Overview

Key Features

The Information Systems program at University of Cape Town has a number of taught modules, 4 technology projects, and a dissertation.

Taught modules include:

A research methodology component to guide you through the steps of doing your thesis. This component should be pretty much completed by the end of the first semester.
A critical reading component including an introduction to research and critical thought in Information Systems Critical thinking, theory, scientific theory generation and testing, critique of research papers, writing research papers, reading and reviewing research articles, the sociology of research in information systems, important research streams, challenges to IS research, the culture of research.
An advanced content component consisting of selected topics of interest to students centred around the research interests of current IS staff and academic visitors.
A set of student-driven seminars whereby students individually present and (as a group) critique topics of their choice or as assigned.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Systems Masters By Dissertation Only
Information Systems Masters Course Work
Information Systems Masters Dissertation
Financial Systems Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Information Systems View 6 other Masters in Information Systems in South Africa

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

A mark of at least 65% for their honours degree.
A detailed CV, and supply answers to questions relating to any past and present work experience and activities, awards, skills, academic and professional qualifications gained, involvement with the I.S. industry, and their intended career progression.
A one-page preliminary proposal of the research area intended for study. They should state why they are seeking a graduate degree in Information Systems, indicate whether full-time or part-time study, and describe their preparation for postgraduate studies.
Applicants without an IS honours degree from UCT should also submit an authorised academic transcript of their marks and give contact details of two referees. They are also required to provide electronic or hard copy examples of their past research (preferably their honours research report) and may be required to attend an interview.

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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

76270 ZAR / year

≈ 76270 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

32500 ZAR / year

≈ 32500 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International students must add the relevant Administrative Service Fee (ZAR 5300) /International Term fee to the cost of the typical fee.

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 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

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