Postgraduate Studies

Department of Decision Sciences

Master's (M) and Doctoral (D) qualifications

Master of Commerce (MCom) in Quantitative Management (98701) - Master of Commerce in Quantitative Management (98701)
Master of Science (MSc) in Operations Research (98597) - Master of Science (Operations Research) (98597 - ORE)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Operations Research (98598) - Doctor of Philosophy in Operations Research (98598)

Prospective students may apply for admission to MSc/MCom or PhD programmes through the Unisa online system. Please attach all relevant and requested documentation. The department accepts M and D students outside the normal Unisa registration periods.

For pre-application advice regarding Master's and Doctoral qualifications and a possible recommendation that could expedite the process, prospective students are advised to study the admission requirements on the Unisa website and then submit the following information by e-mail to QM@unisa.ac.za for preliminary advice:

A comprehensive CV
A certified copy of your ID document or passport photo page
A full academic record (official transcripts)
A copy of the Honours research project (for admission to the Master's) or Master's dissertation (for admission to the PhD)
A brief statement of interest (of approximately one page in length) outlining a research topic or topic(s) of
Any previous Unisa student number(s) if applicable

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