Master of Arts in ICT Policy and Regulation (MA ICTPR)
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 information and communication technology (ICT) ecosystem relevant to broader social and economic digital transformation. This degree equips its graduates to deal effectively with policy and regulatory dimensions pertaining to the evolution to digital economies in Africa.
This degree is designed to meet the needs of policymakers, regulators, operators, communications managers in large and small organisations, user and consumer groups, NGOs, and others involved in or affected by ICT sector policy and regulation. The degree provides participants with an opportunity to improve their professional skills and/or refocus their expertise through:
- expanding and updating their knowledge of policy and regulation for the digital economy
- investigating research problems and exploring new ideas and experiences
- interacting and networking with leading academics and practitioners
- reflecting on their personal goals, values and career paths
Where applicable to their research reports, students are expected to adhere to the South African San Institute's San Code of Research Ethics.
Who should attend?
This degree is designed for middle- to senior-level managers and practitioners working in the broad electronic communications and ICT sector across the African continent. The sector includes telecommunications and electronic communications operators; the IT industry; the broadcasting and digital audio-visual content services sector; trade unions; national electronic communications regulators and regional regulatory associations; government policy departments, including communications, trade and industry, science and technology; science councils; university teaching departments; consumer advocates, and development sector entities.
Course entry requirements and registration details.
Contacts
The Wits Student Call Centre, tel: +27-11-717-1888, www.wits.ac.za/askwits, will assist you with your application.
Administrative queries can be directed to LINK Centre Short Course and Degree Coordinator Nokhanyo Yolwa: nokhanyo.yolwa@wits.ac.za
The Degree Convenor is LINK Centre Associate Prof. Ntsibane Ntlatlapa, ntsibane.ntlatlapa@wits.ac.za, who can assist with academic queries.