Master of Commerce in Programme Management Course Requirements at Cranefield College
Cranefield College of Project and Programme Management
The Master of Commerce in Programme Management is a master's Degree offered by Cranefield College for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking 18 to 24 months; online distance learning with supervised research to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Minimum Admission Requirements to study Master of Commerce in Programme Management at Cranefield College
- Cranefield's Postgraduate Diploma in Programme Management, or an equivalent qualification at NQF level 7 or higher
- An average of at least 63% across the AdvDip and PGDip (or equivalent)
- Completion of M7 Advanced Business English or an equivalent
- You may be accepted conditionally if extra modules are needed, and the admissions chairperson may call you for an interview
About this course
The Master of Commerce in Programme Management (MCom(PM)) is an NQF level 9 degree (SAQA ID 48724) of at least 180 credits. It combines advanced coursework with work-based research and is aimed at senior managers who want to solve real problems in their own organisations.
All students take MCB6 Leadership and Management Research Methodology (30 credits), offered every quarter, and then follow one of two routes:
- Dissertation of limited scope (120 credits) plus one elective.
- Mini-dissertation (60 credits) plus three electives, at least one of them an MCB module.
Electives include MCB1 Corporate Wealth Management, MCB2 Managing Virtual Dynamic Learning Organisations, MCB3 Advanced Strategic Marketing Management, MCB4 Managing for Organisational Performance, MCB5 Digital Transformation Management, and the PGB modules from the postgraduate diploma.
You work with an assigned supervisor, and a journal-style article must be submitted with the final dissertation. Dissertations are due by 1 November (for March graduation) or 1 June (for September graduation). Distinction is awarded for an average of 75% or more from the examiners.
The degree suits managers who want a master's qualification rooted in their work, and it leads on to Cranefield's PhD.
Possible careers
Senior programme or portfolio manager, executive, management consultant or researcher. Leads on to the PhD.
Course intelligence for Master of Commerce in Programme Management
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Master of Commerce in Programme Management doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like Cranefield College. Ask Cranefield College directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
Cranefield College’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with Cranefield College and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Complete the online application form on the Cranefield website (cranefield.ac.za/application-form) and attach certified copies of your qualifications, your ID and a detailed CV. Applications are assessed individually by the Registrar. Registration closes 7 days before each quarterly start date, and the module fee must be paid before the first lecture day. If your employer is paying, a company approval letter is needed before registration is finalised.
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- Duration
- 18 to 24 months; online distance learning with supervised research
- NQF Level
- 9
- Fees
- 2026: R7 800 registration plus R135 800 for the full programme (either route). A re-registration fee applies after 2 years.
- Application deadline
- MCB6 starts quarterly; dissertation submission by 1 June or 1 November
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Source: Official website: https://www.cranefield.ac.za/course/2025-master-of-commerce-mcom-nqf-l9/, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Cranefield College of Project and Programme Management before applying.