Master of Commerce specialising in Information Systems at University of Cape Town

Programme overview

MCom by coursework and dissertation that provides practice knowledge in Information Systems, extends industry experience, develops critical reading and writing and exposes candidates to rigorous research. Students choose one of three streams: IS Education and Educational Technology; ICTs and Innovation; or IS Management, Knowledge Management, IS Project Management and IS Development.

What you will study

Information Systems Masters Coursework (90 credits) and an Information Systems Masters Dissertation (90 credits).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Candidates with a UCT IS honours degree are expected to have at least 65% for it (unless the Head of Department agrees otherwise). Applicants submit a detailed CV, a one-page preliminary research proposal and a statement of motivation; those without a UCT IS honours also submit a transcript, two referee contacts and examples of past research, and may be interviewed. Acceptance is at the discretion of the Head of Department and places may be limited.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za

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