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Programme Overview

The MPhil specialising in Evidence-based Management (Coursework) is a postgraduate degree offered by the Gordon Institute of Business Science at the University of Pretoria.

Programme Information

The degree comprises the writing of a mini-dissertation and coursework. Full particulars of the degree programme are contained in a brochure which is available from the departmental website.

Admission Requirements

General Admission Regulations

• All applications must be accompanied by the following documents:
  • Certified full academic transcripts from undergraduate to current level
  • Certified copy of ID or passport
  • A research concept note (not applicable to honours or coursework master's degrees)
• All applicants with international qualifications must submit the following documents:
  • A SAQA evaluation of the completed qualification or a comprehensive Foreign Qualification Report
  • TOEFL or IELTS or Pearson Test of English or Oxford Test of English test results (if applicable)
  • Certified copy of passport
• All postgraduate applications are subject to departmental admissions processes
• Admissions is based on the content of and performance in the prior degree, bridging arrangements (where required), academic merit and prior work experience (if applicable)
• Admission to all qualifications is subject to supervisory capacity and/or research projects in the field of specialisation in a department
• Complying with the minimum admissions requirements, does not automatically guarantee admission to the degree
• Proposed research studies for masters and doctoral applicants should align with the research focus of the relevant department
• All postgraduate applicants must be proficient in English as English is the official language of tuition, communication and correspondence at the University of Pretoria
• Candidates who cannot provide evidence that previous studies were completed in English, must submit TOEFL or IELTS or Pearson Test of English or Oxford Test of English test results with their application
• All applicants must be computer literate
• All students need to have access to an internet enabled device, as well as consistent email and internet access
• Allowance will be made for the diversity profile of students in accordance with the University strategy

Minimum Admissions Requirements

• Relevant honours or postgraduate degree on NQF level 8
• Minimum 5 years of work experience
• Acceptable level of performance in the prescribed entrance assessment, essay and/or interview

Application Process

• Candidates will be subjected to a selection process
• Candidates will be required to complete an application form with two references and an essay
• Candidates will be required to complete a prescribed entrance assessment
• Should an applicant be non-degreed, they will be required to complete a prescribed entrance assessment in line with RPL Policy
• All non-degreed applicants will be required to attend panel interviews
• Once an applicant has completed the application process, the application will be submitted, via Faculty Board, to the Senate Committee for consideration
• Once all the required processes have been completed, the applicant is informed of the outcome of the application

Other Programme-Specific Information

• Refer to General Academic Regulations G30-G41
• Refer to the GIBS student guidelines and regulations
• The Dean may authorise matters not provided for in the General Academic Regulations or in the GIBS regulations

Examinations and Pass Requirements

• The minimum pass mark for each prescribed module is 50%, provided that a subminimum of 45% has been obtained in the examination or an examined component
• A candidate who has failed more than two core modules may not continue with their studies for the degree, except with the approval of the Dean

Core Modules

• GIG 801: Introduction to evidence-based management
  • Credits: 6.00
  • Module content: This module reviews some of the basic elements of evidence-based management, i.e. a systematic engagement with evidence and prior knowledge
• GIG 802: Research design
  • Credits: 16.00
  • Module content: This module helps students to conceptualise a research design
• GIG 803: Principles of quantitative research
  • Credits: 16.00
  • Module content: This module aims to expose students to a number of key topics related to quantitative research methodology
• GIG 804: Principles of qualitative research
  • Credits: 16.00
  • Module content: This module aims to expose students to a number of key topics related to qualitative research methodology
• GIG 805: Integrated research design
  • Credits: 30.00
  • Module content: This module aims to help students apply the principles of evidence-based management in an integrative way to the business challenge they have identified
• GIG 806: Thematic understanding module 1
  • Credits: 12.00
  • Module content: This module aims to guide students to read existing research and especially theories in an appreciative manner
• GIG 807: Thematic understanding module 2
  • Credits: 12.00
  • Module content: This module aims to guide students to read existing literature and especially theories in a critical manner
• GIG 808: Thematic studies module 3
  • Credits: 12.00
  • Module content: This module aims to guide students to develop their own conceptual models
• GMD 800: Mini-dissertation: Evidence-based management
  • Credits: 60.00
  • Module content: This module aims to guide students to analyse a chosen business challenge through the lens of an appropriate theoretical lens

General Academic Regulations and Student Rules

The General Academic Regulations (G Regulations) and General Student Rules apply to all faculties and registered students of the University, as well as all prospective students who have accepted an offer of a place at the University of Pretoria. On registering for a programme, the student bears the responsibility of ensuring that they familiarise themselves with the General Academic Regulations applicable to their registration, as well as the relevant faculty-specific and programme-specific regulations and information as stipulated in the relevant yearbook. Ignorance concerning these regulations will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression, or basis for an exception to any of the aforementioned regulations. The G Regulations are updated annually and may be amended after the publication of this information.