MM in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation

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Course Description:

Become a Master of entrepreneurship by developing relevant knowledge and research skills. Empower yourself and capitalise on your entrepreneurial potential by increasing your quotient of entrepreneurial capital.

Course basics:

Duration:
24 Months

Qualification:
Masters

Programme structure:
2 years

Study mode:
Part Time

Academic category:
Specialist degree

Core Courses:

Entrepreneurial Theory & Practice, Corporate Entrepreneurship, Enterprise Development, Global Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Technology and High Growth Entrepreneurship, Research Methodology, Decision Science, Research Theory and Design

WBS student shares his experience of the MMENVC programme


The MMENVC is focused on high impact, systemic entrepreneurship and attempts to elevate the field, with its research intensive approach.

Open to all post-graduate students, the MMENVC provides a solid grounding in entrepreneurial knowledge and skills, with emphasis on both theoretical and practical applications as they relate to new venture creation. Learn the key concepts behind entrepreneurship, evolve your strategic, critical and analytical thinking, and take the first step towards ensuring your ongoing success as an entrepreneur.  The Masters in entrepreneurship is focused on creating and disseminating higher-level entrepreneurial knowledge and skills which translates into venture creation and research capacity building. The degree is purposefully structured in such a manner that entrepreneurship is at the core of learning and is not a peripheral issue or a popular management concept. A holistic and integrated curriculum with entrepreneurship at the epicentre allows students to complement their general education and develop entrepreneurial competencies and commitment. The degree is strongly research focused. As “good science is good conversation”, the purpose of this degree is to make the conversation both deeper and wider through research.


The MM in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation is a Part Time 24 Months programme. Classes are scheduled in late afternoons and evenings to accommodate students who have work obligations. 

The first part of the programme is conducted from February 2023 to February 2024 and consists of 9 compulsory core modules. You will need to attend lectures two to three times during the week and a few on Saturday mornings. The second part of the programme is conducted from March 2024 to Dec 2024 and requires students to complete a high quality, rigorous supervised research report. You will need to work independently as well as with your supervisor as no classes are scheduled for this part of the programme.

Core courses

  • Entrepreneurial Theory and Practice
  • Corporate Entrepreneurship
  • Enterprise Development
  • Global Entrepreneurship
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Technology and High Growth Entrepreneurship
  • Research Methodology
  • Decision Science
  • Research Theory and Design

Textbooks are available on www.mind-matters.co.za


  • First degree and post-graduate studies (preferably an honours degree but a first-class Bachelor’s degree with a recognised and accredited post-graduate degree or diploma is also recognised)
  • Post-university entrepreneurial or corporate or informal business experience an advantage but not a requirement
  • Mathematics and English – a level of above-average competence equivalent to the requirements for the SA matriculation certificate
  • CV (only required if you have been working for 2 or more years)
  • Motivation letter
  • Copies of all academic transcripts and degree certificates
  • SAQA evaluation certificate (for students whose prior degrees were not awarded by a South African university)
  • Proof of English language proficiency (for students who have not studied at tertiary level in English)
  • Non-refundable application fee

  • Certified copies of all academic transcripts and degree certificates
  • SAQA evaluation certificate (students whose prior degrees were not awarded by a South African University) Foreign students are advised to follow up on SAQA accreditation without delay as the process can take up to three months to finalise.
  • Proof of English language proficiency (students who have not studied at tertiary level in English)
  • The non-refundable application fee of R200
  • Download the Management-Part-3 form
  • Complete the on-line application form on the following link http://www.wits.ac.za/postgraduate/applications/ 

A R15 000 minimum deposit will be required upon acceptance of a place on the programme

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Palesa Nonkwelo

The MM-ENVC did wonders for my confidence in executing my business ideas. I was challenged in every lecture to identify my capabilities and make use of my available resources to solve problems. The greatest part has been the invaluable lifelong friendships and business connections forged with my classmates and professors that I will forever be grateful for.
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