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Postgraduate Diploma in Knowledge and Information Systems Management at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

A programme for working professionals providing a grounding in Knowledge and Information Systems Management and the theories, praxis and research methods of the field, and laying foundations for Master's research in Information and Knowledge Management at NQF level 9.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: Information Science  |  Duration: One year listed (modules are arranged over a first and second year)  |  Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

First year: Management and Organisation, Knowledge Management, Knowledge Economy and Dynamics. Second year: Knowledge Management Practice, Knowledge Management Systems, Integrated Evaluation (20 credits each).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A qualification at NQF level 7, at least four years of full-time work experience, and employment during the programme in an environment that allows application of programme theory in practice. A CV with referees is required. Admission to postgraduate programmes is competitive; meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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