Overview

Key Features

The African Philanthropy offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is for students and professionals wanting to broaden their understanding of the field of philanthropy in the African context. It is for those looking to specialise in philanthropic studies and contribute to the achievement of global developmental goals.

This degree offers several important modules towards understanding the role that philanthropy plays in socio-economic development, and how to manage or establish philanthropic and social investment institutions. In addition, the programme tackles issues that range from fundraising to public policy and sustainable development goals, ethics and religion in philanthropy and advising private wealth, among others.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

African Gifting and Philanthropy
Organisation and Management of Philanthropy
Resourcing African Gifting and Philanthropy
Advising Private Wealth
Corporate Social Investment
Community Gifting/Philanthropy
Community Foundations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Corporate Social Responsibility African studies View 4 other Masters in Corporate Social Responsibility 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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Other requirements

General requirements

A four-year degree/postgraduate diploma in management or related/cognate discipline at NQF 8 level, with a good academic performance record.
A level of competence in Maths and English equivalent to the SA NSC level.
A minimum of three years’ appropriate work experience. If the applicant seeks exemption from this requirement a letter of motivation must accompany the application.
Candidates may also be required to attend an interview with WBS.
Candidates who are short-listed may be required to complete admissions tests at their own cost.

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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

152420 ZAR / year

≈ 152420 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

152420 ZAR / year

≈ 152420 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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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