Overview

Key facts

Make the pursuit of knowledge your ultimate goal with the Master of Management by Research – a programme aimed at honours and post-graduate students seeking to further build on their qualifications in a related field of study.

Awarded on the basis of a supervised thesis, the aster of Management (WBS) at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg offers focused analysis in the areas of finance, management and work-related disciplines, giving students the opportunity to expand their horizons and continue down the path of higher learning and understanding.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategy

Methodological Issues

Business & Society

Decision Sciences

Finance

Marketing

Organisational behaviour & diversity management

Energy Leadership

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Management Studies View 50 other Masters in Management Studies 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

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree with honours (1st grade or upper 2nd class grade)
An outline of your proposed research (2 000 to 3 000 words)
Availability of a suitable supervisor
High level of motivation and commitment
Letter of motivation
A 12-page proposal
Certified academic certificates - Undergraduate and Honours Degree
Certified academic transcripts/records - Undergraduate and Honours Degree
SAQA evaluation certificate (for students whose prior degrees were not awarded by a South African university)
Proof of English language proficiency (for students who have not studied at tertiary level in English)
Non-refundable application fee

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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

Applies to you

Non-residents

88390 ZAR / year

≈ 88390 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

88390 ZAR / year

≈ 88390 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R88 390 – R189 970

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.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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