BComHons specialising in Informatics
Bachelor of Information Technology Honours in Information Systems (BITHons)
PGDip in Economics and Management Sciences option Digital Innovation
MCom specialising in Informatics
MIT option Information Systems
PhD specialising in Information Systems
PhD specialising in Information Technology
With this degree, students will have advanced knowledge, skills and research experience relating to key aspects of information systems, including enterprise architecture, human-computer interaction, disruptive technologies, mobile computing, e-commerce, advanced database systems, knowledge acquisition and sharing, data mining and information systems development. This degree is conferred by the University’s Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.
With this degree, students will have advanced knowledge, skills and research experience relating to key aspects of information systems, including enterprise architecture, human-computer interaction, disruptive technologies, mobile computing, e-commerce, advanced database systems, knowledge acquisition and sharing, data mining and information systems development. This degree is conferred by the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology.
With this diploma, students will have knowledge, skills and research experience relating to aspects of digital innovation including, human-computer interaction, disruptive technologies, information communication and ICT for Development. This diploma is conferred by the University’s Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.
This master’s degree programme comprises a full dissertation on a selected topic related to the key research areas of the Department. This degree is conferred by the University’s Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.
This master’s degree programme comprises a full dissertation on a selected topic related to the key research areas of the Department. This degree is conferred by the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology.
A Master’s graduate has extensive and comprehensive knowledge in a specialised area of the discipline and is well versed in the scientific method. Through independent and guided research, s/he is able to demonstrate his/her ability to apply the scientific method in a scientific study. At the conclusion of his/her Master’s study, the candidate must submit a 35000 to 40000 words thesis. This is done under the guidance of a supervisor.
Topics for the thesis may be chosen in line with the Department’s research focus areas. For more information on the research focus areas of possible supervisors, please visit the following web page: Research focus areas of the staff members of the Department
The purpose of the Master’s thesis is to demonstrate that:
Students are also expected to hand in a publishable academic paper of 5000 to 7000 words, along with their thesis. The paper will be submitted to an accredited academic journal bearing the names of the candidate and supervisor(s), with the University of Pretoria retaining ownership of the intellectual property rights.
Please download the Departmental Masters Brochure for details on admission requirements and procedures here: Departmental MCom(Informatics) & MIT(Information Systems) Masters Brochure 2026
It is important to note that your initial admission provides access solely to a six-month seminar on advanced topics in IS Research (for non-degree purposes). You require a 60% average for this seminar to be allowed to officially register for the full dissertation Masters programme in the forthcoming year.
Closing date for applications for the MCom(Informatics) degree: 30 September 2025
Closing date for applications for the MIT(Information Systems) degree: 31 October 2025
Please use this online registration link to apply for admission: https://www.up.ac.za/online-application or watch this video if you need more information on the registration process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpuOW48BfD4
Note: We cannot guarantee the processing of applications for students who only receive their Honours degree results after January of the next year. However, these applications will be considered for the year following the upcoming year.
Graduates of this degree programme will have the knowledge and skills to manage and lead information and information technology related activities in an organisation in strategic, operational and project environments. This degree provides a broad IT perspective as well as good research and reporting skills.
The MIT ICT Management (coursework) degree is ideal for a middle management officer in preparation for senior management. Half of the degree comprises coursework, while the other half comprises a mini-dissertation. This degree is conferred by the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology.
The graduate of the Master’s degree in ICT Management (coursework) will have the knowledge and skills to manage and lead information and information technology-related activities in an organisation in strategic, operational and project environments. This degree provides a broad IT perspective as well as good research and reporting skills.
The MIT ICT Management (coursework) degree is ideal for a middle management officer in preparation for senior management. Half of the degree is course work and the other half a mini-dissertation. The MIT ICT Management programme is a two year degree. Students must complete the degree in a maximum of three years.
For more information on the degree: selection, how to apply and contact details, see: Application Information 2026. Other files that you will need to support your application:
All enquiries must be sent via email to [email protected]. All telephonic enquiries must be made to Rhona van der Merwe (012 420 6321).
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