Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management Sciences: Tourism and Event Business Management at Central University of Technology, Free State

Entry requirements

Minimum Prior Qualification: A cognate 180-credit NQF Level 9 Master’s degree (either a coursework degree with a mini-dissertation or a research-only degree). Required Academic Performance: A minimum average of 65% at the Master’s degree level. Research Proposal: In co-operation with CUT, the student must present a suitable research project in their field of specialisation prior to formal registration. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): An RPL route exists for applicants who do not meet the minimum academic requirements, subject to specific conditions. Programme Regulations & The Research Process: Degree Type & Duration: This is a research-intensive doctoral qualification (NQF Level 10). Duration is typically a minimum of 2 years (full-time) up to a maximum of 6 years. Instructional Offering: The programme culminates in the completion of an Advanced Research Project and Thesis (Main Code: TET7010). Two-Tier Approval Process: Provisionally admitted students are given up to 6 months to prepare a research proposal. The proposal must first be accepted by the Departmental Research and Innovation Committee (DRIC) for formal registration, and subsequently approved by the Faculty Research and Innovation Committee (FRIC) before proceeding with empirical research. Graduation: After successful completion and examination of the thesis, the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management Sciences: Tourism and Event Business Management will be awarded during CUT’s official graduation ceremony.