University Of Pretoria Business Management

Prospective students must consult the faculty yearbook and/or the undergraduate brochure for more information on admission requirements of the programmes offered.

 

BCom Business Management

What does the degree entail?

The objectives of the degree course are to provide students with knowledge of business management principles, to familiarise them with the basic functions of management at all levels, to introduce students to contemporary issues in management, and to familiarise them with the processes and systems available for the successful operation of any business.

What can be achieved with this degree?

The holder of the degree has a wide variety of opportunities in administration, finance, marketing and human resources management. The training covers a broad spectrum of managerial and organisational functions that will benefit the student in any career in business.

 

 

Postgraduate Programmes in Business Management

Honours in Business Management BCom (Hons)

 

PURPOSE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TRAINING

The Department of Business Management faces a considerable challenge in the training of knowledgeable and skilful managers who can contribute to the economic welfare of South Africa in the next millennium. The entrepreneurial talents of students must be awakened, so that they can attempt to further develop specific skills, which will enhance their potential.  Concurrently the training must also concentrate on developing fundamental thinking skills so that truth and scientific fact can at all times be sought in training, development, research and community service, whilst always bearing in mind the needs of the future market.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Business Management can only admit 40 students into the honours programme per year. As a result, current UP students who comply with the minimum entry requirements will get preference to fill these 40 openings. In particular, the 40 UP students who comply with the minimum entry requirements and who achieved the highest final mark in Strategic Management (OBS 320) will be selected for the programme. If the Department is unable to fill these 40 openings with student from the University of Pretoria, the applications of applicants from other institutions will be considered to fill the remaining openings. In such an event, these external applicants will be required to write an entrance examination.

Applicants have to comply with the following minimum admission requirements:

• A BCom degree with Accounting, Economics, Statistics and Business Management on a first year level.
• Strategic Management on third year level with a final mark of at least 60%.

A complete, certified academic record must accompany ALL applications. Applicants from other Universities must provide the University with sufficient proof to determine whether they have complied with the minimum admission requirements.

 

Postgraduate Coordinator

Ms B Siwisa
Department of Business Management
Tel: 012 420 6257
Email: hounours_BM@up.ac.za

Short Courses

Current short courses offered by the Department of Business Management   Business Management and Entrepreneurship Courses: Advanced Course in Bioentrepreneurship Advanced Programme in Event Management Bioentrepreneurship Business Rescue Decision Making Certified Rescue Analyst Programme Communication and Sales Toolkit for Start-Up Companies Contract Management Effective Evaluation of Policies, Programmes and Projects Effective Risk Management Event Management Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Introduction to Business Intelligence Negotiation Skills Outcomes-based Monitoring and Evaluation Implementation Practical Team Management Toolkit for First-Level Managers and Supervisors Programme in Office Management and Secretarial Development Seminar on Decoding the Protection of Personal Information Act Soft Skills for First-Line Managers Supervisory Management Skills Total Quality Management Online Course in Business Management Turnaround Management and Business Rescue Certified Rescue Analyst Programme (6 months) Business Rescue Decision Making – Simulation (3 days) Business Rescue for Small Business (2 days) General Management and Responsible Leadership Courses: Advanced GROW Coaching Change Management and Leadership to Ensure Successful Change Conference Diplomacy and Multilateral Negotiations Contract Management Keys to Strategic Alignment Leadership for Strategic Alignment Leadership in Four Dimensions Management Development Programme Outcomes-based Monitoring and Evaluation Implementation Practical Strategic Performance Management Programme in Leadership Development for Junior Managers Responsible Leadership in Climate Change Soft Skills for First-Line Managers Strategic Management Principles Supervisory Management Skills The Whole Brain® Manager Total Quality Management Online Course: Thinking Accelerator for Personal Development Supply Chain Management and Logistics Courses: Advanced Programme in Supply Chain Management for Senior Practitioners Business Process Management Business Process Modelling Contract Management Customer Service Excellence Executive Programme in Supply Chain Management for Master Practitioners Fleet Management Hands-on Supply Chain Management Negotiation Skills PFMA Supply Chain Management Bid Committees Course Programme in Supply Chain Management for Junior Practitioners Supervisory Management Skills Online Course: Supply Chain Management in the Public Sector Project and Risk Management Courses: Advanced Programme in Project Leadership Advanced Programme in Project Management Advanced Programme in Project Management (Weekend Offering) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) Preparatory Workshop Construction Contracts Intermediate Course in MS Project Introductory Course in MS Project Programme and Portfolio Management Programme in Project Management Project Management Principles and Practices in Organisations Project Estimating and Procurement Project Management for the Mining and Industrial Industries Project Management Principles and Practices Project Management Principles and Practices with MS Project Project Management Professional (PMP®) Exam Preparation Workshop Project Quality, Risk and Time Management Online Course: Introduction to Project Management Online Course in the Principles of Project Management Online Programme in IT Project Management Get the latest knowledge from leading global experts at the University of Pretoria.   For more information on upcoming courses, visit www.enterprises.up.ac.za/training-solutions/. Enquiries and registration: Training Solutions Information Centre Tel: 012 434 2500 Fax: 012 434 2505 Email: info@enterprises.up.ac.za

Doctorate in Business Management (PhD)

To pursue a PhD in business management at UP, demands certain requirements and criteria to be adhered to. Firstly, a PhD requires that a knowledge contribution must be made to the science of management. On examination, if there is no clear and definite new contribution, examiners will reject the thesis no matter what is on offer. Secondly, the thesis must address a real problem that after being solved, would leave the knowledge world improved. Thirdly, the problem should be investigated with valid and reliable scientific research methods. Normally this also requires a knowledge of the core theories that are relevant/applicable to the problem environment. Finally, the PhD is a scholarly exercise, it should therefore not be pursued to obtain a promotion in your job environment.

All the above suggests that the ideal candidate will arrive at the start line having read a significant number of scientific articles on the topic (100-200). S/he will have, by then, clearly identified the problem to be investigated, know the key researchers on the topic and have a clear research question. The theories on which the research will be based are of course a final prerequisite.

If a supervisor with capacity and specialist knowledge on the topic, problem and proposed phenomenon to be investigated is available in the department, an initial meeting will be set up. At this meeting a match is pursued and if found, the process is started.

Potential candidates should therefore understand that they require 14-20 hours per week to meaningfully attempt completion in 3 years. So consider the effect of this on your family and personal life roles.

The 2017 and future programs will also require formal attendance (compulsory) sessions over weekends that address theories and methodology enhancement as a prerequisite.

AREAS OF SPECIALISATION

While the department covers a vast number of topics within its PhD programme the following are its core research interests:

• International Business
• Turnaround Management & Business Rescue
• Supply Chain Management

Postgraduate Coordinator

Ms B Siwisa
Department of Business Management
Tel: 012 420 6257
Email: phd_BM@up.ac.za