Program Overview

Programme: PhD Business Management

Programme information

The PhD degree is conferred by virtue of a thesis. The relevant head of department reserves the right to prescribe any additional modules/seminars for a candidate. A candidate must also pass the compulsory module in EBW 801 Research methodology 801 if it has not been completed at master's level. However, the Dean may, in exceptional cases and on the recommendation of the relevant head of department/director, waive this prerequisite.

Not all postgraduate programmes are offered every year. Please consult the relevant faculty's student administration concerning the presentation of this programme.

Admission requirements

• Relevant master's degree with an average of at least 60%.
• A prospective candidate has to apply to be admitted to the University.
• The Dean has the right of authorisation regarding matters not provided for in the General Regulations or the Faculty regulations.
• Due to capacity constraints, there may not be an intake of new students every year. It remains the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the degree they wish to apply for, will indeed be offered.

Other programme-specific information

The curriculum must be compiled in consultation with the head of the department.

Examinations and pass requirements

The thesis should be passed in accordance with the stipulations of Regulations G.52 and G.60.2.2, as well as a compulsory module in Research Methodology.

Research information

The candidate will complete his/her research under the guidance of his/her supervisor, and submit the thesis as soon as it complies with the regulations of the University. A public defence of the thesis and an article for publication is part of the prerequisites of completing the degree. The research component (thesis and draft article for publication) contributes 100% towards the total requirement for the degree.

Core modules

• OBS 900: Research proposal: Leadership 900
  • Credits: 0.00
  • Module content: The philosophy of science; Scientific thinking and research action. Science and theory; Academic writing; research structure/theses; sources and referencing. Pathway theories and critiquing the body of knowledge for each pathway. Advanced qualitative research methods; Advanced quantitative research methods; Proposal design and defence.
• OBS 995: Thesis: Business management 995
  • Credits: 360.00
  • Module content: The candidate will complete his/her research under the guidance of his/her supervisor, and submit the thesis as soon as it complies with the regulations of the University. A public defence of the thesis and an article for publication is part of the prerequisites of completing the degree. The research component (thesis and concept article for publication) contributes 100% towards the total requirement for the degree.

Programme Details

• Code: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
• Credits: Total credits: 360
• Duration: Minimum duration of study: 2 years

The information published is subject to change and may be amended. The General Regulations (G Regulations) apply to all faculties of the University. It is expected of students to familiarise themselves well with these regulations as well as with the information contained in the General Rules section. Ignorance concerning these regulations and rules will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression.