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Master of Commerce at University of Mpumalanga

University of Mpumalanga, South Africa

Programme overview

The Master of Commerce is a 180 credits and NQF exit level 9 qualification which provide students with an opportunity to undertake independent and original research in a commerce discipline within CESM category 04: Business, Economics and Business Management studies. The MCom programme is by dissertation meaning that 100% of the time is spent on independent, self-directed but supervised research. This supervision is provided through direct contact between the student and the supervisor.

Faculty: Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences  |  Department: School of Development Studies  |  Duration: 1-2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

The minimum requirements for admission into the MCom programme are:; BCom Honours (NQF level 8) qualification with a pass of at least 60% in the appropriate commerce field.; Postgraduate Diploma in an appropriate field of commerce with a pass of at least 60%.; In 2022 the University will offer a Master of Commerce by dissertation. Currently research must be in Economics (CESM category 040400). The University will add further fields of study as and when new fields of study are approved at the Honours level.

ZAR 67,278 a year (2026). 2026 tuition for Full-Time Year 1 per UMP 2026 Fees Handbook (fixed amount); excludes accommodation, application fee and other administrative fees (Full-Time Year 1) Source

Main intake: February; first-year lectures started on 09 February 2026 with registration in January. Second semester registration runs 20 July to 31 July 2026. Master's and doctoral postgraduate orientation was held 04 to 08 May 2026.

Applications for master's programmes for 2027 close on 30 January 2027.

Applications for 2027 admission open on 01 June 2026. The non-refundable application fee is R200 for South African applicants, R400 for SADC applicants and R550 for other international applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ump.ac.za/apply

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