The purpose of the MPhil in Leadership in Emerging Economies is to develop at an advanced level the applied competence of the student in the analysis, interpretation, and understanding of leadership within an emerging economy context, with a differentiated focus on specific sectors in these economies.

Due to capacity constraints, there is not an intake of new students for every degree each year. It remains the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the degree they wish to apply for, will indeed be offered. In addition to the fields of specialisation, options are offered under the various specialisation fields, eg MPhil Accounting Sciences with an option in Fraud Risk Management, which enables the candidate to make a selection and expand specific focus areas within the existing fields of specialisation.

Depending on the academic background of the student and the chosen area of study, it may be required of the student to do additional coursework.

The degree Program requires that a dissertation be submitted in a field of study selected from the fields covered in the honours degree.

The MCom Communication Management is a full-time postgraduate program run by the University of Pretoria. The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences is one of the largest Faculties at the University of Pretoria. The Municipal Administration Faculty aims to continuously strengthen its position as the leading institution in the fields of economic, financial and administration sciences through its academic and research excellence. At the same time the Faculty remains committed to delivering competent, creative, responsible and productive citizens – the “Thought Leaders” of the University of Pretoria and South Africa’s future business leaders. 

The Centre for Environmental Studies is a graduate school for multidisciplinary training and research focusing on the environment. Training aims to satisfy the need for environmental professionals for implementing current environmental legislation as well as industry-driven environmental management systems.

The progress of all master's candidates is monitored biannually by the supervisor and the postgraduate coordinator. A candidate's study may be terminated if the progress is unsatisfactory or if the candidate is unable to finish his/her studies during the prescribed period.

The MCom Communication Management (Coursework) is a full-time postgraduate program run by the University of Pretoria. The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences is one of the largest Faculties at the University of Pretoria. The Municipal Administration Faculty aims to continuously strengthen its position as the leading institution in the fields of economic, financial and administration sciences through its academic and research excellence. At the same time the Faculty remains committed to delivering competent, creative, responsible and productive citizens – the “Thought Leaders” of the University of Pretoria and South Africa’s future business leaders. 

The degree comprises the writing of a dissertation and a draft article for publication in a recognised scientific journal.

The Centre for Environmental Studies is a graduate school for multidisciplinary training and research focusing on the environment. Training aims to satisfy the need for environmental professionals for implementing current environmental legislation as well as industry-driven environmental management systems.

Do you want to enhance your career prospects and connect with a global community? The UCT GSB CEMS Master of Management specialising in International Management (MIM) will set you on your way. This internationally recognised full-time one-year Master’s programme will enable you to engage with academic and corporate specialists from the field of international business and management, and prepare you for international research and professional employment. The programme comprises international management courses, business skills seminars, an international internship and a business immersion project at a multinational organisation. It also includes a credit-bearing study term abroad at one of the CEMS partner universities – which include top global business schools in 33 countries.