UFS PhD BA– Admission and Entrance Requirements

UFS PhD BA– Admission and Entrance Requirements

  • A first degree or equivalent with an average of 65% for all the modules (credits must be at least 360 and the qualification should be at NQF level 7)
  • An MBA or equivalent master’s degree with an average of 65% for all the modules
  • At least 65% for Business Research Methods done on a master’s level
  • At least 65% for an expanded MBA or equivalent dissertation (minimum 60 credits) with a duration of at least one academic year
  • TALPS test (International students)

THE FOLLOWING MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION

  • Proof of payment of selection fees
  • Passport photo
  • Certified copies of
    1. ID/passport
    2. All certificates for qualifications already obtained
    3. Academic record, including Certificate of Conduct. (This can be obtained from your previous institute)
    4. SAQA verification certificate/s – All foreign qualifications must be verified and is the responsibility of the applicant.  http://www.saqa.org.za

 
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE DELIVERED OR SENT TO

Physical address
PhD application
UFS Business School
UFS Business School Building
Block B, 2nd Floor
University of the Free State
Nelson Mandela Drive
Bloemfontein 9301
Postal address
PhD applications
UFS Business School
PO Box 339
Internal box 17
University of the Free State
Bloemfontein
9301
THREE POSSIBLE OUTCOMES WILL RESULT FROM THE SCREENING PROCESS:

  1. A letter to inform the applicant that he/she was successful.
  2. A letter to inform the applicant of partial compliance and what is still needed in order to qualify for pre-application.
  3. A letter to inform the applicant that he/she was unsuccessful.

The candidate has a minimum of 24 months (2 years) to complete the PhD. Thereafter the rules of the university apply.