Exploring Postgraduate Study Options at CPUT

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) offers a wide range of postgraduate programs for students looking to advance their education and careers. These programs include postgraduate diplomas, master’s degrees, and doctoral degrees across various faculties. This guide provides an overview of the postgraduate courses available at CPUT, helping prospective students understand their options.

Faculty of Applied Sciences Postgraduate Courses

The Faculty of Applied Sciences at CPUT provides postgraduate opportunities in several specialized fields. Students interested in advanced studies in agriculture, chemistry, or environmental management can find suitable programs.

Agriculture

• MTech: Agriculture: This program is for returning students only, with no new intake for recent years.
• Master: Agriculture: A master’s degree in Agriculture is available for those seeking in-depth knowledge in this field.

Chemistry

• MTech: Chemistry: Similar to Agriculture, this MTech program is for returning students.
• Master: Applied Sciences in Chemistry: This master’s degree offers advanced study in various aspects of chemistry.
• DTech: Chemistry: For doctoral candidates, this program is also for returning students.
• PhD: Chemistry: A Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry is available for advanced research.

Consumer Sciences – Food and Nutrition

• MTech: Consumer Science: Food and Nutrition: This program is for returning students.
• Master: Consumer Science in Food and Nutrition: This master’s degree focuses on advanced topics in food and nutrition.

Environmental Health

• DTech: Environmental Health: This doctoral program allows for specialized research in environmental health.

Environmental Management

• MTech: Environmental Management: This program is for returning students.
• Master: Environmental Management: A master’s degree in Environmental Management is offered for further study.

Food Technology

• MTech: Food Technology: This program is for returning students.
• Master: Food Science and Technology: This master’s degree provides advanced knowledge in food science.
• Doctor: Food Science & Technology: A doctoral degree in Food Science and Technology is available.

Horticulture

• MTech: Horticulture: This program is for returning students.
• Master: Horticultural Sciences: This master’s degree focuses on advanced horticultural studies.
• Doctor: Horticulture: A doctoral degree in Horticulture is offered.

Nature Conservation

• MTech: Nature Conservation: This program is for returning students.
• Master: Master of Conservation Science: This master’s degree offers advanced study in conservation science.

Oceanography

• MTech: Oceanography: This program is for returning students.

Faculty of Business and Management Sciences Postgraduate Courses

The Faculty of Business and Management Sciences offers a broad spectrum of postgraduate programs designed to enhance business acumen and leadership skills. Many of these programs are undergoing transitions, with new master’s and doctoral degrees replacing older MTech qualifications.

Business Administration

• MTech: Business Information Systems (Research-Based & Course-Based): These programs are phasing out and only open to students who have previously studied them.
• MTech: Business Administration (Course-Based & Research-Based): These programs are also phasing out and restricted to previous students.

Cost and Management Accounting

• MTech: Cost and Management Accounting: This program is phasing out.
• Master: Management Accounting: A new master’s degree in Management Accounting is now available.

Entrepreneurship

• MTech: Business Administration (Entrepreneurship): This program is phasing out.

Hospitality Management

• MTech: Food and Beverage Management: This program is phasing out.

Human Resource Management

• MTech: Human Resource Management (Course-Based & Research-Based): The research-based MTech is replaced by the Master of Human Resource Management.
• Master: Master of Human Resource Management: A new master’s degree is available.
• DTech: Human Resource Management: This program is phasing out and replaced by the Doctor of Human Resource Management.
• Doctor: Human Resource Management: A new doctoral degree is available.

Internal Auditing

• MTech: Internal Auditing: This program is phasing out and replaced by the Master of Internal Auditing.
• Master: Master of Internal Auditing: A new master’s degree is available.
• DTech: Internal Auditing: This program is phasing out and replaced by the Doctor of Commerce in Internal Auditing.
• Doctor: Doctor of Commerce in Internal Auditing: A new doctoral degree is available.

Marketing

• MTech: Marketing (Course-Based & Research-Based): The research-based MTech is replaced by the Master of Marketing.
• Master: Master of Marketing: A new master’s degree is available.
• DTech: Marketing: This program is phasing out and replaced by the Doctor of Commerce in Marketing.
• Doctor: Doctor of Commerce in Marketing: A new doctoral degree is available.

Business and Information Administration

• MTech: Office Management and Technology: This program is phasing out and replaced by the Master of Business and Information Administration.
• Master: Master of Business and Information Administration: A new master’s degree is available.
• DTech: Office Management and Technology: This program is phasing out.

Project Management

• MTech: Business Administration in Project Management (Course-Based): This program is phasing out.

Public Management

• MTech: Public Management (Course-Based & Research-Based): The research-based MTech is replaced by the Master of Public Administration.
• Master: Master of Public Administration: A new master’s degree is available.
• DTech: Public Management: This program is phasing out and replaced by the Doctor of Public Administration.
• Doctor: Public Administration: A new doctoral degree is available.

