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Bachelor of Military Science Honours in Defence Organisation and Resource Management at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Military Science Honours in Defence Organisation and Resource Management develops advanced analytical, managerial and strategic competencies in commissioned and selected non-commissioned officers. It focuses on managing defence organisations and resources for informed decision-making in complex military environments.

Faculty: Military Science  |  Department: Military Science (Defence Management, Organisational and Human Resources Sciences)  |  Duration: One year full-time or two years part-time  |  Intake: Applications open 1 April 2026 and close 31 March 2027 (South African and international).  |  Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Research Methodology (Organisation and Resource Management) and a Research Assignment, plus elective modules chosen with the Programme Coordinator such as Defence Economics, Development Management, Financial Management, Logistics Management, Strategic Management and Project Management. At least 120 credits are required, with block modules attended in person.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Subject to consultation with the Division of Defence Management, Organisational and Human Resources Sciences: a BMil degree in (Defence) Organisation and Resource Management with at least 60% in the final year in two of the majors Military Management, Economics, Management Accounting or Public and Development Management; or another relevant B degree approved by the Programme Coordinator with at least 60% in the relevant final-year majors. Supporting documents: copy of ID (South African citizens and permanent residents) or passport (international applicants), and matric certificate.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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