Overview
About the program
The College of Business and Economics practices the art of resilience and agility, observes changing workplace expectations, the impact of technology on the world of work and thus reimagines the profile of future graduates and the workforce flourishing in the field of economics and business.
Reach your personal goals while enriching your professional achievement. An additional qualification will give you a higher level of knowledge to understand your working world and where you fit into it. You will also develop skills, such as critical thinking and problem solving that will prepare you to adapt quicker to changes in your industry. This Economics - Local Economic Development program is offered at the University of Johannesburg.
Programme Structure
Structure:
- The purpose of this qualification is to develop an ability to conceptualise new research initiatives and create new knowledge or practice in the field of local economic development.
- The programme will provide candidates with high-level research capabilities and who make a significant and original academic contribution in the field of local economic development.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Economics View 12 other PhDs in Economics in South AfricaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The Programme Coordinator (LED) in consultation with the Director: CENLED and the Director: School of Economics will consider applications from applicants that are in possession of a relevant Master’s qualification (NQF Level 9), relevance of prior experience, internal supervision constraints, the outcome of selection interviews, as well as evaluations and defences of draft research proposals (where applicable) will be evaluated.
Tuition Fee
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International
22650 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22650 ZAR per year during 24 months. -
National
22650 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22650 ZAR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Johannesburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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