Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Management (Part-time) at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Management is a research-intensive programme at Stellenbosch University (Stellenbosch campus) comprising an independent research project and dissertation under academic supervision, aimed at an original contribution to the field. Study mode: part-time.

Faculty: Engineering | Department: Industrial Engineering | Duration: Three years | Intake: Applications for 2027 open 1 Apr 2026; close 30 Oct 2026 (South African and international) | Study mode: part-time | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A 360-credit (NQF level 10) research PhD leading to a dissertation under supervision, an oral examination, and proof of a submitted journal article reporting the dissertation research.

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Entry requirements

A master's degree (MScEng, MSc, MEng or MTech) with a significant research component, or a standard of competence in the field deemed sufficient by Senate. Applicants must be selected by the home department. Within the first year, the research proposal must be assessed to the satisfaction of the Faculty Board and the dissertation topic and supervisor(s) approved to continue registration. A CV and evidence of contact with a prospective supervisor are submitted. Part-time enrolment requires approval from the departmental chairperson, who must be shown that the applicant is a bona fide part-time student.

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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