Program Overview

Master's & Doctoral Degrees

The Master's and Doctoral degrees offered by the university provide students with post-graduate level knowledge, specific skills, and applied competence in various fields associated with Business, Commerce, and Management.

Purpose Statement

The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide Master of Commerce graduates with knowledge, skills, and applied competence in fields associated with Business, Commerce, and Management. This prepares them to be lifelong learners, employable researchers, entrepreneurs, and contributors to society and the business community.

Who Can Register?

• Applicants may only register once they have received confirmation from the university that their application for admission has been accepted.
• Returning students must check their emails for confirmation.
• New students will receive confirmation via the email address they provided at the time of application.
• Re-registering students and students who officially deferred their studies must register online during the approved registration period.

Registration Period

• Registration opens on 7 January 2026 for Master's and Doctoral qualifications.
• Registration closes on 31 March 2026 for Master's and Doctoral qualifications.
• The final date for payment is 31 March 2026.

Time Limits for This Degree

• Coursework Master's degree: A maximum of three years with an option to apply for one additional year.
• Research Master's degree: A maximum of three years with an option to apply for one additional year.
• Doctoral degree: A maximum of six years with an option to apply for one additional year.

Catalytic Niche Areas (CNAs)

The university has identified 10 Catalytic Niche Areas to be operationalized within the colleges:

• Marine studies
• Aviation and aeronautical studies
• Automotive
• Energy
• Space study and square kilometer array
• Fourth IR and digitalization
• Natural sciences (biotechnological studies)
• Health studies/medicine
• Feminist, womanist, and Bosadi theorizations
• Student support and co-curricular activities

Curriculum

The curriculum consists of a dissertation that incorporates a research proposal to be completed within the first year of study.

Master of Commerce in Business Management

Qualification Details

• Qualification stream: Human Resource Management
• Qualification code: 98582 - HRM
• Qualification type: Full Research
• NQF level: 9
• Total credits: 180
• SAQA ID: 14369

Rules

The curriculum consists of a dissertation that incorporates a research proposal to be completed within the first year of study.

Purpose Statement

The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide Master of Commerce graduates with post-graduate level knowledge, specific skills, and applied competence in a number of fields associated with Business, Commerce, and Management.

Modules

• Group A: Compulsory
  • DFHRM92 - Dissertation: Human Resource Management