Namibia University of Science and Technology Postgraduate Certificate in ICT Policy and Regulation

What is Postgraduate Certificate in ICT Policy and Regulation?

The Wits Master of Arts in the field of ICT Policy and Regulation (MA ICTPR) is a formal post-graduate academic qualification that provides capacity to operate in Africa’s dynamic ICT ecosystem.

Entry Requirement

Students are required to have at least a Bachelor Degree recognised at NQF Level 7 in a related discipline, or an equivalent qualification. Extensive professional experience in a field related to the postgraduate programme may replace this requirement, subject to approval by PoN’s Graduate Studies Committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you mean by postgraduate certificate?

A post-graduate certificate— sometimes called a post-graduate diploma—is a short course of study taken after a master’s or doctoral degree. Post-graduate certificates usually focus on a specific career specialty that professionals want to add to their repertoire.

Is post graduate certificate equivalent to a degree?

Postgraduate diplomas and certificates are equivalent to master’s degrees in terms of level of study, but they are shorter and do not require a dissertation. That is to say, they are more advanced than bachelor’s degrees at the undergraduate level.

Why do a postgraduate certificate?

As an undergraduate, an additional three months of study can give you a competitive edge in a crowded job market. As a professional, a part-time PGCert can provide you with valuable vocational training as you continue to advance your career.

What level is postgraduate certificate?

As with postgraduate diplomas, a PG certificate usually follows a bachelor’s or undergraduate degree. They are Level 7 on the National Qualifications Framework. Although not necessarily true for everybody, most will study a subject which is similar to whatever they studied as an undergraduate student.

Is a postgraduate certificate a Masters?

More advanced than an undergraduate degree, postgraduate diplomas and postgraduate certificates are qualifications at the same level of study as Masters degrees, but they’re shorter and you don’t have to write a dissertation.

Can you get a job with a postgraduate certificate?

Postgraduate certificates not only open up job opportunities in your area of undergraduate study but also makes it possible to change tracks entirely. Postgraduation gives you the freedom to refine your area of study and position yourself as an expert in the process.

What is a Postgraduate Diploma?

A postgraduate diploma is a shorter qualification than a masters degree, although at the same academic level. Whereas a masters degree is made up of 180 credits (taken from exams, assignments, and so on), a postgraduate diploma is 120 credits.

What postgraduate means?

A postgraduate is a student who has successfully completed an undergraduate degree level course at a college or university and is undertaking further study at a more advanced level.

Which is better postgraduate or masters?

There are several advantages of choosing a postgraduate degree. In addition to taking less time than master’s degrees, postgraduate qualifications are also celebrated for their flexibility.

Is postgraduate the same as Bachelor?

The term ‘undergraduate’ refers to a Bachelors degree, while ‘postgraduate’ is used to describe graduate students studying for a second qualification, typically a masters, postgraduate certificate (PGCert) or postgraduate diploma (PGDip).

Is postgraduate and PHD same?

Pg means post graduation ,which is done after you complete your under graduation course. Phd is the degree of doctorate in any subject which means it is the highest graduation degree . Pg is a course of usually two years while phd is a course which has a duration of three years.

Is graduate certificate higher than bachelor?

A graduate certificate (GradCert, GCert, GradC) is a higher education qualification at the same level as a bachelor’s degree but more limited in scope, taking less time to complete – normally between one third and two thirds of an academic year (or full-time equivalent).

What do you study postgraduate?

When referring to postgraduate study, most people think of the master’s courses and graduate entry professional qualifications offered by universities. These will all require you to have an undergraduate degree.

Why postgraduate study is important?

By studying a postgraduate degree, you’ll develop skills that will support you through daily life, such as time management, researching, presentation and writing skills. … However, for most postgraduate students, the fuel is the desire to learn and contribute to their field of expertise.

Can you do postgraduate without undergraduate?

Most universities expect applicants for Masters study to have an undergraduate degree in a related field. However, you may be able to apply without a Bachelors if you can demonstrate relevant experience and your overall postgraduate application is very strong.