Wits University Business School WBS Admission Requirement



Wits University Business School WBS Admission Requirement

Master of Business Administration

Entry Requirements

  • 4 year degree (NQF 8) OR 3 year degree plus PG-Dip (NQF 8)
  • Post-university work experience: A minimum of 3 years for the full-time programme, 4 years for the part-time programme
  • Acceptable GMAT score OR Wits Admission Test (Psychometric Tests). For booking the Wits Admission Test, contact Helen Martins on [email protected]
  • Mathematics: A level of competence equivalent to the requirements of the SA Matriculation certificate is advisable
  • SAQA Accreditation (international applicants only). SAQA Help desk: 012 431-5070 or go to: http://www.saqa.org.za
  • Proof of English language proficiency (for students who have not studied at tertiary level in English)

MM in the Field of Business Executive Coaching

  • Honours degree or post-graduate diploma (in exceptional circumstances, applicants with a bachelor’s degree and ten years’ relevant experience will be considered)
  • At least five years’ relevant working experience
  • Letter of motivation
  • Copies of all academic transcripts and degree certificate/s
  • SAQA evaluation certificate (for students whose prior degrees were not awarded by a South African university)
  • Proof of English language proficiency (for students who have not studied at tertiary level in English)
  • Non-refundable application fee of R1500
  • Management Part 3 Word Format (to be downloaded, completed and submitted)
  • Complete the on-line application form on the following link http://www.wits.ac.za/applications/portal/index

MM in the Field of Finance and Investment

  • 4-year degree/diploma NQF8 with a major in one of the following: Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Business Studies, Engineering or Law (with evidence of strong numeracy)
  • Individuals with limited numeracy will need additional mathematics training (an overall average performance of 65% or better)
  • Work experience is an advantage but not a requirement
  • Letter of motivation
  • Copies of all academic transcripts and degree certificates
  • SAQA evaluation certificate (for students whose prior degrees were not awarded by a South African university)
  • Proof of English language proficiency (for students who have not studied at tertiary level in English)
  • Non-refundable application fee of R1500
  • Management Part 3 Word Format (to be downloaded, completed and submitted)

MM in the field of Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation

  • First degree and post-graduate studies (preferably an honours degree but a first-class Bachelor’s degree with a recognised and accredited post-graduate degree or diploma is also recognised)
  • Post-university entrepreneurial or corporate or informal business experience an advantage but not a requirement
  • Acceptable WBS psychometric test score and interviews where necessary. For booking the Wits Admission Test, contact Helen Martins at [email protected]
  • Mathematics and English – a level of above-average competence equivalent to the requirements for the SA matriculation certificate
  • CV (only required if you have been working for 2 or more years)
  • Copies of all academic transcripts and degree certificates
  • SAQA evaluation certificate (for students whose prior degrees were not awarded by a South African university)
  • Proof of English language proficiency (for students who have not studied at tertiary level in English)
  • Non-refundable application fee

Master of Management by Research

  • A bachelor’s degree with honours (1st grade or upper 2nd class grade)
  • An outline of your proposed research (2 000 to 3 000 words)
  • Availability of a suitable supervisor
  • High level of motivation and commitment
  • Letter of motivation
  • CV
  • A 12-page proposal
  • Certified academic certificates
  • Certified academic transcripts/records
  • SAQA evaluation certificate (for students whose prior degrees were not awarded by a South African university)
  • Proof of English language proficiency (for students who have not studied at tertiary level in English)
  • Non-refundable application fee
  • Management Part 3 Word Format (to be downloaded, completed and submitted)
  • Complete the on-line application form on the following link https://www.wits.ac.za/applications/