IIE Master of Strategic Information and Communication Technology Management Course Requirements at Varsity College
Varsity College · Faculty of Science and Technology
The IIE Master of Strategic Information and Communication Technology Management is a master's Degree offered by Varsity College for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking 2 years part-time online to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Minimum Admission Requirements to study IIE Master of Strategic Information and Communication Technology Management at Varsity College
- An appropriate HEQSF Level 8 honours degree, postgraduate diploma or 480-credit Level 8 bachelor's degree with an overall average of at least 65%
- A previous research methodology module, or completion of the ICT research short course
- An approved research proposal and ethics clearance
- International applicants need a SAQA NQF Level 8 evaluation certificate
About this course
The IIE Master of Strategic Information and Communication Technology Management is an online master's degree for IT professionals moving into leadership. It carries 180 credits at NQF Level 9 (SAQA ID 122368) in the Faculty of Science and Technology and is studied part-time over two years, with a February intake.
The first year has four modules:
- Strategic ICT Management and Business Solutions
- ICT Governance, Security Frameworks and Risk Management
- Emerging Technologies and Competitive Advantage
- Data Management and Business Analytics
The second year is devoted to a supervised research mini-dissertation.
You learn how to align technology with business strategy, govern and secure IT systems, and use data to support decisions, then research a real ICT management problem.
The degree suits graduates of the IIE BCIS Honours, the IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics and similar qualifications, as well as experienced IT staff aiming for CIO or senior manager roles. Graduates can continue to a PhD, including the IIE PhD in Information Technology.
Possible careers
Graduates work as ICT and information systems managers, CIOs and CTOs, ICT project managers, management consultants and business analysts. Further study includes the IIE PhD in Information Technology.
Course intelligence for IIE Master of Strategic Information and Communication Technology Management
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
IIE Master of Strategic Information and Communication Technology Management doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like Varsity College. Ask Varsity College directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
Varsity College’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with Varsity College and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply through the Emeris online postgraduate portal and upload a certified academic transcript, certified copies of your previous qualifications, a CV and a copy of your ID or passport. Research degrees also require a statement of intent or concept document and completion of the proposal development programme, so contact the faculty early. Final admission depends on supervisor availability and approval of your research proposal.
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- Duration
- 2 years part-time online
- NQF Level
- 9
- Fees
- 2027 online tuition R51 000 a year (2-year programme, full settlement); check the master's and doctoral fee schedule
- Application deadline
- February intake; check the programme page
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Source: Official website: https://www.emeris.ac.za/qualifications/online/master-of-strategic-information-and-communication-technology-management, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Varsity College before applying.