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Master of Business Science at University of Cape Town

University of Cape Town, South Africa

Programme overview

Research master's by dissertation alone (180 NQF credits) in the Faculty of Commerce, currently listed for Marketing, on an advanced topic under supervision. The dissertation is 25,000-50,000 words.

Faculty: Faculty of Commerce  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A single 180-credit dissertation at NQF level 9.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A relevant honours-level degree. Entry is by selection based on academic performance, demonstrated research competence and availability of suitable supervision; candidates consult the Head of Department on topic and supervision.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za

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