Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences Specialising in Business Administration Course Requirements at DUT
Durban University of Technology · Faculty of Management Sciences
The Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences Specialising in Business Administration is a doctoral Degree offered by DUT for 2027 postgraduate applicants. 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 Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences Specialising in Business Administration at DUT
A Master of Management Sciences in Business Administration, or a cognate master's degree at NQF level 9.
About this course
This is DUT's thesis-only doctorate in Business Administration, completed entirely through original research at NQF level 10. The final thesis is assessed by three external examiners, two based in South Africa and one international examiner from outside the country, reflecting the qualification's research rigour.
Course intelligence for Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences Specialising in Business Administration
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences Specialising in Business Administration 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 funding is generally limited to a student’s first undergraduate qualification, so a Doctoral Degree like this one doesn’t usually qualify. Postgraduate funding more often comes through NRF bursaries, university-specific scholarships, or an employer.
Admission chances
DUT’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 DUT and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 March 2026
- Close: 30 September 2026
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Source: Durban University of Technology 2026 Department of Applied Management Handbook (Riverside Campus, Pietermaritzburg), last verified 2026-08-28. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Durban University of Technology before applying.