PhD Economics with specialisation in Local Economic Development

Purpose

The purpose of this qualification is to develop an ability to conceptualise new research initiatives and create new knowledge or practice in the field of local economic development. The programme will provide candidates with high-level research capabilities and who make a significant and original academic contribution in the field of local economic development.

Admission Requirements

The Programme Coordinator (LED) in consultation with the Director: CENLED and the Director: School of Economics will consider applications from applicants that are in possession of a relevant Master’s qualification (NQF Level 9), relevance of prior experience, internal supervision constraints, the outcome of selection interviews, as well as evaluations and defences of draft research proposals (where applicable) will be evaluated.

Final registration or continued pre-registration is subject to the applicants complying with preparatory work including pre-reading, literature reviews, concept development and successful completion of additional knowledge development prescriptions.

The Dean: College of Business and Economics may refuse an applicant’s admission to the Doctoral qualification if of the opinion that requirements have not been met.

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