Overview

The Master in Industrial Policy (CW) at University of Johannesburg consists of core modules offering an in-depth coverage of a broad range of issues pertaining to industrial development policies, strategies and management in Africa, and allowing students to test the practical application of the knowledge imparted, participate in analysing case studies, conducting field visits, and prepare individual technical reports on the various themes covered.

Mastering of the curriculum will provide students with the ability to be able to reflect critically on theory of industrial policy and its application.

They will be able to:

deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively

design and critically appraise research

make sound judgments using data and information using the econometric techniques learned and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Industrial Policy: Comparative Historical Experiences and Conceptual Frameworks

Industrial Policy: Instruments, Design and Implementation

Research Methodology : Economics

Applied Macroeconomic Issues

Applied Microeconomic Issues

Research Methodology: Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

105

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Economics Industrial & Systems Engineering Management Studies View 36 other Masters in Economics in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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105

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Other requirements

General requirements

A potential student should possess an honours qualification in Economics or Econometrics on NQF LEVEL 8 with an average mark as determined by the School of Economics.

Alternatively, any other four-year qualification on NQF LEVEL 8 with an average mark as determined by the School of Economics and related Micro- and Macroeconomic and Applied Econometric experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by the School of Economics will be considered.

Preparatory study and entrance examination may be required by the School of Economics.

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Tuition Fee

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International

47373 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47373 ZAR for the full programme during 12 months.
National

47373 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47373 ZAR for the full programme during 12 months.

The fees for the complete programme amount, average between R47 373.00 and R286,604.00. Fees may vary depending on the compositon of the master’s degree

Living costs for Johannesburg

8434 - 12036 ZAR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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