DPhil with a specialisation in Applied Data Science
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Faculty Website:听College of Business and Economics听
Department:听
Programme Level: Postgraduate
Programme Name:听DPhil with a specialisation in Applied Data Science
Programme Code: P34ADQ
Medium of Facilitation: part-time, Full-Time
NQF Level:听10
NQF Credits:听360
SAQA:听117902
Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
Application End Date: 31 October 2025
Campus:听Auckland Park Kingsway
Contacts: 011 559 3621
Email: smbeya@uj.ac.za
Duration of Study:听1 Year Full-Time, 2 Years Part-Time
Purpose
The purpose of this qualification is to show through the doctoral thesis in which the qualification culminates, evidence of independent and original scientific work.听 The thesis would constitute a decided contribution to knowledge of and insight into the subject discipline as well as the field of research.听 Qualifying students would display applied competence in research methodology, and the proper written and/or oral communication in the research process and findings.听 The student should be able to reflect on his/her research decisions and applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of research in the information technology management industry.
Career Opportunities
Executive for Innovation, Director: Strategy, planning and management, Manager Digital Innovation, Head of Data Science, Data Science Manager, Senior Data Scientist, Chief Researcher and Senior Knowledge Analyst
Admission Requirements
Student access will be provided to the student who is in possession of any relevant information systems, information technology or informatics master鈥檚 degree on NQF level 9 with a 65% average.听 The Dean of the College of Business and Economics may refuse a student admission to the doctoral qualification if he/she is of the opinion that the student鈥檚 academic background is insufficient for the proposed studies.
- The Departmental Higher Degrees Committee reserves the right to assess application appeals and provide guidance pertaining to the matter.
- Applications must be supported with a CV and proposal. Information about potential supervisors and research topics are available at /faculties/cbe/Applied-Information-Systems/Pages/Research.aspx
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