Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil), Faculty of Commerce
- Entry level
- A bachelor's degree
- Field of study
- Research Degrees
- Duration
- 3 to 8 years
- Institution
- Zimbabwe Open University
Entry requirements
Postgraduate: what you need to apply
A bachelor's degree · Merit or better (August 2025 advert)
Postgraduate study follows a first degree. School grades alone do not qualify you.
Route: Relevant Master's degree from a recognised institution | Class: Merit or better (August 2025 advert)
As the institution publishes it
Minimum class: Merit or better (August 2025 advert) Alternative route: Relevant Master's degree from a recognised institution
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About this programme
A research doctorate. A research doctorate: an original contribution to knowledge written up as a thesis.
What you will study
Advanced research methods and a supervised thesis in the Faculty of Commerce.
Further study and pathways
Research, senior policy and academic posts.
Source: Zimbabwe Open University: ZOU_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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