Master of Management Sciences in Library and Information Science

This qualification applies to persons who would like to further their studies in education through research based in depth study of selected themes in a Library and Information related field.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL may be used to grant admission or advanced standing, if applicable, according to the RPL policy.

Entry Requirements

• A relevant Level 8 qualification in Library and Information Studies (i.e. B Tech: Library and Information Studies).

The qualification consists of the following

• Knowledge, skills and values in researching in Library and Information Studies.
• Compiling and presenting research findings, conclusions and proposals in a properly set out dissertation.
• Disseminating research findings.

1. Do research in a field of Library and Information Studies.

Critical Level

• Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made.
• Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
• Collect, organise, analyse and critically evaluate information.
• Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of written and/or oral communication.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
• Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts.
• Reflect on and explore a variety of strategies to learn more effectively Exploring of education.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 1

• Identify a problem area.
• Identify problems within the problem area.
• Search the literature.
• Formulate the research problem/research question and sub-problems.
• State the hypothesis/possible answer to question.
• Define concepts.
• Select a research strategy and research methodology/ies.
• Decide on relevant data collection and analysis techniques.
• Implement the data collection technique to collect data.
• Analyse data and present results.
• Interpret findings.
• Draw conclusions and suggest recommendations.
• Contribute to the body of knowledge and skills in a related field of communications.
• Describe the extent of study clearly.
• Outline a methodology appropriate to the study.
• Provide evidence of extensive range of reading, including a review of the relevant literature.
• State explicitly the links between the review and area of study analyses, objectively and critically supporting and/or opposing evidence, and draws together the different points emerging from the literary study.
• Discuss points in depth and develop a clear line of argument to provide own interpretations which is put in the context of other interpretations.
• Show awareness of understanding assumptions underlying own interpretation.
• Solutions/conclusions relate to the questions posed in the introduction and are well founded on the evidence resulting from the research.
• Organise the thesis in a logical structure.
• Adhere to the institution's technical requirements for a dissertation.
• Write an article on the research for submission for publication in an accredited journal.
• Deliver papers and lectures based on the research.

Integrated Assessment

Formative Assessment

• Continuous learning progress assessment.
• Performance assessments tasks on an integrated variety of knowledge, skills and values.

Summative Assessment

• A demonstration of mastery of theoretical/academic component of learning (60 Credits).
• A mini dissertation with an article externally examined and moderated (120 Credits).