Department of Information Science

The Department of Information Science at Stellenbosch University stands out with its dedicated exploration of the evolving relationship between information technologies and their operating environments. Our undergraduate Information Systems programmes are unique in their focus on equipping students with technical expertise and a deep understanding of business and socio-technical systems. 

Postgraduate offerings include further studies in Information Systems through our flagship Bachelor of Informatics Honours programme as well as advanced studies in Information and Knowledge Management, catering to academic researchers and professionals in leadership roles. 

Contact us
+27 21 808 2423
[email protected]

Physical address
Arts and Social Sciences Building, Room 446
Corner of Ryneveld and Andringa streets
Stellenbosch

“We study the design, development, adoption, use and effects of information and communication technologies in individual, organisational and societal contexts.”

Our Programmes

BCom (Management Sciences): Information Systems Management

Designed to combine core management science subjects with information systems, offering students the tools to manage and integrate technology in organisations, with a strong emphasis on practical application.

 

BA (Humanities) with Socio-Informatics and Organisational Informatics

This programme focuses on the intersection of technology, society, and culture. Socio-informatics and organisational informatics equip students to address real-world challenges.

 

Postgraduate programmes

Bachelor of Informatics Honours

This one-year programme is designed to deepen knowledge in informatics, blending computer, social and management sciences.

 

MPhil in Information and Knowledge Management

Builds on the postgraduate diploma, focusing on advanced knowledge management practices.

 

PhD in Socio-Informatics

A rigorous research programme culminating in a dissertation that contributes to socio-informatics at the highest academic level.

 

Postgraduate Diploma in Knowledge and Information Systems Management

Tailored for working professionals, this part-time programme develops expertise in managing knowledge and information systems in organisational contexts.

 

MA in Socio-Informatics

Our MA in Socio-Informatics allows students to develop their research capacity through a supervised thesis on a topic relevant to information and society.