DOCTOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (DBM)

Study Mode

Part-time – Online

Programme Overview

The Doctor of Business Management (DBM) is an NQF Level 10 qualification, with 360 credits.

This 3-year qualification consists of a thesis.

Entry Requirements

• A resume/curriculum vitae and motivation letter 
• Certified copies of the degree certificate and academic transcript of relevant master’s degree from an accredited institution 
• SAQA certificate for the Institution where Master’s degree was obtained (Applicable to International qualifications) 
• Candidates who achieve a Master’s degree with a score above 65% will be granted automatic acceptance into the Doctor of Business Management (DBM) programme and direct admission to the Advanced Research Methodology Programme.  

or

• Candidates who obtain a score above 65% for their Master’s degree dissertation, but an average below 65% for their coursework, will be accepted into the Doctor of Business Management (DBM) programme and directly admitted to the Advanced Research Methodology Programme.  

or

• Candidates who do not achieve a score of 65% or higher for either their Master’s degree or their Master’s degree dissertation will still be granted acceptance into the Doctor of Business Management (DBM) programme. However, they will be admitted to the Bridging Programme and must complete and pass it before progressing to the Advanced Research Methodology Programme.