Pursue your postgraduate studies in the Faculty of Management Sciences through our comprehensive range of research-driven programmes, designed to develop advanced expertise and thought leadership.
Postdoctoral Staff Members
- Dr D Musiiwa – Mentor: Prof. P Rambe
- Dr TP Phutsisi – Mentor: Prof. D Kokt
Postgraduate Programmes Offered
Masters Programmes (Dissertation)
- Master of Management Sciences in Human Resource Management
- Master of Management Sciences in Marketing Management
- Master of Management Sciences in Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Master of Management Sciences in Public Management
- Master of Management Sciences in Internal Auditing
- Master of Management Sciences in Finance
- Master of Management Sciences in Accounting
MPhil in Management Sciences (Specialisations)
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurial Management (coursework, offered from 2023)
- Project Management
- Large Enterprise Management
- Small Enterprise Management
- Agricultural Business Management
- Engineering Business Management
- Fashion Business Management
- Marketing Management
- Human Capital Management
- Hospitality Business Management
- Tourism and Event Business Management
- Public Management
- Accounting
- Internal Auditing
- Finance
Doctoral Programmes (Thesis)
- Doctor of Business Administration
- Doctor of Human Resources Management
- Doctor of Management Sciences in Marketing Management
- Doctor of Public Management
PhD in Management Sciences (Specialisations)
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Project Management
- Marketing Management
- Human Capital Management
- Hospitality Business Management
- Tourism and Event Business Management
- Agricultural Business Management
- Engineering Business Management
- Public Management
Admission Requirements
Masters Programmes
You must have an average mark of 60% at Honours or Postgraduate Diploma level, and at least 60% in the Research Methods module.
PhD / Doctoral Programmes
- A cognate 180-credit NQF Level 9 coursework Masters degree with a mini-dissertation, or a research-only Masters degree.
- An average of 65% at Masters degree level.
- The student, in cooperation with CUT, must present a suitable research project in their field of specialisation.
- Applications for Research Masters or Doctorate degrees close on 30 March 2026.
The Application Process
Follow these steps to begin your postgraduate journey:
Apply Online
Apply for admission online and attach all relevant documents, including a 2-page concept note. Download the concept note format here (DOCX). Applications for Research Masters or Doctorate degrees close on 30 March.
Departmental Assessment
The Head of Department (HoD) will assess your application online after it has been captured by student administration.
Supervisor Allocation
If you qualify and there is capacity in the department, the HoD will allocate a supervisor to you based on your concept note.
Registration and Proposal Development
Proceed to register as an official student and complete your proposal (with the help of your assigned supervisor) using the LS262A document (DOCX).
Departmental Research and Innovation Committee (DRIC)
The proposal will serve at the DRIC. The dates for DRIC meetings will be provided by the Departmental Administrator.
Faculty Research and Innovation Committee (FRIC)
If approved at DRIC, your proposal will serve at the FRIC. Please refer to the 2026 FRIC meeting schedule below.
2026 FRIC Meeting Schedule
22 Jan 2026
Thursday | 09:00 – 12:00
FMS Boardroom, Room 100
19 Feb 2026
Thursday | 09:00 – 12:00
FMS Boardroom, Room 100
17 Mar 2026
Tuesday | 09:00 – 12:00
FMS Boardroom, Room 100
23 Apr 2026
Thursday | 09:00 – 12:00
FMS Boardroom, Room 100
21 May 2026
Thursday | 09:00 – 12:00
FMS Boardroom, Room 100
25 Jun 2026
Thursday | 09:00 – 12:00
FMS Boardroom, Room 100
30 Jul 2026
Thursday | 09:00 – 12:00
FMS Boardroom, Room 100
27 Aug 2026
Thursday | 09:00 – 12:00
FMS Boardroom, Room 100
30 Sept 2026
Wednesday | 09:00 – 12:00
FMS Boardroom, Room 100
22 Oct 2026
Thursday | 09:00 – 12:00
FMS Boardroom, Room 100
26 Nov 2026
Thursday | 09:00 – 12:10
FMS Boardroom, Room 100
Research Supervisors
Below is a list of available supervisors and their primary areas of research interest. Please contact them directly to discuss potential research alignment.
