Program Overview

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to transform managers into holistic leaders capable of steering organizations and their people to success. The program provides access to continue studies towards a Doctor of Business Leadership (DBL) degree, pending admission requirements.

Program Overview

The MBA program is presented in two tracks: a structured two-year program comprising four semesters, and a structured three-year program comprising six semesters.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the MBA program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• A Bachelor's Honours Degree or a Postgraduate Diploma, with a minimum 120 credits, OR a 480-credit Bachelor's Degree.
• A recent detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating three years or more managerial/professional work experience.
• A clear copy of Identity Document or Passport.
• Once the application is successful, applicants may be required to write an admissions test as part of the selection process.

Program Structure

Track One (Two-Year Program)

• Year 1, Semester 1:
  • Economics for Managers (MBA4801)
  • Accounting for Managers (MBA4807)
  • Managing Human Capital (MBA5949)
  • Operations Management (MBA5926)
• Year 1, Semester 2:
  • Strategic Financial Management (MBA5903)
  • Sustainability Marketing (MBA5910)
  • Business Research (MBA5944)
  • Management Digital Technologies (MBA5945)
• Year 2, Semester 1:
  • Strategic Management (MBA5950)
  • Ethical Leadership and Governance (MBA5902)
  • One elective module
  • Integrated Management Research Project (MBA5929)

Track Two (Three-Year Program)

• Year 1, Semester 1:
  • Economics for Managers (MBA4801)
  • Accounting for Managers (MBA4807)
• Year 1, Semester 2:
  • Strategic Financial Management (MBA5903)
  • Management Digital Technologies (MBA5945)
• Year 2, Semester 1:
  • Managing Human Capital (MBA5949)
  • Operations Management (MBA5926)
• Year 2, Semester 2:
  • Sustainability Marketing (MBA5910)
  • Business Research (MBA5944)
• Year 3, Semester 1:
  • Ethical Leadership and Governance (MBA5902)
  • Strategic Management (MBA5950)
  • One elective module
  • Integrated Management Research Project (MBA5929)

Elective Modules

Students can choose one of the following elective modules:

• Strategy in a Global Context (MBA5907)
• Strategic Project Management (MBA5909)
• Digital Supply Chains (MBA5946)
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MBA5948)

Tuition Fees

The total MBA fee is R 251,850. The payment structure is as follows:

• Year one: R 134,320 (payable in four installments)
• Year two: R 117,530 (payable in three installments)

Registration Fees

The acceptance/registration fee is payable on or before registration. Registration will only be processed once the registration fee is settled in full.

Withdrawal from Program

Subject to Section 12(2) of the Consumer Protection Act, a cancellation fee is payable as follows:

• Withdrawal before the program commencement date will be refunded in full.
• Withdrawal after the program commencement date, but before 15 March 2026 will result in a liability equal to 50% of tuition fees.
• Withdrawal after 15 March 2026 will result in full liability of tuition fees.

Unsettled Accounts

Unsettled accounts are subject to financial blocks or/and cancellations. Accounts that are cancelled or blocked will not have access to academic results. Failure to settle any outstanding fees could further result in financial penalties.