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Master of Commerce (full thesis) at Rhodes University

Rhodes University, South Africa

Programme overview

A 180-credit NQF Level 9 research degree examined by thesis, which may be taken in Accounting, Applied Statistics, Auditing, Computer Science, Economics, Financial Accounting, Industrial Sociology, Information Systems, Management, Management Accounting, Finance, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematics, Organisational Psychology or Taxation.

Faculty: Faculty of Commerce  |  Duration: 1 year (minimum)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

An independent research thesis under departmental supervision.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Commerce and general rules: Master's candidates normally hold an honours degree or equivalent; students with an ordinary bachelor's degree are accepted only in exceptional cases. Admission requires approval of the Faculty Board on the recommendation of the Head of Department and the Dean. Acceptance depends on a good academic record, an accepted topic statement and availability of supervision expertise.

Requirements published at faculty level.

ZAR 31,930 a year (2026). Master's fee for all faculties other than those specified separately; full-time and part-time, per year, covers tuition and supervision. Tuition block fee per the 2026 fees booklet; excludes residence, departmental/additional charges and, for internationa Source

Applications from all new students close on 30 September; this is also the deadline for international applicants, and no international applications are considered after 30 September. Late applications from South African applicants will be considered. The non-refundable application fee is R100.

Apply through the official page: https://ross.ru.ac.za/

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