Overview

Key features

Normally only students holding an Honours degree will be accepted as candidates for a the Information Systems program of Rhodes University.

Why Information Systems?

Career opportunities in Information Systems offer you freedom, personal growth, job satisfaction, and an above average income from day one. Information technology has become a vital component of business strategy, and the Information Systems manager faces a challenging task with high corporate visibility, important decision-making opportunities, and a career path which could lead all the way to the top. Since there are frequently no right or wrong answers, your creative abilities, communication skills and business knowledge will be just as important as the technology that you deal with. If you are considering going into marketing, finance or any other business discipline (or even if you simply want to keep your options open), a qualification in Information Systems will pave your way to success.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Science
Information Systems
Economics
Management
Accounting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grahamstown, South Africa

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally only students holding an Honours degree will be accepted as candidates for a Masters degree

Rhodes reference number (obtained from the initial ROSS registration process)

Your academic transcript

Your CV including any publications and/or relevant work-related activities

A copy of your most recent research submission (usually an Honours research report if applying for Masters studies)

An outline of your research interest (you may have more than one) which should align to research areas supported by academic staff in the department. If you have a specific research project in mind, a short research proposal (2-3 pages) outlining the intended project should be submitted (using this Research Proposal Template)

Whether you intend studying full-time or part-time

Whether you will be based in Grahamstown or elsewhere

How you intend to fund your studies

The contact details of an academic reference

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

34750 ZAR / year

≈ 34750 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

30494 ZAR / year

≈ 30494 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International student levy- 13 199.00

Living costs

Grahamstown

South Africa

7630 - 10640 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Information Systems.

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Overview

Key features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Grahamstown

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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