Information Systems Honours
Course Manager: Mrs Lydia Palmer
This course introduces students to research and advances students in the study of Information Systems and their development, providing a controlled maturing ground for students in preparation for the Information Systems profession and further research. A selection of IS topics are explored in depth via coursework as well as a project. It is offered on a full-time basis, or part-time over two years.
The IS Honours course addresses the following objectives:
- Introduce students to research in the field of Information Systems and contribute to the research effort of the Department
- Advance study in Information Systems
- Advance progressive application of Information Systems knowledge
- Prepare students for future positions of leadership in Information Systems
- Facilitate the development of professional communications
The Honours course takes one year to complete and consists of three major components:
- System Development Project
- Research Project
- A selection of Course Modules
The course comprises a selection of the following modules:
- Corporate Communications
- Research Methodology
- Technical Writing
- Business Process Modelling
- Enterprise Architecture
- Human Computer Interaction
- ICT for Development
- IT Service Management
- Virtual Collaboration
- Web Development
- IS Management
Prerequisistes: IS III (IS301 and IS302)
Students are requested to complete both a departmental application form and a Rhodes Application form in order to register. The Rhodes forms are available from the Student Bureau. Selection is based on achievements in undergraduate courses, as well as extramural activities and participation in University life. There are limited places available on the Honours programme.