Retail Business Management

• MTech: Retail Business Management: This program is phasing out and replaced by the Master of Retail Business Management.
• Master: Master of Retail Business Management: A new master’s degree is available.

Sport Management

• MTech: Sport Management: This program is phasing out and replaced by the Master in Sports Management.
• Master: Master of Sport Management: A new master’s degree is available.

Tourism Management

• MTech: Tourism Management (Course-Based): This program is phasing out.
• MTech: Tourism and Hospitality Management (Research-Based): This program is phasing out.
• DTech: Tourism and Hospitality Management: This program is phasing out.

Faculty of Education Postgraduate Courses

The Faculty of Education offers postgraduate qualifications for those looking to advance their careers in teaching and educational research.

Further Education and Training (FET)

• PGCE: Further Education and Training: This Postgraduate Certificate in Education is for those specializing in FET.

Research and Postgraduate Studies

• MEd: Education: A Master of Education degree is available for advanced study in education.
• DEd: Education: A Doctor of Education degree is offered for doctoral research in education.

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment Postgraduate Courses

This faculty provides advanced programs in various engineering disciplines and construction management, preparing students for specialized roles and research.

Construction Management

• Master: Master of Construction: This new master’s degree replaces the MTech Construction Management and MTech Quantity Surveying.

Engineering: Chemical

• Master: Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering: This new master’s degree replaces the MTech: Chemical Engineering.
• PhD: Doctor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering: This program is phased in, replacing the DTech: Chemical Engineering.

Engineering: Civil

• Master: Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering: This new master’s degree replaces the MTech: Civil Engineering.
• PhD: Doctor of Engineering in Civil Engineering: This new doctoral degree replaces the DTech: Civil Engineering.

Engineering: Electrical

• MTech: Electrical Engineering (Satellite, Smart Grid, Energy): These coursework MTech programs are to be replaced by Master of Engineering (Meng) degrees.
• Master: Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering: This new master’s degree replaces the MTech: Electrical Engineering.
• Master: Master of Engineering in Energy (Coursework): This new master’s degree replaces the MTech: Electrical Engineering (Energy).
• PhD: Doctor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering: This new doctoral degree replaces the DTech: Electrical Engineering.

Engineering: Mechanical

• Master: Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering: This master’s degree is available.
• PhD: Doctor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering: This doctoral degree is available.

Industrial and Systems Engineering

• Master: Master of Engineering in Quality: This new master’s degree replaces the MTech: Quality.

Geomatics (Surveying and Cartography)

• MTech: Cartography: This MTech program is offered.

Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences Postgraduate Courses

The Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences offers advanced degrees in fields such as biomedical technology, nursing, and radiography.

• MSc: Biomedical Technology: A Master of Science in Biomedical Technology is available.
• PhD: Biomedical Sciences: A Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences is offered.

Dental Sciences

• MHSc: Dental Technology: A Master of Health Sciences in Dental Technology is available.

Emergency Medical Sciences

• MEMC: Master of Emergency Medical Care: This master’s degree focuses on emergency medical care.

Nursing Sciences

• Master: Nursing: A master’s degree in Nursing is available.

Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences

• MSc: Radiography: A Master of Science in Radiography (NQF Level 9) is offered.
• Doctor: Radiography (D Rad): A Doctor of Radiography (NQF Level 10) is available.

Faculty of Informatics and Design Postgraduate Courses

This faculty provides postgraduate programs in areas like public relations, design, information technology, and urban planning.

Public Relations and Communication

• MTech: Public Relations Management (Coursed Based & Research-Based): These MTech programs are offered.

Architectural Technology and Interior Design

• MTech: Architectural Technology: This is a research-only degree and not for professional registration.

Product and Industrial Design

• PhD: Doctor of Applied Arts in Design: A doctoral degree in Design is available.

Information Technology

• MTech: Information Technology: This MTech program is offered.
• PhD: Doctor of Philosophy in Informatics: A PhD in Informatics is available.
• PhD: Doctor of Information and Communication Technology: A PhD in ICT is offered.

Town and Regional Planning

• Master: Urban and Regional Planning (NQF 9): A master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning is available.

Postgrad in Design

• MTech: Design: This MTech program covers various design fields including Three Dimensional, Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Interior, Jewellery, Photography, and Surface Design.

Conclusion

CPUT offers a comprehensive selection of postgraduate courses across its diverse faculties. Whether you are interested in applied sciences, business, education, engineering, health, informatics, or design, there are advanced study options available. Prospective students are encouraged to review the specific admission requirements for each program to ensure they meet the necessary criteria for application.