Program Overview
The Economics at North West University is a Master programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across South Africa and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Mankoeng, South Africa
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Master\'s course is demanding from both an academic and time perspective and should not be entered into lightly.
- To be admitted to the Magister Comercii (MCom) programme at the North-West University you will need the following:A BA honours, BSc honours or BCom honours degree (or a qualification that has the status of a BA honours, BSc honours or BCom honours degree approved by the Senate).
- The study content of the honours degree must be to the satisfaction of the Research Committee.A minimum average of 65% in your honours degree (or equivalent four-year degree).
- A minimum average of 65% in the honours degree (or fourth year degree level) modules on which the intended studies are to be based.Strong research capabilities.
- Since the MCom is primarily a research-based degree, your research capabilities must be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Research Committee.
- The completion of the TALPS postgraduate academic literacy test to the satisfaction of the Research Committee.
- A satisfactory research proposal.
- A good knowledge of econometrics or other modelling/statistical techniques.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About North West University
North West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa
The North-West University (NWU) is a public research university located on three campuses in Potchefstroom, Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark in South Africa.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months