Research Data Management Course presented by UCT (starting 21 Sept 2018)

The Library and Information Studies Centre at the University of Cape Town, South Africa offers a master’s level course in Research Data Management (Course Code LIS5029S) that is ideal for persons and/or organisations seeking continuing professional development in this new skills areas:

Lifecycle Models | Data Management Planning | Policy Analysis & Development | Challenges to Data Curation

The full fee schedule with the official amounts is in the Fees Handbook available here: http://www.students.uct.ac.za/sites/default/files/image_tool/images/434/study/handbooks/2018/2018_Fees_Booklet_FINAL14052018.pdf

Duration

6 weeks, starting 21 September 2018. Closing date for application: 20 July 2018.

Entry requirements: NQF level 8 (SA Honours or equivalent). Blended online/contact format ideal for students based outside of Cape Town. The course equals 24 credits.

The bulk of the lectures are online, but there are two contact days when students are required to be on campus in Cape Town (8 and 9 October 2018).

Apply by 20 July 2018

To apply, visit http://applyonline.uct.ac.za (On application, apply for Occasional Postgraduate Studies: Level of Qualification: Postgrad Non-Degree; Faculty: Humanities) 

Inquiries

Library and Information Studies Centre, University of Cape Town email: lisc@uct.ac.za or tel.: +27 (0)21 650 4546.

Course Convener: Michelle Kahn Email: michelle.kahn@uct.ac.za

Costs

The course fee for the Research Data Management course (LIS5029S) for 2018 is ZAR8 930-00 (excluding application fees and any other fees that apply such as international student fees). The full fee schedule with the official amounts is in the Fees Handbook available here: http://www.students.uct.ac.za/sites/default/files/image_tool/images/434/study/handbooks/2018/2018_Fees_Booklet_FINAL14052018.pdf