Welcome to the Department of Informatics!
Informatics is an interdisciplinary field of study in which information, information systems, as well as its integration with the organisation, are studied in order to benefit the entire system (individual, organisation and society).
We are a dynamic team in the department that offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the EBIT and EMS faculties. We are proud that our undergraduate degree is ABET-accredited and that we can confidently send our students into the industry with the knowledge that they have received an excellent education of international standard.
UP Information System graduates …
- are able to integrate technical and social skills to analyse, design and manage systems that include both people and technology.
- demonstrate ethical decision-making and professional integrity with a strong sense of social responsibility for the impact of their actions on individuals, organisations and society.
- function effectively in diverse, transdisciplinary, cross-functional and multicultural environments.
- apply interpersonal skills and leadership acumen towards effective teamwork and people management.
- act with agility and adapt effectively in a dynamic technological environment.
- demonstrate the capacity for continuous learning and effective adaptation within the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
- identify and seize societal opportunities to create innovative and sustainable entrepreneurial initiatives.
One of our strengths is our growing number of postgraduate students, who support research activities in our different research focus areas. These research focus areas cover topics in IT Management, IS and Education, ICT for Development (ICT4D), Industry 5.0 (Data Science, Applied AI and ML) and Human Computer Interaction (HCI, UX).
Please feel welcome to contact the department with your enquiries about our exciting opportunities.
Prof Hanlie Smuts
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