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BA Honours Cultural Policy and Management
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Increase your knowledge of selected areas of Accounting and Finance. This programme is typically aimed at Mcom graduates. The PhD is awarded on the basis of a thesis only. This thesis must constitute a substantial contribution to the advancement of new knowledge in the subject chosen as such, the degree demands the capacity to pursue independent research and analysis at the highest level.
Faculty: Commerce, Law and Management | Department: Accountancy | Duration: 2 - 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Doctorate: A masters degree or an equivalent qualification from Wits University or another university. A supervisor from the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management must be identified and approached prior to application. In order to be registered for the degree, it is necessary to prepare an initial research proposal (typically 2 000 - 3 000 words) This proposal should clearly delineate the research problem, indicate the literature to be reviewed and present ideas on the methodology to be pursued. In addition, the contribution to knowledge of the research should be argued. This initial proposal will be scrutinized for suitability and a willing and able supervisor sought. After an initial review, the Higher Degrees Committee of the Faculty will inform the student whether he/she will proceed with the research.
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.
Research and PhD applicants must approach the relevant school or department to discuss the research topic and availability of a supervisor before applying.
Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.
Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications
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University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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