Overview
About the programme
The Wits Business School PhD programme at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is the largest in South Africa and one of the most highly regarded on the continent. We seek out and bring together top candidates from across Africa to address important topics in their PhD research that are relevant to the advancement of business and society on our continent.
As a student of our PhD programme, you will gain real cultural and social insights from our commercial and political debates, you will sharpen your ability to articulate, grow in confidence and realise the vastness of the knowledge domains you can master by developing your learning and research skills.
Programme Structure
The School is particularly keen to enrol students in the following areas of study:- Strategy
- Methodological Issues
- Business & Society
- Decision Sciences
- Finance
- Marketing
- Organisational behaviour & diversity management
- Energy Leadership
- Digital Business
- Philanthropy and Social Investment in Africa
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Business Administration View 10 other PhDs in Business Administration in South AfricaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- 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
- A Bachelor’s degree with Honours – upper 2nd class or better (i.e. both with an average of “B” or better); or
- A Bachelor’s degree plus a postgraduate Diploma (both with an average of “B” or better)
- A good master's degree (i.e. an average of “B” or better)
- 65% or more for specialised Masters Research Report and 70% or more for MBA research report
- An outline of your proposed research
- Availability of a suitable supervisor
- A non-refundable application fee
- Complete the on-line application form
- Complete the Application Qualification Assessment Form
- Motivation letter
- CV
- A 12-page proposal
- Certified academic transcripts/records and certificates - Undergraduate, Honours and Masters Degree
Tuition Fee
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International
35720 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35720 ZAR per year during 24 months. -
National
35720 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35720 ZAR per year during 24 months.
- R6,970 registration fee for international students
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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