Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economic and Management Sciences with specialisation in Human Resource Development

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economic and Management Sciences with specialisation in Human Resource Development will enable you to make a national and international contribution to the body of scholarship. Your vast human resource development (HRD) experience and broad and detailed knowledge (undergraduate, honours and master’s degrees in Human Resource Development) will grant you access to the programme, which will further empower you to identify and research issues experienced in the workplace.

Why us?

This is the only degree of its kind in South Africa, and we ensure an optimal research experience by making use of study leaders with a proven research record in HRD. 

Admission requirements

To enrol for the PhD in Economic and Management Sciences with specialisation in Human Resource Development (NQF Level 10) you need:

• An undergraduate, honours and master’s degree in Human Resource Development.
• At least ten (10) years’ experience as HRD professional, preferably in a senior capacity.
• 65% should have been obtained in the master’s degree.

Admission is also dependent on capacity in the programme.  

Mode of delivery

This degree is offered on a part-time basis only, in English only and on the Potchefstroom Campus only.

How to apply

Applications can only be done online on the NWU applications portal. 

Applications close on 30 September