University of Johannesburg
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics with Specialisation in Local Economic Development
The Doctor of Philosophy in Economics with Specialisation in Local Economic Development in Economics is offered by University of Johannesburg.
Program Length: 2 SEMESTERS.
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics with Specialisation in Local Economic Development offered by the University of Johannesburg
PURPOSE
The purpose of the PhD (Local Economic Development) (LED) 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.
RULES OF ACCESS
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.
FULL-TIME CURRICULUM / PART-TIME CURRICULUM
The qualification is to be completed over a minimum period of two years and a maximum period of four years for full time students, and a minimum period of two years and a maximum period of five years for part time students, on an approved topic. The Academic Regulations for doctoral qualifications are also applicable.
