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Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Information System and Management

The Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Information System and Management in Computer and Information Systems is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Information System and Management offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

The Honours programme in Information Systems Management equips students with advanced knowledge of and skills in technological systems and their integration with human and social dynamics. A particular focus is on the development of knowledge-based systems aimed at improved efficiency and decision making in organisations and society.

This intensive one-year programme consists of contact teaching and an independent project. 

Programme description

The purpose of the programme is two-fold. Firstly, it aims to consolidate and deepen the knowledge and skills of students with Bachelor’s degrees in the area of Informatics. In doing so the programme aims to deliver a mature graduate with a holistic understanding of information systems as socio-technical phenomena operating in the context of social collectives. Due to the nature of the content covered in the programme it is envisaged that graduates would be more suited to managerial positions in ISM contexts, as opposed to junior developer/analyst positions. The second purpose of the programme is to introduce students to the various aspects of conducting research in the fields of Informatics, Information Systems, Knowledge Management and others. As part of the programme students are expected to conduct a research assignment (30 credits).

Assessment and examination

Three of the four modules follow a flexible assessment policy in which students will be assessed through multiple tests/projects/assignments based on the nature of the content taught. The research module will be examined through the evaluation of a written report.

Programme module

 

Information System Management  (120)

 

Compulsory modules

Advanced Information Systems Theory and Practice  (30)

Computing in Information Systems  (30)

Information and Knowledge in Organisations  (30)

Research Assignment: Information Systems Management  (30)