Overview
Studying Information Systems at UCT
The Department of Information Systems mission is to be a leading African
centre for research and study of information systems, producing world class
graduates and research while playing a positive role in the upliftment and
empowerment of our community. This is only possible through the excellent
endeavour of our academic staff, all with strong IS/IT background, in
theoretical and research areas, as well as contemporary industry experience.
The IS Department offers a range of programmes and
courses accommodating students from 1st year to PhD levels. Our
undergraduate programme ties in with the internationally recognised IS
curriculum. Our postgraduate courses cater for both part-time and full-time
students. Our postgraduate offerings in the Postgraduate Diploma, Honours,
Masters and PhD areas compare excellently with courses offered by other
leading universities in the global arena.
In all courses up to Honours level extensive practical project work is
done with a variety of system development tools. At senior levels, students
interact with real clients outside the university, building valuable career
skills while developing small commercial applications. Our IS undergraduate
classes, are now smaller and students are receiving even more personal
attention from academic staff than before. Our IS programs are preparing
students to enter a high-demand area with a projected severe shortage of
graduates. For further information see the overview pages shown on the
right.
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