Overview

About the program

The College of Business and Economics practices the art of resilience and agility, observes changing workplace expectations, the impact of technology on the world of work and thus reimagines the profile of future graduates and the workforce flourishing in the field of economics and business.

Reach your personal goals while enriching your professional achievement. An additional qualification will give you a higher level of knowledge to understand your working world and where you fit into it. You will also develop skills, such as critical thinking and problem solving that will prepare you to adapt quicker to changes in your industry. This Human Resource Management program is offered at the University of Johannesburg.

Programme Structure

Structure:

The purpose of this qualification is to develop intellectual and professional skills of the student. A qualifying student would show evidence of independent and original scientific in the field of Human Resource Management work.
The thesis would constitute a distinctive contribution to knowledge of and insight into the module discipline as well as the field of research.
Qualifying students would also display competence in the application of related research methodology, and the proper written and/or oral communication of the research process and findings. Students should be able to reflect on the research process and findings critically.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

105

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Human Resource Management View 5 other PhDs in Human Resource Management 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

TOEFL^® IBT

105

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Other requirements

General requirements

An appropriate Master’s degree applicable for access to a PhD degree. The student must have completed an honours module of Research Methodology (NQF Level 8) undertaken as part of a degree.
Students are obliged to attend and pass a module on Research Methodology as offered by the Department. Student number constraints may necessitate a selection process consisting of selection interviews, psychometric testing and a research proposal exercise.

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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

23620 ZAR / year

≈ 23620 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

23620 ZAR / year

≈ 23620 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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Scholarships Information

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