Overview

The Industrial Engineering MSc programme from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a NQF level 9 qualification that can be completed by Research Dissertation or by Course Work and Research Report (50/50).

Key facts:

In the Research Dissertation option, the candidate prepares a dissertation that constitutes both an application of the methods of research and a contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the subject chosen.

In the 50/50 option, candidates complete 6 elective courses, the Research Methods course and a Research Report. Download the elective curricula and timetable to see what is on offer.

In both cases, a supervisor from the School must be identified and approached prior to application. Click here to view the School’s academic staff and their research interests or here to view ongoing research projects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Industrial Engineering
Systems Engineering
Environment
Project Management

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Supply Chain Management & Logistics View 11 other Masters in Supply Chain Management & Logistics 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

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100

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent cognate qualification (NQF 8) average >= 65% may be admitted to Master of Science.
The 65% may be reviewed if the applicant has relevant working experience equivalent to those described in the Differently Qualified Applicant tables.
A supervisor from the Faculty of Engineering or the Built Environment must be identified and approached prior to application.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

114310 ZAR / year

≈ 114310 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

114310 ZAR / year

≈ 114310 ZAR / year

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

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

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Johannesburg

Funding

Scholarships Information

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