The more informed you are, the more empowered you are and the greater your chances of achieving success. Beyond gaining knowledge, DBL students are given the platform, skills and competence to make a significant contribution to new knowledge in business management and leadership.

An MBL, MBA or equivalent Master's degree from an accredited tertiary institution (provide a clear copy of the degree as well as a transcript indicating the symbol or percentage obtained for each module and indicating that the qualification was completed)

An average pass mark of 65% and above for the Master's degree

Submit a 2,500-word research outline fitting the research focus areas of the SBL displayed below

Submit a clear copy of your ID or passport.

In Doctor of Business Leadership the more informed you are, the more empowered you are and the greater your chances of achieving success. Beyond gaining knowledge, DBL students are given the platform, skills and competence to make a significant contribution to new knowledge in business management and leadership.

From 2020, first time Master’s and Doctoral candidates are required to submit a manuscript(s) for publication to a peer reviewed accredited journal as part of the thesis or dissertation phase. Colleges should notify prospective students of this requirement prior to registration. Acknowledgement of submission of manuscript (s) from the journal editor should be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies: Master’s and Doctoral Examination section by the supervisor. The submission of the manuscript(s) should be done before the final submission of the thesis or dissertation for external examination. The submitted manuscript(s) should be based on the research undertaken during Master’s and Doctoral studies; and should be deemed acceptable to the supervisor. Results will not be released until the submission of proof of acknowledgement by the Journal Editor is submitted by the supervisor.

a mini-dissertation, no manuscript is required

in the case of a thesis two manuscripts should be submitted for publication.

Candidates should play a role and/or major role (in formulating the ideas and the results) in writing the manuscript for publication. The candidate should be the first author in a co-authored manuscript.

The Graduate School of Business Leadership may institute additional selection criteria as deemed necessary.

Admissions Option 2

DBL 2024 payment structure and tuition fees

Online application fee: R 135 (non-refundable and in addition to tuition fees) – Not applicable if you have a student number)

A once-off: R 2 500 administration levy for first-time students.

Tuition fees; are split into acceptance deposit and subsequent payment plan.

A foreign levy: of R3 335 will be charged for students not residing in South Africa.

Program Tuition Fees Option 2

Master

Management Studies

Leadership

Business Studies

Business

Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership is situated strategically between Pretoria and Johannesburg in South Africa, the Unisa Graduate School of Leadership (SBL) stands out as a leader in providing world-class African-rooted leadership and management education. The SBL boasts a highly skilled academic faculty that brings extensive leadership experience in various industries to the classroom.

Doctor of Business Leadership

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