| Code | Faculty |
|---|---|
| 12254015 | Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology |
| Credits | Duration | NQF level |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum duration of study: 2 jaar | Totale krediete: 180 | NQF level: 09 |
This degree programme is presented in English only.
Also consult G Regulations G.30 to G.54
The curriculum is determined in consultation with the programme organiser.
A student will have to apply to the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology if he/she requires more than three years to complete the degree.
• An appropriate honours or four-year bachelor’s degree, and an average of at least 65%.
• A pass mark in Mathematics at NSC level or another qualification in Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematical Statistics or equivalent.
• Relevant work experience.
• Success in the selection process (refer to the departmental website for guidelines) is based on a recommendation letter from the employer/line manager, indicating a commitment that they will make time available for the employee to devote to the studies; an essay/motivation letter motivating the interest in this degree; and a CV (a template is available on the departmental website).
• A limited number of applicants are admitted to this degree.
Discontinuation of studies
The Dean may, on the recommendation of the admissions committee, cancel the studies of a student who fails more than one module. A module may only be repeated once.
Deregistration of modules
Deregistration of modules is only allowed before the early deadline.
Students may register for two modules in another master’s programme with the permission of the Programme Coordinators of both degrees.
A minimum semester mark of 40% is required in order to be admitted to the final examinations in all the prescribed modules of the degree. A final mark of 50% is required to pass all coursework modules and the mini-dissertation.
The degree is conferred with distinction on students who have obtained at least 75% for the mini-dissertation and a minimum of 75% weighted average final mark for the coursework modules and completed the degree in minimum time.
Minimum krediete: 90
Module-inhoud:
Research methodologies applicable to the IT field as preparation for the mini-dissertation for the A Stream students.
Minimum krediete: 90
Module-inhoud:
The mini-dissertation is an individual report of independent research under the guidance of a supervisor for the A Stream students.
Please note: All A Stream students first register for MIT 840. As soon as a supervisor has been assigned the student will be moved to the assigned module of the corresponding department. Informatics students will remain registered for MIT 840.
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