Colleges and Universities Offering PhD in Business Science in South Africa

Institutions Offering PhD in Business Science

•  University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  
  Course Entry Requirements:
  - A masters degree or an equivalent qualification from Wits University or another university.
  - A supervisor from the School must be identified and approached prior to application.
  For all applicants:
  - The candidate should hold a masters degree in the related field (e.g. business management) with a minimum of 65% for the final mark.
  - The candidates should provide the first five (5) pages of written work of their masters dissertation.
  - Candidates who completed their masters degree by research will be expected to provide contact details of their previous supervisor for a recommendation letter that would state the candidate’s ability to conduct research at the PhD level
  - A PhD research proposal of six (6) pages, including references, must accompany the PhD application. The proposed research should show clear promise of a sufficient contribution to knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the degree programme.
  -Availability of supervision capacity and a supervisor in the proposed area of study.
  
  Please note: Acceptance into the programme is contingent on supervision capacity. Unfortunately, it cannot be guaranteed that a suitable supervisor will be available for every prospective student. Please first contact staff members within your relevant department with similar research areas before your application can be completed.
  
  The following documents need to be submitted with your application:
  1. Certified copy of your degree certificates
  2. Certified copy of academic transcripts as well as grade key
  3. All certificates need to be transcribed to English if in another language.
  4. SAQA evaluation (International applicants)
  5. Proof of English proficiency (International applicants)
  6. Curriculum Vitae
  7. Letter of motivation
  8. A brief (5-10 page) proposal outlining your area of research interest
  9. Confirmation of supervisor. Please attach this document, along with your CV and research proposal when approaching a supervisor. The document should be returned to the applicant signed by the supervisor for the applicant to submit it with the admissions application.
  Your application will only be assessed once all the above documentation has been submitted.
  We will unfortunately not be able to assess your application without your SAQA certificate or application fee.
  
  Course Duration: 2 to 4 years
  
  Mode of Study: Full time and part time.

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