Prof. C Chipunza
Doctor of Technology (Human Resources Management)
Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management in Small Businesses
Prof. DY Dzansi
PhD (Entrepreneurship)
Entrepreneurship, Corporate Social Responsibility
Prof. P Rambe
PhD (Educational Technology), PhD (Entrepreneurship)
Digital entrepreneurship, digital transformation, platform-based businesses, technology entrepreneurship, business model innovation, technology business incubation, indigenous innovation commercialisation, financial technology, 4IR technologies, business failure and renewal
Prof. D Kokt
Doctor of Technology (Human Resources Management)
Organisational Behaviour, Human resource management issues
Prof. F Van Der Walt
PhD (Organisational Behaviour)
Organisational Behaviour, Leadership, Industrial psychology
Prof. T Van Niekerk
PhD (Public Management)
Public Accountability, Governmental Relations
Prof. LM Du Plessis
PhD (Public Administration and Management)
Municipal Governance, Public Policy Management, Multi-Level Governance, Public Sector Strategic Management
Dr L Laubscher
PhD (Public Management)
Public Policy Management, Public Accountability
Dr L Pretorius
Doctor of Public Management
Public Financial Management, Corporate governance
Dr L Mosweunyane
DBA (Entrepreneurship)
Business Administration – Small businesses and Entrepreneurship
Dr P Hoeyi
DBA (Entrepreneurship, economics, statistics)
Finance/Investment Related Issues, Supply Chain, ESG Issues in Finance/Business, SMEs
Dr LW Dzansi
Doctor of Technology (Human Resources Management)
HR, Human Capital Development
Dr D Crowther
DBA (Business Administration)
Financial Management, Hospitality Management
Dr L Steenkamp
PhD (Accounting)
Corporate Governance, IS Audit, GAS, CAATs, Sectional Titles
Dr E Palmer
Doctor of Human Resources Management
HRM, Organisational Behaviour, Development and Change, Digital HR, Organisational psychology, Teaching and learning, talent management
Dr P Radebe
PhD Public Management - HR
Performance management, labour relations, training and development, onboarding, talent management, HR project management, human capital strategy, strategic management, strategic leadership, power and politics, individual and group behaviours in organisations, conflict and negotiation
Dr M Jones
PhD: Economic and Management Sciences with Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management, Business Management, Employment Relations, Work-Integrated Learning, HRM in Public Management, Leadership
Dr L Lezar
PhD (Business Administration)
Cultural Intelligence, Emotional intelligence, Flourishing and Thriving in the workplace, Diversity management, Organisational culture, Multiculturism, Positive psychology, Social identity theory
Dr P Molomo
PhD in Education
Work Integrated Learning, Curriculum and Assessment, Development issues, Sustainability, Issues in Higher Education, Leadership and Management
Dr R Hawkins-Mofokeng
PhD - Agri-Sciences (Marketing)
Marketing, Digital Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Brand Management, Consumer Behaviour, Agri-business industry, SMME sector, Rural economic development, Value Chain Governance, Geographical Indications (GIs), Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary studies, Business Management
Dr B Mkhize Simelane
PhD Tourism and Hospitality Management
Tourism management, Events management, Cultural tourism, Sustainability, Entomophagy, Rural economic development, Whole brain Learning, assessment, curriculum development
Dr E Jonker
PhD (Tourism Management)
Creative industries, Creative tourism, Sustainable tourism, Heritage tourism, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Dr TR Farisani
PhD in Leadership Studies
Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Social Network Analysis, SMMEs, Sustainable livelihoods, Women and youth economic empowerment projects, Leadership, Rural development, use of AI and 4IR in teaching and entrepreneurship
Dr T Setokoe
PhD Tourism Management
Tourism and Hospitality, Rural Tourism Development, Community-based tourism, Tourism and Hospitality SMMEs, Sustainable Tourism Development
Dr E Proos
DBA (Doctor of Management Sciences in Business Administration)
Tourism, Niche tourism, Heritage tourism, Dark tourism, Tourism development, Events, Marketing, Management, and Tourism routes
Dr X Ngumbela
D Admin. (Public Governance and Management)
Leadership, Public Policy Management, Public Accountability, Inter-Governmental Relations, Monitoring and Evaluation, Local Governance, Sustainable livelihoods, Women and Youth Economic Empowerment Projects, Strategic Management, Co-operatives, Rural Development
Dr H Jordaan
PhD Economics
Small Business Development, access to finance provided by government and the private sector
Dr M Thasi
PhD (Human Capital Management)
HRM, talent management, human resource development, human capital management, training and development
Dr. C Coetzee
PhD Marketing
AI in marketing, AI in Consumer Behaviour, Consumer Behaviour
How to Write Your Research Proposal
Download the following documents to assist you in structuring and evaluating your research proposal:
