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School of Administration & Management

Master of Management

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Option 1: Full Research Dissertation or Option 2: Six (6) Research Topics and a Short Dissertation

 

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Qualification / Course Information

Minimum Duration:

2 Years

Minimum Credits:

180

NQF Level:

9

SAQA:

117867

MODE:

Distance Learning

CAMPUS:

Distance Learning

LANGUAGE:

English

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Master of Management provides students with a deeper understanding of key contemporary issues in management in the 21st century, through research focussing on analysing and improving (a) the self as a manager, (b) the business to be managed, and (c) the drivers of promoting/managing business sustainability and success. The programme empowers students with critical understanding and management competencies, while provoking them to engage with the identified topics at a broad general level as well as within a specific discipline area, where appropriate.

Students are challenged to interrogate the principles, value, and nuances of thinking strategically, analyse the impact and challenges of organisational culture and conduct, and to identify the norms and behaviours for advanced organisational leadership. The programme is relevant for role-players in all spheres of management - private commercial, public sector, information technology, entrepreneurship, basic education, higher education, and the creative economies - who are responsible for powering a business. Students will receive the qualification of Master of Management.

 

The focus of the Master of Management programme is the formulation, design, conducting and completion of a research project in the field of management. A student may fulfill the requirements of the qualification by completing either of the following:

  • Option 1 - Master of Management: Full Research Dissertation

  • Option 2 - Master of Management: Six (6) Research Topics and a Short Dissertation

Entry Requirements

THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE MASTER OF MANAGEMENT ARE:
  • a relevant postgraduate diploma; OR

  • a Bachelor Honours degree in a cognate field with a mark of: Full Research Dissertation: 65% for Research Topics + Short Dissertation: 55% for Research

(Intensive exposure to the various disciplines of management of at least five modules is required)

In addition, applicants need to:

  • have minimum of three (3) years work experience in a managerial capacity;

  • be proficient in English;

  • be computer literate;

  • have access to the internet;

  • have a personal computer or laptop; and

  • have conducted academic research* before.

 

If you do not meet the above research requirements, CLICK HERE for information about our Bridging Programme in Dissertation Success.


* A student who did not complete Research Methodology as a module at NQF Level 8 previously will be required to take the Research Methodology bridging module in the first semester of registration.

*Should an applicant apply with a postgraduate diploma on NQF level 8 (minimum 120 credits), please note that he/she must also have a B-degree.

STADIO is committed to achieving inclusion and to overcome barriers to access and success in higher education. Applicants who do not meet the stated admission criteria, but who have relevant work experience and/or prior learning may apply for admission under the policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). STADIO admits a maximum of 10% per cohort via RPL. The implementation of RPL is context-specific, in terms of discipline, programme and level. 

A limited number of applicants will be admitted under the rules of Recognition of Prior Learning, to find out more read HERE.

COURSE CURRICULUM

OPTION 1: FULL RESEARCH DISSERTATION

  • Completion of dissertation / research project

  • To be completed in a minimum of two (2) years

  • Consists of a compulsory postgraduate induction session

SIX (6) RESEARCH TOPICS AND A SHORT DISSERTATION

  • Six (6) research topics are compulsory - see table below (must be completed before commencing with PRO292 + DIS292)

  • A short dissertation (108 Credits) based on a research topic identified from any of the below six (6) modules

 
Download Information Pack for a detailed breakdown of the structure of the two (2) options.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Master of Management will position you to successfully advance your career in the field of management in the context of today’s highly competitive and rapidly changing environment.

INFORMATION PACK

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