information Systems IIB (0,125) Information Systems IIA
MIS22BT Management Information (0,125) Information Systems IB
Systems IIB Management Information
Systems IIA

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SEMESTER: 0,625

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 1,125

THIRD YEAR
Subjects are offered in both semesters.

FIRST SEMESTER

BUA30AT Business Analysis IIIA (0,125) Business Analysis IIA

Business Analysis IIB
BUA30BT Business Analysis IIIB (0,125) Business Analysis IIA
Business Analysis IIB
DSO34AT Development Software IIIA (0,125) Development Software IIA
Development Software IIB
Information Systems IIA
Information Systems IIB
DSO34BT Development Software IIIB (0,125) Development Software IIA
Development Software IIB
Information Systems IIA
Information Systems IIB

plus one of the following:

IDC10AB Industry Exposure IA * (0,125)

IDC30AB Industry Exposure IIIA ** (0,125)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SEMESTER: 0,625

SECOND SEMESTER

One of the following:

IDC10BB Industry Exposure IB* (0,125) Industry Exposure IA

IDC30BB Industry Exposure IIIB** (0,125) Industry Exposure IIIA

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SEMESTER: 0,125

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 0,750

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 1.3 BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(BUSINESS APPLICATIONS)
Course code: BTIB05

Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus

Please note that the site(s) of delivery (campus(es)) indicated is/are subject to change and will
still be confirmed.

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s): A National Diploma: Information Technology (Business

Applications) or an equivalent qualification. However, this does
not apply to students who registered for the National Diploma
for the first time before 2007 and who have not since interrupted
their studies.

b. Presentation: Admission is subject to selection.

c. Minimum duration: One year.

d. Presentation: Evening classes.

When less than 15 students are enrolled for a specific subject,

the department may decide not to offer the subject.

e. Intake for the course: January and July.

f. Registration for the January and July.

subjects of this course:

g. Assessment: Continuous assessment applies. If a student fails a subject,

he or she must register for the subject when it is offered again.
According to the Students' Rules and Regulations of the University,
supplementary examinations will not be granted for subjects that
are evaluated continuously. A student must pass each subject
separately. Credit is retained for each subject passed.

h. Re-registration: A student may only re-register for a subject with permission from
the Head of the Department.

i. Readmission: See Chapter 3 of Students' Rules and Regulations.

j. Subject credits: Subject credits are shown in brackets after every subject.

ATTENDANCE

FIRST OR SECOND SEMESTER

Subjects are offered in semesters as determined by the Department.

CODE SUBJECT CREDIT PREREQUISITE SUBJECT(S)

ADB401T Advanced Business Analysis and (0,100)

Applications IV
ADQ401T Advanced Knowledge (0,100) Knowledge Management IV
Management IV
BAA401T Business Analysis and (0,100)
Applications IV
ITA401T Information and Technology (0,100)
Management IV

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 KNM401T Knowledge Management IV (0,100)
PJG401C Project Management IV (0,100)
PJT410B Project IV (year subject) (0,200)
PJT411R Project IV (re-registration) (0,000)
RMD101A Research Methodology (0,100)

plus one of the following subjects:

DAD411T Data Administration IV (0,100)

DBS401T Database Systems IV (0,100)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 1,000

1.4 BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

Course code: BTKM03

Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus

Please note that the site(s) of delivery (campus(es)) indicated is/are subject to change and will
still be confirmed.

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s): A National Diploma or an equivalent qualification and four years’

work experience, or any honours or baccalaureus technologiae
degree and three years’ work experience. Candidates must be
computer-literate. Candidates who enrol for this programme
must have access to personal computers other than those that
are available in the computer laboratories at the University.
The Department will set minimum configurational requirements
annually.

b. Selection criteria: Admission is subject to selection.

c. Minimum duration: One year.

d. Presentation: Evening classes.

When less than 15 students are enrolled for a specific subject,

the department may decide not to offer the subject.

e. Intake for the course: January and July.

f. Registration for the January and July.

subjects of this course:

g. Re-registration: A student may only re-register for a subject with permission from
the Head of the Department.

h. Readmission: See Chapter 3 of Students' Rules and Regulations.

i. Subject credits: Subject credits are shown in brackets after every subject.

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 ATTENDANCE

FIRST OR SECOND SEMESTER

Subjects are offered in semesters as determined by the Department.

CODE SUBJECT CREDIT PREREQUISITE SUBJECT(S)

BIF401T Business Information Systems IV (0,100)

BUA401T Business Analysis IV (0,100) Business Information
Systems IV
Information Systems
Technologies IV
INH401T Information Systems (0,100)
Technologies IV
KMP400T Knowledge Management Project IV (0,200)
(year subject)
KMP401R Knowledge Management Project IV (0,000)
(re-registration)
KNM401B Knowledge Management IV (0,100)
KTG401T Knowledge Technologies IV (0,100) Business Information
Systems IV
Information Systems
Technologies IV
RMD101A Research Methodology (0,100)
SYD401T Systems Development IV (0,100) Business Information
Systems IV
Information Systems
Technologies IV
WKM401T Web-Based Knowledge (0,100) Business Information
Management IV Systems IV
Information Systems
Technologies IV
Knowledge Management IV

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 1,000

1.5 SUBJECT INFORMATION

SUBJECT NAME: ACCOUNTING SKILLS IA
SUBJECT CODE: ACS11AT
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
A study of the basic accounting concepts.

SUBJECT NAME: ACCOUNTING SKILLS IB

SUBJECT CODE: ACS11BT
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
A study of the practical application of accounting principles.

SUBJECT NAME: ADVANCED BUSINESS ANALYSIS AND APPLICATIONS IV

SUBJECT CODE: ADB401T
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
The focus is primarily on software project management, which comprises measurement and metrics,
estimation, risk analysis, schedules, tracking and control. Students work through the design of a
software system by using UML.

