Program Overview
The Management at Rhodes University is a Master programme in Business & Management, 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 Management 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: Grahamstown, South Africa
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Strategy, stakeholders and strategic direction
- Strategic analysis
- Strategy development and formulation
- Strategy implementation
- Role of financial managers
- Agency theory
- Capital structure and the cost of capital
- Source of funds
- Capital budgeting
- The dividend decision
- Valuation techniques for equities, rights, debentures and preference shares
- Working capital management
- Corporate governance
- Hedging and risk management
- Risk and return including portfolio management
- The skills, task and role of an organisational consultant
- Organisational development (OD)
- Organisational diagnosis
- Organisational development interventions
- Learning Organisations
- Knowledge and intellectual capital
- Marketing decisions and choices
- Segmentation, targeting and positioning
- Relationship strategies
- Product innovation and development
- Branding
- Services marketing
- Pricing and distribution
- Marketing communication
- E-marketing
- Implementation and control
- Identify a research project
- Write a research proposal
- Conduct a literature review
- Analyse and explain research results in a meaningful manner
- Write up the research in the form of a 5000 word research paper
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must make contact with a prospective supervisor in the first instance to discuss a potential project. They must then submit an application form and supporting documentation which together with a supervisor\xc2\x92s form will be sent to the Head of Department and the Dean for consideration. If the Head of Department or the relevant Dean is not prepared to accept the applicant, the Registrar will be informed and asked to convey this decision to the applicant. If the Head of Department and Dean are satisfied that the applicant is a suitable candidate for higher degree study, that the proposed research topic is viable, and that the Department can provide adequate supervision and facilities, the application will be recommended for approval. The appropriate Faculty Board, in the case of a Master\xc2\x92s degree, or the appropriate Faculty Board and Senate, in the case of a Doctoral degree must then approve the candidate\xc2\x92s registration and the proposed research topic, and appoint a supervisor(s). The candidate will then be registered for a higher degree.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 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 Rhodes University
Rhodes University
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Rhodes University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
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