Master of Science in Information Technology Management

Qualification code:	90157
Qualification type:	Coursework
NQF level:	9
Total credits:	180
SAQA ID:	111436
Rules: Curriculum: Four (4) modules, and a mini dissertation. Students may register for the mini dissertation after any three modules have been passed. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements before registration for the mini dissertation will be allowed.
Purpose statement: The purpose of this qualification is to provide a NQF Level 9 for Computer Science/Information Technology (IT) or Information Systems so that a learner can pursue their studies at a postgraduate level with broad based focus on Information Resource Management. Those who achieve this qualification would have a broad knowledge of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) at management and executive level and develop high level management skills to respond to rapidly changing IT business environment at national and international level.

Who can register?

Applicants may only register once they have received confirmation from Unisa that their application for admission has been accepted. Returning students must please check their myLife e-mails for confirmation. New Unisa students will receive confirmation via the e-mail address they provided at the time of application.
Re-registering students (who made sufficient progress during the current academic year) and students who officially deferred their studies must register online during the approved registration period for 2026.
Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply for admission during the next application period or check whether the qualification for which you intend to apply is on the list of qualifications that you can apply for until the end of June 2026.

Registration opens	Registration opens	Registration closes	Final date for payment
Master's & doctoral qualifications	7 January 2026	31 March 2026	31 March 2026
MCompt, Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Business Leadership (MBL) qualifications * All GSBL students with a 7-series student number should contact the Graduate School of Business Leadership for assistance with re-registration: www.unisa.ac.za/sbl	7 January 2026	21 February 2026	21 February 2026

All master's and doctoral qualifications are structured over a defined period. Refer to sections 4.14 and 4.15 in the Procedures for master’s and doctoral degrees.

Coursework master's degree: A maximum of three years with an option to apply for one additional year.
Research master's degree: A maximum of three years with an option to apply for one additional year.
Doctoral degree: A maximum of six years with an option to apply for one additional year.

Both you and your supervisor are responsible for ensuring that you complete your studies within the approved duration for your qualification.

Unisa has identified the following 10 Catalytic Niche Areas (CNAs) to be operationalised within the colleges:

If you are interested in any of these areas, please discuss it with your supervisor to incorporate one or more of the CNAs into your studies.

Please click on the modules below to see further information (eg semester/year module, NQF level)

Module (Please click on the module to see further information)	Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
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DLITM95 - Mini Dissertation: Information Technology Management	Pre-requisite:ITM5911,ITM5912,ITM5913, OR ITM5911,ITM5912,ITM5914 OR ITM5911,ITM5913,ITM5914 OR ITM5912,ITM5913,ITM5914
ITM5911 - Advanced Overview of ITSM and Strategy generation
ITM5912 - Financial, Demand and Service Portfolio Management
ITM5913 - ICT Quality, Risk Management and Law
ITM5914 - ICT Project Management and Leadership

Module (Please click on the module to see further information)

Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation

DLITM95 - Mini Dissertation: Information Technology Management

Pre-requisite:ITM5911,ITM5912,ITM5913, OR ITM5911,ITM5912,ITM5914 OR ITM5911,ITM5913,ITM5914 OR ITM5912,ITM5913,ITM5914

ITM5911 - Advanced Overview of ITSM and Strategy generation

ITM5912 - Financial, Demand and Service Portfolio Management

ITM5913 - ICT Quality, Risk Management and Law

ITM5914 - ICT Project Management and Leadership