MPhil Futures Studies

Study Discipline: Environmental Science
Study Programme Details
City:Stellenbosch
Country: South Africa
Admission Sessions:Summer Session
Study Format: Full Time
Mode of Study: Fully on Site, Hybrid, Online

Programme Type

Master's degree

Duration

24 Months

Scholarship Available

Yes

Language

English

About this Study Course

Embark on a transformative journey with the internationally accredited Futures Studies course at Stellenbosch University. This program equips you with strategic foresight, essential for making informed long-range decisions, mitigating risks, and sensing opportunities. Learn how to navigate complexity and thrive in the face of change, gaining competencies crucial for strategists and senior leaders.

Overview

As the sole program of its kind in Africa and one of the few globally, the Futures Studies course at Stellenbosch University provides high-level competencies to navigate the growing complexity in organizational environments. Tailored to address Africa and South Africa’s unique developmental challenges, this transformative learning experience prepares you for roles as a strategist, long-range decision maker, consultant, or corporate leader.

Admission Requirements

  • No specific GRE, GMAT, or GPA grading score requirements.
  • English requirements: Not specified.
  • Academic qualifications: Postgraduate Diploma in Futures Studies with an average of at least 65%.
  • Additional requirements: Successful completion of all modules for the degree to be conferred.
  • Scanning the Environment
  • Demography
  • Technology Futures
  • Applied Futures Studies
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Futures Studies Methods

The Programme fee is  R211 363

Future Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Futures Studies course emerge with the ability to proactively shape the future. Equipped with strategic foresight, they take on roles as strategists, consultants, and corporate leaders, navigating complexity and driving positive change in diverse industries.

Visa Requirements:

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