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Master of Commerce in Marketing Management at North-West University

North-West University, South Africa

Programme overview

Master of Commerce in Marketing Management is a master's qualification in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at North-West University. It is offered on the Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark and Mahikeng campuses (Full-time/Part-time). Programme code: 5CKN01 E801M/P/V. Duration: Full-time: 1-3 years; Part-time: 1-4 years. Presented by School of Management Sciences.

Faculty: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences  |  Department: School of Management Sciences  |  Duration: Full-time: 1-3 years; Part-time: 1-4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

a) Only applicants with a BComHons in Marketing Management will be considered. b) Prospective students must have obtained an average of at least 65% in the BComHons in Marketing Management. c) BMAR673 or an equivalent research module is compulsory, with a minimum of 60%. d) The research ability of the prospective student must be to the satisfaction of the school director and/or programme leader, and acceptance of the prospective student is subject to selection by the School's selection committee. e) Prospective students must, as part of the initial application process, submit a draft research proposal, in which the intended research question and objectives and the anticipated research methodology are clearly explained and justified, together with a short literature review about the topic and constructs. This proposal will be used to determine the availability and capacity of a relevant study leader and to evaluate whether the intended research project falls within the broader scope of the School's competencies and focus.

Higher degree (Master's and doctoral) applications close on 30 November 2026. A non-refundable administration fee of R150 (South African applicants) or R600 (international applicants) applies, payable online only.

Apply through the official page: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/apply

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