BIS Information Science
Study Discipline: Engineering & Technology
Study Programme Details
City: Pretoria
Country: South Africa
Admission Sessions: Summer Session
Study Format: Full Time
Mode of Study: Fully on Site
About this Study Course
Embark on a transformative journey with the Information Science degree from the University of Pretoria. This cutting-edge program equips graduates to unravel, organize, manage, and ethically leverage information, making them highly sought after in information-intensive industries. Delve into the dynamic field where technology and ethical information practices converge, preparing you to shape the future of information management.
Overview
The Information Science program at the University of Pretoria focuses on harnessing information technology and processing information products. Designed to train students in the management, retrieval, and organization of information, the curriculum emphasizes packaging, distribution, and adding value to information. Students also explore the critical aspects of information and knowledge management, vital resources for enterprises in the modern digital landscape.
Admission Requirements
Embark on your academic journey by meeting the minimum requirements:
- English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 4
- APS (Admission Point Score): 28
Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS. Applicants currently in Grade 12 must apply with their final Grade 11 (or equivalent) results. Successful candidates will be notified once admitted or conditionally admitted.
- Information science
- Business management
- Afrikaans
- Informatics
- Information science: Digital repositories
- Information science: Socio-political aspects of information in global context
- Information science: Competitive intelligence
The fee of course is R49000 per anumm
Future Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Information Science program emerge as versatile professionals poised for impactful contributions. Future career outcomes include leadership roles as information and knowledge managers, consultants on information products, and specialists in various domains. The program prepares you for the evolving landscape of information management, ensuring your relevance in the global arena.
Visa Requirements:
For visa information, please visit South Africa page for student visa and student life.
