Program Overview

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to succeed in today's fast-paced business environment. The program is structured to turn managers into holistic leaders capable of steering organizations and their people to success.

Program Overview

The MBA program gives students access to continue their studies towards a Doctor of Business Leadership (DBL) degree, provided they meet the admission requirements of the DBL. The 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

The MBA program consists of compulsory modules, elective modules, and an integrated management project.

Track One (Two-Year Program)

• Year 1, Semester 1: Economics for Managers, Accounting for Managers, Managing Human Capital, Operations Management
• Year 1, Semester 2: Strategic Financial Management, Sustainability Marketing, Business Research, Management Digital Technologies
• Year 2, Semester 1: Strategic Management, Ethical Leadership and Governance, Elective, Integrated Management Project

Track Two (Three-Year Program)

• Year 1, Semester 1: Economics for Managers, Accounting for Managers
• Year 1, Semester 2: Strategic Financial Management, Management Digital Technologies
• Year 2, Semester 1: Managing Human Capital, Operations Management
• Year 2, Semester 2: Sustainability Marketing, Business Research
• Year 3, Semester 1: Ethical Leadership and Governance, Strategic Management, Elective, Integrated Management Project

Electives

Students can choose one elective from the following options:

• Strategy in a Global Context
• Strategic Project Management
• Digital Supply Chains
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Tuition Fees

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

• Year one: R 134,320 (8 compulsory modules)
• Year two: R 117,530 (Integrated Management Report + 2 compulsory modules & 1 Elective)

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 result in financial penalties.