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 Information Technology Management program is offered at the University of Johannesburg.

Programme Structure

Structure:

The purpose of this qualification is to show through the doctoral thesis in which the qualification culminates, evidence of independent and original scientific work. The thesis would constitute a decided contribution to knowledge of and insight into the subject discipline as well as the field of research.
Qualifying students would display applied competence in research methodology, and the proper written and/or oral communication in the research process and findings.
The student should be able to reflect on his/her research decisions and applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of research in the information technology management industry.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

105

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

IT Management View 3 other PhDs in IT Management in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

105

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student access will be provided to the student who is in possession of any relevant information systems, information technology or informatics master’s degree on NQF level 9 with a 65% average.
The Dean of the College of Business and Economics may refuse a student admission to the doctoral qualification if they are of the opinion that the student’s academic background is insufficient for the proposed studies.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23620 ZAR / year

≈ 23620 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

23620 ZAR / year

≈ 23620 ZAR / year

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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