Department of Information Studies

1This module aims to equip students with theoretical and practical knowledge about information sources and how to implement search strategies to  retrieve and disseminate information for and to users

This module examines the ethical considerations surrounding the creation, use, and dissemination of information. It explores topics like intellectual property, access to information, privacy, and the societal impact of information technologies. Students learn to analyse ethical dilemmas, develop their own ethical frameworks, and make informed decisions in information-related contexts. 

PhD Studies

Economics of Information

Collection Development

Masters

This module aim to equip students with basic knowledge and skills on storage, retrieval and evaluation of information

Multimedia I introduces learners to Multimedia and its importance in the digital age. It main aobjectives are: to introduce learners to the concept of ‘multimedia’ , to teach student the role of multimedia in the digital age, and to equip students with skills to use different media.

This course focuses on the marketing concepts and marketing information services and/or products

A second level module for individuals who intend to work in a mobile or corporate technical environment with a high level of face-to-face client interaction. Job titles in some organizations which are descriptive of the role of this individual may be: field service technician, PC technician, etc. Individuals in some non-technical roles such as student, sales personnel or small business office managers may also find the validation of skills associated with the module to be valuable.

Prerequisite: AINF121 or equivalent status

The following module will introduce students to Windows  operating system, the Internet, web design and email as well as an introduction to MS Word.

This module aim to equip students with basic and advanced computer literacy.

A first level module for individuals who intend to work in a mobile or corporate technical environment with a high level of face-to-face client interaction. Individuals in some non-technical roles such as student, sales personnel or small business office managers may find the validation of skills associated with the module to be valuable.

This module aim to equip students with knowledge and skills in personal computer (PC) troubleshooting practices, common problems, how to diagnose and fix hardware or software problems, how to perform preventive maintenance and to be aware of safety and environmental issues.

This module aims to equip learners with theoretical knowledge and practical skills of publishing particularly to design and create a variety of electronic information documents.

Honours Document Studies

Multi-media honours course which will cover the creation and management of both a Content Management System (CMS - Joomla) and Learning Management System (LMS - Moodle) 

This module equips students with theorectical and practical knowledge about information sources and information searching theories and strategies.