Common Queries

Your first two payments will be towards a non-refundable application fee of R240 and a non-refundable fee of R1300 for the selection assessment done through TTS.

The first step is to make sure that you meet the minimum admissions criteria and to complete and submit the online application form. ​ Remember to use the programme qualification code P1BA21 when applying to ensure that you apply to the TSB PDBA programme. ​ You will then also have to submit all your relevant documentation. Please see the ‘Application Process’ tab above.

You will attend two to three classes each week. These are held on a Saturday from 07:00 to 14:15. You will also have to attend an online class on one weekday evening. ​ Click here to download the PDBA Brochure

We start accepting applications for the PDBA programme from 01 June. First closing date: 30 September Late closing date: 15 October An overview of the PDBA application process is presented below.

The programme starts in the second week of January of each year and an academic year consists of three 10 week trimesters. ​ The first trimester starts in January; the second trimester in May and the third trimester in August.

Yes, our PDBA programme fee can be paid in three instalments during your year of study. This makes our programme very affordable for students who are not being sponsored.

An estimation of the fees for the next academic year can be obtained from the Student Accounts office, email MthombeniSP@tut.ac.za

Our MBA is a 2 year promgramme. The programme starts in the second week of January of each year and an academic year consists of three 10 week trimesters. The first trimester starts in January; the second trimester in May and the third trimester in August. There is a recess from mid-November to mid-January.

An overview of the MBA application process is presented below.

Yes, our MBA fees can be paid in three instalments per year. This makes our MBA programme very affordable for students who are not being sponsored.

We are one of the most affordable and best value-for-money MBA Programmes in South Africa. An estimation of the fees for the next academic year can be obtained from the Student Accounts office, email MthombeniSP@tut.ac.za

The South African Higher Education Qualification Committee (HEQC) allows accredited MBA programmes to only afford credits for MBA modules completed on another accredited MBA Programme. As an institution, we can only offer up to 50% of credits for modules done elsewhere.

A student’s first two payments will be towards a non-refundable application fee of R240 and a non-refundable fee for their admissions (psychometric) test. More details are provided in the "Application Process" tab above.

Students attend two to three classes each week. These are held on Saturdays from 07:00 to 14:15. Gauteng students attend classes in Pretoria while the Mbombela and Polokwane students attend classes on-line. ​ Click here to download the MBA Brochure

The first step is to make sure that you meet the minimum admissions criteria and to complete, and submit, the online application form. You will also have to submit all your relevant supporting documentation. Please see the ‘Application Process’ tab above.

MBA applications open on 01 June. First closing date: 30 September Late closing date: 15 October Applications for our RPL route open on 01 March and close on 30 June.

MBA research is not sufficient preparation for research at the doctoral level. It is therefore expected that prospective candidates complete the online module in Advanced Research Methodology before beginning their doctoral study. ​ Prospective candidates can apply to be exempted from this module if they have successfully completed a full master’s dissertation or doctoral thesis or by providing proof that they were previously exposed to research methodology learning with the same outcomes and at the same level as that of this module.

We recommend that candidates dedicate at least 20 hours per week to their research project.

We begin accepting applications from 01 April each year and close on 30 August. If accepted, you will be ready for registration in March of the next year. The programme is normally completed in 3 to 5 years. The Research and Higher Degrees Committee will consider whether there is a case for extensions of time beyond 7 years.

Please contact the Student Accounts office at MthombeniSP@tut.ac.za for a quotation. You can also see the “Fee Structure” tab above for an idea of the fees. The degree will take a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 5 years.

An overview of the DBA application process is presented below.

No, you will only be accepted if you successfully defend your comprehensive proposal and are approved by the final panel for registration.