Information science is an academic field that is primarily concerned with the analysis, collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval, movement, dissemination, and protection of information.
Admission Requirements:
(a) Candidate must be in possession of a relevant Bachelor’s Degree in which at least sixty percent (60%) has been obtained in the final formal assessment (examination) of the appropriate subject.
(b) Candidate who does not meet this requirement may be admitted to the Honours study on the special recommendation or screening process of the Head of Department and the Executive Dean concerned with the approval of Senate.
Duration:
(a) Minimum of one year and a maximum of two years.
What jobs can I get with an information science degree?
Data Scientist/Data Analytics.
Data Science Engineer.
Information Assurance Analyst.
Health Science Specialist.
Audiovisual Specialist.
Chief Information Officer.
Competitive Intelligence Specialist.
Database Applications Specialist/Designer.
Is information science a good major?
Yes, information systems is a good major for many undergraduate students.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a job growth at 11% in computer and information technology occupations for the next 10 years, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Master of Information Studies (MISt) Jobs by Salary
| Job Title | Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Information Security Manager | Range: R658k – R2m (Estimated) | Average:R1,080,966 |
| Network Engineer | Range: R167k – R554k (Estimated) | Average: R304,744 |
| Risk Management Manager | Range: R517k – R2m (Estimated) | Average: R915,589 |