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Master's & doctoral studies

College of Economic & Management Sciences

Master's degrees

Admission requirementsYour admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the admission requirements for your chosen qualification. Meeting these requirements does not mean automatic acceptance. Each application will be considered individually.

Qualification Stream Code Admission requirements Credits What are credits? NQF What are NQF levels?
Master of Administration in Public Administration 98581 An appropriate bachelor honours degree, or an appropriate postgraduate diploma, or a 480 credit bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of Public Administration with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the strength of a postgraduate diploma or a 480 credit bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a module in research methodology may be required to complete such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the module in research methodology of which the outcome is the research proposal. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 180 9
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a dissertation. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the dissertation will be allowed.
Master of Business Leadership (Coursework) 0605X A student must: (1) hold a 3-year recognised bachelor's degree with 360 SAQA credits; and (2) have had at least 3 years appropriate work experience. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 360 8
Admission: A bachelors degree and three years work experience.
Master of Commerce in Business Management (Full Dissertation) 98582 An appropriate bachelor honours degree, or an appropriate postgraduate diploma, or a 480 credit bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of Business Management with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the strength of a postgraduate diploma or a 480 credit bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a module in research methodology may be required to complete such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the module in research methodology of which the outcome is the research proposal. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 180 9
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a dissertation. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the dissertation will be allowed.
Master of Commerce in Economics (Full Dissertation) 98583 An appropriate bachelor honours degree, or an appropriate postgraduate diploma, or a 480 credit bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of Economics with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the strength of a postgraduate diploma or a 480 credit bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a module in research methodology may be required to complete such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the module in research methodology of which the outcome is the research proposal. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 180 9
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a dissertation. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the dissertation will be allowed.
Master of Commerce in Industrial and Organisational Psychology (Coursework)(Selection Degree) 98594 An appropriate bachelor honours degree, or an appropriate postgraduate diploma, or a 480 credit bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of Industrial and Organisational Psychology with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the strength of a postgraduate diploma or a 480 credit bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a module in research methodology may be required to complete such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the module in research methodology of which the outcome is the research proposal. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. Prospective students who want to register for the coursework option of the MCom degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology will undergo a thorough selection process. The closing date for application is 14 September 2012. Application forms are available on the Department of Industrial and Organisational Psychology website. 120 8
Curriculum: Theory and Practical (4 modules), Research proposal module and a dissertation of limited scope. Students are required to register for the modules and the research proposal module in the first year of study. All modules must be passed before registering for the dissertation of limited scope.
Master of Commerce in Industrial and Organisational Psychology (Full Dissertation) 98580 An appropriate bachelor honours degree, or an appropriate postgraduate diploma, or a 480 credit bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of Industrial and Organisational Psychology with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the strength of a postgraduate diploma or a 480 credit bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a module in research methodology may be required to complete such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the module in research methodology of which the outcome is the research proposal. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 180 9
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a dissertation. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the dissertation will be allowed.
Master of Commerce in Logistics (Full Dissertation) 98584 An appropriate bachelor honours degree, or an appropriate postgraduate diploma, or a 480 credit bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of Logistics with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the strength of a postgraduate diploma or a 480 credit bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a module in research methodology may be required to complete such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the module in research methodology of which the outcome is the research proposal. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 180 9
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a dissertation. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the dissertation will be allowed.
Master of Commerce in Quantitative Management 98701 An appropriate bachelor honours degree, or an appropriate postgraduate diploma, or a 480 credit bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of Quantitative Management with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the strength of a postgraduate diploma or a 480 credit bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a module in research methodology may be required to complete such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the module in research methodology of which the outcome is the research proposal. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 180 9
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a dissertation. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the dissertation will be allowed.
Master of Commerce in Tourism Management (Full Dissertation) 98585 An appropriate bachelor honours degree, or an appropriate postgraduate diploma, or a 480 credit bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of Tourism Management with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the strength of a postgraduate diploma or a 480 credit bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a module in research methodology may be required to complete such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the module in research methodology of which the outcome is the research proposal. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 180 9
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a dissertation. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the dissertation will be allowed.
Master of Commerce in Transport Economics (Full Dissertation) 98586 An appropriate bachelor honours degree, or an appropriate postgraduate diploma, or a 480 credit bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of Transport Economics with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the strength of a postgraduate diploma or a 480 credit bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a module in research methodology may be required to complete such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the module in research methodology of which the outcome is the research proposal. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 180 9
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a dissertation. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the dissertation will be allowed.
Master of Philosophy in Accounting Sciences (Full Dissertation) Management Accounting 98587 - MAC An applicable Bachelor Honours Degree, or an applicable Postgraduate Diploma, or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of Accounting Sciences. Students who are admitted on the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who have not completed a module in research methodology, may be required to complete a 12 credit semester module in research methodology at NQF level 8 for NDP before they will be allowed to register for the 24 credit research proposal year module. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 180 9
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a dissertation. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the dissertation will be allowed.
Master of Philosophy in Accounting Sciences (Full Dissertation) Taxation 98587 - TAX An applicable Bachelor Honours Degree, or an applicable Postgraduate Diploma, or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of Accounting Sciences. Students who are admitted on the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who have not completed a module in research methodology, may be required to complete a 12 credit semester module in research methodology at NQF level 8 for NDP before they will be allowed to register for the 24 credit research proposal year module. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 180 9
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a dissertation. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the dissertation will be allowed.
Master of Philosophy in Accounting Sciences (Full Dissertation) Financial Accounting 98587 - FAC An applicable Bachelor Honours Degree, or an applicable Postgraduate Diploma, or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of Accounting Sciences. Students who are admitted on the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who have not completed a module in research methodology, may be required to complete a 12 credit semester module in research methodology at NQF level 8 for NDP before they will be allowed to register for the 24 credit research proposal year module. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 180 9
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a dissertation. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the dissertation will be allowed.
Master of Philosophy in Accounting Sciences (Full Dissertation) Auditing 98587 - AUE An applicable Bachelor Honours Degree, or an applicable Postgraduate Diploma, or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of Accounting Sciences. Students who are admitted on the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who have not completed a module in research methodology, may be required to complete a 12 credit semester module in research methodology at NQF level 8 for NDP before they will be allowed to register for the 24 credit research proposal year module. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 180 9
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a dissertation. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the dissertation will be allowed.
Master of Public Administration (Coursework) 98651 An appropriate bachelor honours degree, or an appropriate postgraduate diploma, or a 480 credit bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of Public Administration with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the strength of a postgraduate diploma or a 480 credit bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a module in research methodology may be required to complete such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the module in research methodology of which the outcome is the research proposal. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 180 9
Curriculum: 4 modules, a research proposal module and a dissertation of limited scope. Student must first pass 2 modules before they are allowed to register for the research proposal module.
Master of Science in Operations Research 98597 An appropriate bachelor honours degree, or an appropriate postgraduate diploma, or a 480 credit bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of Operations Research with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the strength of a postgraduate diploma or a 480 credit bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a module in research methodology may be required to complete such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the module in research methodology of which the outcome is the research proposal. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 120 8
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a dissertation. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the dissertation will be allowed.

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