Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Three-year doctoral programme at the Stellenbosch campus, offered full-time or part-time, in which students complete a scientific thesis on an approved Business Management topic.

Faculty: Economic and Management Sciences | Department: Business Management | Duration: Three years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The doctorate is completed by dissertation: advanced, original research of high quality that makes an original contribution to the field, approved by Senate on the recommendation of the Faculty doctoral examination panel.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Master's degree in Business Management from a university (minimum for consideration), or a standard of competence deemed adequate by Senate. Specific requirements are set by the department.

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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