Nelson Mandela University

Nelson Mandela University

Master of Science in Computer Science and Information Systems

The Master of Science in Computer Science and Information Systems in Computer and Information Systems is offered by Nelson Mandela University.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Master of Science in Computer Science and Information Systems offered by the Nelson Mandela University at the Faculty of Science

The degree can be obtained by means of one of the following ways:

  • A dissertation on an approved topic;
  • A treatise on an approved topic with a credit value of 84 to 102 and approved modules with a total credit value of at least 36 from the topics listed in the Honours CAL curriculum; or
  • A treatise on an approved topic with a credit value of 60 and approved modules with a total credit value of at least 60 chosen from the topics listed in the Honours CAL curriculum.
The department involved will plan the dissertation/treatise and modules to be taken.

The Master’s degree to be awarded will be determined by the degree that the student obtained at Honours level in one of the Faculties of Arts, Science, Economic Sciences or Health Sciences.

Career fields
Computer Scientist
Multimedia Practitioner
Website Designer
Software Developer

Duration: The qualification shall extend over at least one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.

Compulsory module: Research project and dissertation.



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