Master of Commerce in Information Systems and Technology (Coursework)

Master of Commerce in Information Systems and Technology (Coursework)

Overview

The Master of Commerce in Information Systems and Technology (Coursework) will be offered from the Westville Campus. The aim of this programme is to broaden a students’ information technology knowledge within a business framework so as to develop a thorough understanding of Information Technology theory as well as the skills necessary to apply the theory.

SAQA

110264

NQF LEVEL

09

DURATION

1-2 Years

CLOSING DATE

31 October

Entry Requirements

  • A student may apply for admission to register for the programme provided that s/he has:  a) completed a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Information Systems and Technology or equivalent; and b)obtained a credit-weighted average of at least 55% in this relevant qualification.
  • The school responsible for the administration of the approved programme may establish additional requirements and may: a)limit the number of students admitted to a programme or module in any academic year; b)prescribe the selection process to be followed for the consideration of students for admission; c) prescribe minimum levels of general achievement and/or achievement in specific modules at undergraduate level in order to qualify for the selection process and/or registration for any particular module.

Modules

In order to complete the qualification, a student shall obtain not less than 192 credits and shall complete the modules as specified below. All modules are compulsory.

Semester 1

  • Advanced Research Methodology – SCMM8RL (16 Credits)
  • Management of Knowledge – ISTN811 (16 Credits)
  • Management of IT Staff – ISTN812 (16 Credits)

Semester 2

  • Management of Information Systems Development – ISTN813 (16 Credits)
  • Management of Current Trends in IT – ISTN814 (16 Credits)
  • Management of Human Issues in IT – ISTN815 (16 Credits)
  • Research Dissertation – ISTN816 (96 Credits)

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