Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Science in Information Technology in South Africa

  • Course Name: Master of Science in Information Technology(Information Technology)
  • Major Subject: Information Technology
  • Course Category: Masters Courses

This is a postgraduate degree course that focuses on advanced knowledge and skills in various areas of information technology. It equips learners with expertise in fields such as project management, data analytics, cyber-security and software development , preparing them for leadership roles in the IT industry.

Possible job opportunities for Master of Science in Information Technology graduates in South Africa:
1.Software Developer/Engineer
2.IT Project Manager
3. Business Intelligence Analyst
4. IT Auditor
5. IT Trainer/Instructor
6. IT Researcher
7. IT Operations Manager
8. IT Governance Specialist
9. IT Manager
10. Systems Analyst
11. Data Scientist
12. Network Administrator
13. IT Consultant
14. Cybersecurity Specialist
15. Database Administrator





Institutions Offering Master of Science in Information Technology

  • Tshwane University of Technology Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria  
    1. Professional Practice in Information Technology
    Duration: 1 year

    Course Overview:
    -Research Report: Professional Practice in Information Technology
    -Professional Systems Engineering
    -Strategic Business Analysis and Modeling
    -Task Management
    -Digital Enterprise
    -Knowledge Technologies
    -IT Services and Projects

    2. Multimedia
    Duration: 1 year

    Course Overview:
    -Dissertation: Information Technology: Communication Networks

    3. Software Development
    Duration: 1 year

    Course Overview:
    -Dissertation: Information Technology: Software Development

    4. Technical Applications
    Duration: 1 year

    Course Overview:
    -Dissertation: Information Technology: Technical Applications

    5. Web and Application Development
    Duration: 1 year

    Course Overview:
    -Dissertation: Information Technology: Web and Application Development

    6. Intelligent Industrial Systems
    Duration: 1 year

    Course Overview:
    -Dissertation: Information Technology: Intelligent Industrial Systems

    7. Business Applications
    Duration: 1 year

    Course Overview:
    -Dissertation: Information Technology: Business Applications

    8. Information Management
    Duration: 1 year

    Course Overview:
    -Dissertation: Information Technology: Information Management
  • Vaal University of Technology Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark  
    Duration: 2 years

    Minimum entry requirement:
    -BTech Information Technology
    -Research Methodology as a prerequisite with a 60% Average for all B-Tech subjects
  • University of Cape Town University of Cape Town, Cape Town  
  • North West University North West University, Mafikeng  




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