Core modules

• NME 804

  Research methodology 804

  Credits: 

  20.00
  Module content:
  

  Strong emphasis on market research, quantification of the market but also a basis for academic publications and a doctorate.

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  Prerequisites	No prerequisites.
  Period of presentation	Semester 1

• OBS 811

  Strategic management 811

  Credits: 

  20.00
  Module content:
  

  Key principles and concepts of strategy and strategic management; competitive strategy; emergent and deliberate strategy; formulation of strategy; analysis of the external and internal environment; stakeholder analysis; competitive advantage; shareholder value; strategy and performance; hyper-competition; corporate and business level strategy. An advanced strategic management simulation that is online and interactive to apply strategy principles, and to foster team collaboration.

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  Prerequisites	OBS 320 or equivalent
  Period of presentation	Semester 1 or Semester 2

• OBS 812

  Advanced concepts in strategic management 812

  Credits: 

  25.00
  Module content:
  

  The focus is on advanced concepts of strategic management. Concepts that drive the frontiers of strategic management in practice, academia and research are explored. Such as: Advanced concepts in strategy; Strategic Liabilities; Blue ocean strategy; Turnaround / Renewal; Mergers; Acquisitions; Emergent vs deliberate strategy; Entrepreneurial strategy. “Strategy as practice” is important as focus area and approach. A deeper level of understanding is sought combined with integration of all venture functions and selected subjects.

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  Prerequisites	OBS 811
  Period of presentation	Semester 1 or Semester 2

• OBS 813

  Applied strategic management 813

  Credits: 

  25.00
  Module content:
  

  The strategy as practice approach drives this course. The selected approach is that of the consultant to the venture. Students are required to identify a company where the project is executed. Focus is on analysis through research, formulation through interactive facilitation and implementation through processes. Finally a review of the benefits to the venture is done post execution.

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  Prerequisites	No prerequisites.
  Period of presentation	Semester 1 or Semester 2

• OBS 898

  Mini-dissertation: Research article 898

  Credits: 

  90.00
  Module content:
  

  This module equips the student to conduct independent research by executing a research project on a relevant topic, of which the findings are reported in an academic article.

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  Prerequisites	NME 804.
  Period of presentation	Year

Annual increase information:

• Module pricing is subject to change at the beginning of every year without prior notice.
• UPOnline tuition fees will increase annually by approximately 5%.
• The annual increase will apply from the March intake, which is the second intake of the year.
• If the programme fee is paid in full upfront the student is still liable for the difference between the upfront payment and increased amount until the completion of the programme.
• If you have any historic debt owed to the University of Pretoria, any payment you make will go towards settling that debt first.
• All-inclusive total programme cost.