Program Overview

About the UCT GSB

The UCT Graduate School of Business has more than five decades of globally-recognised academic excellence and an informed understanding of the dynamics and promise of emerging market economies.

Students

• Find the course for you
  • The UCT GSB offers various courses, including the MBA, EMBA, and PhD programmes.
• Alumni
  • The UCT GSB has a strong alumni network, with many graduates going on to become leaders in their fields.
• The student experience
  • The UCT GSB provides a unique and enriching student experience, with a focus on academic excellence, personal growth, and professional development.

Organisations

• Executive education
  • The UCT GSB offers a range of executive education programmes, designed to help organisations and individuals develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a rapidly changing business environment.
• Customised programmes
  • The UCT GSB also offers customised programmes, tailored to the specific needs of individual organisations.

Academics

• Core faculty
  • The UCT GSB has a strong and diverse faculty, with a range of academic and professional backgrounds.
• Research
  • The UCT GSB is committed to research excellence, with a focus on producing high-quality, relevant, and impactful research that addresses the key challenges facing businesses and societies in Africa and beyond.

Campus and locations

• Breakwater Campus
  • The UCT GSB's Breakwater Campus is located in Cape Town, 1.5 km from the city's business district.
• GSB Johannesburg
  • The UCT GSB also has a campus in Johannesburg, located in the heart of Africa's top business district.
• Solution Space Philippi
  • The UCT GSB's Solution Space Philippi is a satellite hub located in the community of Philippi, offering engagement beyond traditional university spaces.
• Conference Centre
  • The UCT GSB's Conference Centre is a state-of-the-art academic conference centre situated at the Breakwater campus.

Programmes

MBA Programmes

• MBA Full Time
  • The UCT GSB's full-time MBA programme is a one-year programme that provides a comprehensive and rigorous education in business management.
• MBA Modular
  • The UCT GSB's modular MBA programme is a two-year programme that is designed for working professionals who want to pursue an MBA while continuing to work.
• Executive MBA
  • The UCT GSB's executive MBA programme is a two-year programme that is designed for senior executives and leaders who want to develop their skills and knowledge while continuing to work.

Other Programmes

• PhD in Business Administration
  • The UCT GSB's PhD in Business Administration is a research-based programme that provides advanced training in business management and research methods.
• PhD in Development Finance
  • The UCT GSB's PhD in Development Finance is a research-based programme that provides advanced training in development finance and research methods.
• PGDIP in Management Practice
  • The UCT GSB's PGDIP in Management Practice is a postgraduate diploma programme that provides a comprehensive education in management practice.
• CEMS Master of International Management
  • The UCT GSB's CEMS Master of International Management is a one-year programme that provides a comprehensive education in international management.
• MPhil in Inclusive Innovation
  • The UCT GSB's MPhil in Inclusive Innovation is a research-based programme that provides advanced training in inclusive innovation and research methods.
• MCom in Development Finance
  • The UCT GSB's MCom in Development Finance is a research-based programme that provides advanced training in development finance and research methods.
• PGDip in Development Finance
  • The UCT GSB's PGDip in Development Finance is a postgraduate diploma programme that provides a comprehensive education in development finance.

Fees and Funding

• Fees
  • The UCT GSB's fees vary depending on the programme and the student's residency status.
• Funding
  • The UCT GSB offers a range of funding options, including scholarships, bursaries, and loans, to help students finance their studies.

Application Process

• The UCT GSB's application process involves several steps, including submitting an online application, providing supporting documents, and paying an application fee.