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SUBJECT NAME: ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IV
SUBJECT CODE: ADQ401T
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
Selected advanced topics on knowledge management. Innovation and standardisation. Systems
thinking and methods of inquiry.

SUBJECT NAME: BUSINESS ANALYSIS IIA

SUBJECT CODE: BUA20AT
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
The principles of business management and the functional areas of a business. The application of
those principles in the creation of a business plan.

SUBJECT NAME: BUSINESS ANALYSIS IIB

SUBJECT CODE: BUA20BT
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
Introduction to e-commerce and the changing e-business environment. The topics that are dealt
with are strategy, technology, policy and financing in the networked economy. Practical component:
creation of an e-commerce application.

SUBJECT NAME: BUSINESS ANALYSIS IIIA

SUBJECT CODE: BUA30AT
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
An introduction to financial management and financial applications in Excel.

SUBJECT NAME: BUSINESS ANALYSIS IIIB

SUBJECT CODE: BUA30BT
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
Statistics in businesses and theories, and their application in the business environment, with a
practical component in advanced applied Excel.

SUBJECT NAME: BUSINESS ANALYSIS IV

SUBJECT CODE: BUA401T
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
Methodology and techniques of the analysis of business requirements with a view to designing
appropriate information systems.

SUBJECT NAME: BUSINESS ANALYSIS AND APPLICATIONS IV

SUBJECT CODE: BAA401T
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
Applying business models and applications in IT environments.

SUBJECT NAME: BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS IV

SUBJECT CODE: BIF401T
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
Exploring the broad context within which information systems operate and investigating their
implications.

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 SUBJECT NAME: BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROJECT IV
SUBJECT CODE: BIR400T
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
The student conceptualises and carries out a research project from the sphere of business information
systems. The research topic is subject to the approval of the Head of the Department.

SUBJECT NAME: DATA ADMINISTRATION IV

SUBJECT CODE: DAD411T
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
Data administration functions, data administration tools, data security, database recovery, dealing
with missing or incorrect data, and data integrity.

SUBJECT NAME: DATABASE SYSTEMS IV

SUBJECT CODE: DBS401T
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
A study of advanced database systems.

SUBJECT NAME: DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE IA

SUBJECT CODE: DSO15AT
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
The principles of programming and problem-solving.

SUBJECT NAME: DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE IB

SUBJECT CODE: DSO15BT
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
Programming principles, as learnt in DSO15AT, are applied in practice using the programming
language Visual Basic.NET.

SUBJECT NAME: DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE IIA

SUBJECT CODE: DSO23AT
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
In this course, students will learn the query language SQL by using ORACLE 8i Database. Students
learn how to create and maintain database objects and how to store, retrieve and manipulate
data.

SUBJECT NAME: DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE IIB

SUBJECT CODE: DSO23BT
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
Students learn to develop and implement form applications with Developer/2000. Working in a graphic
user interface (GUI) environment, students will learn how to customise forms with user input items
such as check boxes, list items and radio groups. They will also learn how to modify data access
by creating event-related triggers. In addition, students will learn how to create PL/SQL application
codes that can be shared by multiple forms, reports and data management applications.

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SUBJECT NAME: DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE IIIA
SUBJECT CODE: DSO34AT
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
In this course, students build a variety of standard and customised reports with Developer/2000.
Working in a graphic user interface (GUI) environment, students will learn how to retrieve, display
and format data in many styles to create tables, matrixes, address labels and letter reports in order
to meet various business requirements.

SUBJECT NAME: DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE IIIB

SUBJECT CODE: DSO34BT
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
This course gives students an opportunity to broaden their Developer/2000 form-building skills.
Using Project Builder to manage their application files, students create multiple form applications
and learn how to manage multiple transactions across modules. Students also practice enhancing
their applications with customised menus, reports and charts.

SUBJECT NAME: INDUSTRY EXPOSURE IA

SUBJECT CODE: IDC10AB
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
Organisational characteristics and behaviour, personal financial skills and techno-entrepreneurship.
Ethical and professional conduct in the workplace.

SUBJECT NAME: INDUSTRY EXPOSURE IB

SUBJECT CODE: IDC10BB
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
Industry Exposure IB is based on an experiential learning model that requires students to work in
the industry during the second semester to acquire relevant experience.

SUBJECT NAME: INDUSTRY EXPOSURE IIIA

SUBJECT CODE: IDC30AB
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
Organisational characteristics and behaviour, personal financial skills and techno-entrepreneurship.
Ethical and professional conduct in the workplace.

SUBJECT NAME: INDUSTRY EXPOSURE IIIB

SUBJECT CODE: IDC30BB
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
Industry Exposure IIIB is career-orientated and is aimed at integrating academic training with practical
skills as demanded by the industry.

SUBJECT NAME: INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT IV

SUBJECT CODE: ITA401B, ITA401T
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
The effective management of information systems with the emphasis on the interaction between
strategic management and information systems. Students learn to master the principles, tools and
techniques that are used in IS management situations.

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 SUBJECT NAME: INFORMATION SYSTEMS IA
SUBJECT CODE: ISY13AT
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
A study of the basic principles and background of computers, hardware, peripherals, computer
software concepts, information system concepts and the impact of computers on society. Practicals:
Microsoft Word and Excel.

SUBJECT NAME: INFORMATION SYSTEMS IB

SUBJECT CODE: ISY13BT
EVALUATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
TOTAL TUITION TIME: Not available
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS:
A study of the basic concepts of system development, data management, management information
systems, artificial intelligence and object-orientated programming, ethics, privacy and security,
purchasing and maintenance of micro-computers, number systems and binary logic. Practicals:
Microsoft Access and the Internet.

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