Background
PhD stands for Doctor of Philosophy and is considered the highest postgraduate achievement one can earn. To complete a doctorate you must produce significant and original research.
The PhD in Business Management is designed to develop students’ critical knowledge and understanding of a particular research area.
Full name of degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economic and Management Sciences with Business Management (5CAR02)
Sites of delivery
This degree is presented at the Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark Campuses.
Mode of delivery
This degree is offered only as a research degree, whereby students need to develop a thesis.
Admission requirement
Please refer to the Postgraduate Yearbook (page 86) for detailed admission requirements.
Due date for the 2026 intake
30 November 2025
Talk to us
If you require more information about this degree, please contact:
- Prof Alpheaus Litheko (Any enquiries about this degree on the Mahikeng Campus)
- Prof Frikkie Herbst (Any enquiries about this degree on the Potchefstroom Campus)
- Prof Re-an Müller (Any enquiries about this degree on the Vanderbijlpark Campus)
Click here to apply for the PhD in Economic and Management Sciences with Business Management