Master of Commerce: Information Technology Management
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
180
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of Johannesburg
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences
Subfield
Information Technology and Computer Sciences
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
Purpose
This qualification aims to develop, at advanced (executive) level, learner competence in mastering, analysing, interpreting and understanding Information Technology (IT) Management principles and methods. Through a Master's dissertation, the learner will show evidence of scientific research and the ability to reflect thereon in the holistic context of IT Management. The programme will assist in the continuing professional development of experienced senior managers and leaders. The qualification will further promote the development of Information Technology Management skills for learners both locally and internationally.
On completion of the programme, learners will be able to
- Access, analyse, organise and critically evaluate existing knowledge.
- Engage in independent research and produce findings in the form of a research report from a range of appropriate research designs, methods, techniques and technologies in the chosen focus area.
- Critically analyse and evaluate the outcomes of interventions, techniques, strategies or processes in the chosen field.
- Demonstrate in-depth understanding of own position in relation to major debates within the chosen field.
Rationale
This qualification is aimed at developing learners with high potential to pursue innovative managerial, technical and leadership practices suited to a dynamic business environment. The qualification forms part of the learning pathway in Information Technology Management. The intention is to equip learners with necessary knowledge, technical and leadership skills in the context of which they function. This Degree aims at training and educating researchers in the field of IT Management who can contribute to the development of knowledge at an advanced level. In this way, learners will be prepared for advanced and specialised professional employment. This Degree further provides a direct path to an appropriate Doctor of Philosophy: Information Technology Management with the requisite level of research and serves the needs of learners who aspire to move into leadership positions in the IT Management field.
Entry requirements and RPL
Knowledge of Information Technology Management at NQF Level 8.
Access to the Qualification
The learner must be in possession of
- A relevant Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Information Technology Management with a minimum of 60% average at NQF Level 8.
- An appropriate Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Information Technology Management (with a research component).
- Any appropriate Honours Degree for which Recognition of Prior Learning may be applied.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning will be applied according to National and UJ policies.
Recognition of Prior Learning
- Grant access to learners who do not meet the minimum requirements for admission.
- Grant learners credits towards the achievement of the qualification.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
N/A
Exit level outcomes
- Plan and implement an agreed research programme.
- Present research in the form of a dissertation.
Associated assessment criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1
- A research proposal is developed, based on the course content and completed within the time stipulated.
- Appropriate literature is sourced to obtain information relevant to the research and documented.
- Any required fieldwork and/or laboratory experimentation engaged in is recorded.
- Documents are prepared for obtaining ethics clearance.
- Intellectual competence and skill is exhibited in executing the research, using quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods.
- The concept of plagiarism and the implications thereof are comprehended when applying the conventions of referencing and the norms of academic writing.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2
- Participate in research projects and programmes as determined by the supervisor/co-supervisor.
- At least one manuscript of a research paper is produced in a format that is ready for submission to an accredited research journal.
- Implications of findings are reflected on and followed upon where possible.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Horizontal articulation
This qualification articulates horizontally with any Master's Degree in Information Technology or a related field at NQF Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
This qualification articulates vertically with any Doctoral Degree in Information Technology or a related field at NQF Level 10.
International comparability
Various Masters' Degrees exist in the field of Computer Science and Informatics. However, few national or international institutions offer a Master's programme in Information Technology Management.
The following qualifications compare favourably with the Master of Commerce (Information Technology Management) in terms of their content:
- Master of Science in Information Technology Management, Hong Kong Baptist University.
This qualification combines both IT and Business in the qualification, but does not include Management
- Executive Master in Technology Management, University of Pennsylvania.
This qualification includes in its core Commerce and IT, which is the fundamental basis of the Master of Commerce (Information Technology Management).
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2015.
NOTES
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