The Masters by Research programme develops research skills and training to proactively analyse critically, synthesise and reflect on complex information, problems, concepts and theories. It will prepare candidates for further studies into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme and/or employment in senior management research-based positions in the public and private sector organisations.

The minimum requirements for admission to a Master programme is:
a. A Postgraduate diploma with a GPA of 3.00 or above (or the equivalent from a recognised University)
b. A bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.5.
c. An honours Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.00 (from a recognised institution)
d. Master by coursework 
e. Recognised Professional experience: Evidence of academic qualifications and/or experience inclusive of research reports, or dissertations, or publications or other evidence of professional work that satisfies the Dean of the College that, the applicant has sufficient knowledge of the field of study, and capable of undertaking research and the writing of the thesis