Master of Commerce
The Master of Commerce by research is a supervised dissertation on an approved topic within the areas of Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Insurance and Risk Management, and Industrial Organisation.
Overview
Plan: Insurance, Human Resources, Management & Marketing
What is the Masters by Research all about?
After a minimum of 1 academic year (full-time) or two years (part-time), a candidate will present a supervised Masters thesis on a topic previously approved by the Higher Degrees Committee. This must be a substantial piece of research work.
The MCom will normally include an empirical research project, preceded by a comprehensive literature review.
Entry Requirements
- Outstanding performance in suitable honours degree.
The topic of the Masters by research should be supported by demonstrated excellent performance in prior studies that provides the candidate with the requisite knowledge and skills to successfully undertake Masters level research. If the prior studies are not in the correct area of study or do not include the requisite background knowledge or skills, the applicant is likely to be rejected.
Please note that acceptance into the programme is contingent on supervision capacity. Unfortunately, it cannot be guaranteed that a suitable supervisor will be available for every prospective student.
The following documents need to be submitted with your application:
2. Certified copy of academic transcripts as well as grade key
3. All certificates need to be transcribed to English if in another language.
4. SAQA evaluation (International applicants)
5. Proof of English proficiency (International applicants)
6. Curriculum Vitae
7. Letter of motivation
8. A brief (5-10 page) proposal outlining your area of research interest
Your application will only be assessed once all the above documentation has been submitted.
We will unfortunately not be able to assess your application without your SAQA certificate or application fee.
University Application Process
- Applications are handled centrally by the Student Enrolment Centre (SEnC). Once your application is complete in terms of requested documentation, your application will be referred to the relevant School for assessment. Click here to see an overview of the Wits applications process. Refer to Wits Postgraduate Online Applications Guide for detailed guidelines.
- Please apply online. Upload your supporting documents at the time of application, or via the Self Service Portal.
- Applicants can monitor the progress of their applications via the Self Service Portal.
- Selections for programmes that have a limited intake but attract a large number of applications may only finalise the application at the end of the application cycle.
Please note that the Entry Requirements are a guide. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
International students, please check this section.
For more information, contact the Student Call Centre +27 (0)11 717 1888, or log a query at www.wits.ac.za/askwits.
University Fees and Funding
Click here to see the current average tuition fees. The Fees site also provides information about the payment of fees and closing dates for fees payments. Once you have applied you will be able to access the fees estimator on the student self-service portal.
For information about postgraduate funding opportunities, including the postgraduate merit award, click here. Please also check your School website for bursary opportunities. NRF bursaries: The National Research Foundation (NRF) offers a wide range of opportunities in terms of bursaries and fellowships to students pursuing postgraduate studies. External bursaries portal: The Bursaries South Africa website provides a comprehensive list of bursaries in South Africa.