Master of Commerce in Statistics at North-West University

Programme overview

The Master of Commerce in Statistics (programme code 5GHN01 E810M, SAQA ID 100916) is an NQF level 9 research degree offered full-time at the Mahikeng campus within the School of Economic Sciences.

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

What you will study

The curriculum is a single 180-credit dissertation (STBS871) in Statistics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (MCom/MA): applicants need a BAHons or BComHons degree (or a qualification with equivalent status approved by Senate) with an average of at least 65% and at least 65% in the Honours module(s) on which the intended studies are based. Research ability must be satisfactory to the school director and programme leader; applicants judged inadequate in research methods are accepted only after completing a short course in research design and methodology. Research-only Master's applicants are accepted after the school's selection committee accepts a research proposal and a supervisor is available. Admission is selective and capacity-limited.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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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