MCom Business Management (Research) at University of the Free State

Programme overview

The research MCom with specialisation in Business Management (plan BC680013, 180 credits) is completed through a dissertation based on original research in Business Management, or two publishable manuscripts/articles.

Faculty: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences | Department: Business Management | Duration: Minimum of two years, maximum of three years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

A 180-credit dissertation (EMBM8900) on an approved topic based on original research in a study field of Business Management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MCom Business Management (Research): a Bachelor Honours degree with an average of at least 65% and at least 65% for the Honours research report. Apply to the departmental chair before registration; programme may be taken full-time or part-time per the rule book. A research proposal must be approved within six months of registration.

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.

Master's applications in Economic and Management Sciences open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs/apply

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