Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Estate and Trust Administration
University of the Free State, South Africa
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- Applications for 2027 open 1 June 2026 and close 15 January 2027; registration closes 15 February 20
Engineering
University of the Free State, South Africa
The Doctor of Philosophy with specialisation in Business Administration is the UFS Business School's NQF Level 10 research doctorate, carrying 360 credits. It requires an original research thesis that makes a distinct contribution to knowledge in the discipline, with a substantial part meriting publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Faculty: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences | Department: UFS Business School | Duration: Equivalent of at least two years of full-time research; 360 credits at NQF Level 10 | Intake: Applications open throughout the year; abbreviated proposal due by end of September; panel decision communicated by end of October; compulsory Research Proposal Writing Workshop in November; registration in January. | Study mode: blended | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Independent doctoral research under a promotor, developing expert knowledge of a specific research area, advanced research methodology, critical and analytical thinking and communication skills. Admitted candidates attend a compulsory Research Proposal Writing Workshop before registering.
An MBA or equivalent master's degree with an average of 65% for all NQF Level 9 modules (at least 180 credits); at least 60% for Business Research Methods at master's level; and at least 65% for an expanded MBA or equivalent dissertation (minimum 60 credits) of at least one academic year. Selection: evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate academic records (SAQA evaluation for international applicants), then a panel evaluation of an abbreviated proposal (maximum 2 000 words), and availability of a promotor with expertise in the proposed topic. Final approval rests with the Director of the Business School.
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.
PhD 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
Engineering
University of the Free State, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Free State, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Free State, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Free State, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Free State, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Free State, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Free State, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Free State, South Africa
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