The UFS is a research-led, student-centred and regionally-engaged university that contributes to the development and social justice through the production of globally competitive graduates and knowledge.
University of the Free State Business School Programmes
Philosophiae Doctoral in Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
Bachelor of Management Leadership
Philisophiae Doctoral in Business Administration
Unfortunately, due to the unprecedented number of applications, the Business School cannot consider more applications for 2021 and 2024.
The UFS Business School is firmly established as a leader in the provision of management and leadership programmes in the country, fully accredited by the Council for Higher Education (CHE), a member of the South African Association for Business Schools (SABSA), Central and East European Management Development Association (CEEMAN), and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The Business School has been awarded three Palmes by Eduniversal and belongs in the Third League of the 1 000 Best Business Schools worldwide.
With the PhD programme, the school completes its menu of academic options. The PhD will be awarded with an endorsement of ‘Business Administration.’
The candidate has a minimum of 24 months (two years) to complete the Ph.D. Thereafter, the rules of the university apply.
CURRICULUM – NQF LEVEL 10 CREDITS 360
Minimum entrance requirements:
- A first degree or equivalent with an average of 65% for all the modules (credits must be at least 360 and the qualification should be at NQF level 7)
- An MBA or equivalent master’s degree with an average of 65% for all the modules
- At least 65% for Business Research Methods done on a master’s level
- At least 65% for an expanded MBA or equivalent dissertation (minimum 60 credits) with a duration of at least one academic year
PhD Selection fee and Banking details 2021
Proof of payment for selection fee to accompany the application (prospective students).
PhD Tuition fees and Banking details 2021
Please complete the application form and attach all relevant documents as specified in the UFS Business School Brochure.
Tuition fees for 2021 are subject to change after March 2021.
UFS Business School – Brochure and Application Form
UFS Business School Application Form
Ph.D. – Admission Information (Student Application Checklist)
Should you need more information, please contact
Evodia Tau
E: [email protected]
T: +27 51 401 3558
Master of Business Administration
The course content of the UFS Business School MBA enhances and develops managers and leaders, broadly covering all aspects and challenges which managers and leaders might face in today’s ever-changing business environment. Graduates of our MBA programme will be able to compete in both the global economic and business environment.
A new group of students commences their studies in January or July each year. Applications close on 30 April (2nd semester intake) and 30 September (1st-semester intake) of each year.
Master of Business Administration – NQF Level 9 – 221 Credits
MBA Curriculum 2021MBA Cost Structure 2021
UFS Business School – Brochure and Application Form
For more information, please contact:
Elvira Oberholzer
E mail: [email protected]
Tel: +27 51 401 3163
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
- UFS Business School – Brochure and Application Form
- UFS Business School Application Form
- PGDIP Cost Structure 2021
The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration introduces a new phase in the academic offering of the UFS Business School. The PGDip in Business Administration provides a valuable articulation route to students with a first degree, planning to register for an MBA in future.
Next available intake: July 2021
Closing date for applications: 30 April 2021
Only the top 50 applicants as per the average of the first degree will be admitted to the PGDip (Business Administration)
PGDip – 120 CREDITS – NQF LEVEL 8
Contact
Penrose Vumendleni
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +27 51 401 3164
Bachelor of Management Leadership
A dynamic addition to the spectrum of management programmes on offer is the Bachelor of Management Leadership (BML), aimed at working adult learners. This qualification is based on experiential learning and the assessment and recognition of prior learning. The objective of the BML is to deliver a new generation of formally qualified and innovative managerial leaders equipped to excel in and add value to today’s corporate and business environment.
The BML programme has been developed in collaboration with the School for New Learning at De Paul University in Chicago, internationally recognised as a leader in the field of adult and lifelong learning.
The BML programme has a system of continuous assessment, which may include tests, field exercises and reports, teamwork exercises, class participation and presentations, independent projects and dissertations, simulated research applications, consultant reports, and integrated assessment.
BML Programme – NQF 7 – Credits 373
NEXT BML INTAKE – July 2021
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – 30 April 2021