University of Pretoria
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‘I am currently registered for BCom (Honours) (Informatics) in Information Systems. I completed my BCom (Informatics) degree in 2014. The Department of Informatics offers students world-class opportunities, lecturers and facilities. Our lecturers have the expertise that empower students to excel. My course offered me practical and theoretical experience with ample learning opportunities. We did a third-year project where we had to work with people in industry and deliver an industry-standard system. Our lecturers were available to guide us. I found it very exciting and it taught me what to expect when entering the real world of work. I realised that the corporate environment would be tough, but exciting. The project produced by our group ranked among the top ten. I was invited to join the Golden Key International Honour Society on the basis of being one of the top 15% of achievers in the EBIT Faculty. This is a lifetime award. At present I am working as a Junior Systems Analyst in Standard Bank’s Wealth and Investment Department and I enjoy what I do. There are great opportunities for further study, for which the University of Pretoria has prepared me. I aspire to become a renowned systems analyst and produce innovative systems that enjoy global recognition.’ Mpomana Dikotla