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Master of Business Administration

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GIBS

Overview:

A GIBS MBA is tailored to give you an understanding of how to run a business in the context of a dynamic global market. The GIBS MBA offers the widest choice of electives and global experiences to pursue. Furthermore, our experienced local and international lecturers ensure a full understanding of complex international markets and help equip students to take advantage of fresh challenges and opportunities that arise for individuals, businesses and governments that seek to enhance their competitive performance. Aside from technical knowledge and skills, you can also expect to gain increased levels of confidence, enhanced critical thinking and decision-making skills, higher levels of self-insight and productivity, and improved interpersonal skills. Through a potent mix of classroom lectures, case studies, business simulations, company visits and syndicate group projects (working/learning groups within a class context), as well as relevant exposure to the best practices of South African and global leadership, the GIBS MBA gives you a competitive edge in the short-term application of relevant knowledge, which has long-term strategic value for your career.

DURATION

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Part-time: 2 years

Full-time: 16 Months

PRICE

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R447 695

FORMAT

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Part-time

This course has class attendance, but not full-time

Intensive

This course has contact sessions during the week

Minimum Requirements

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  • Completed degree/ SAQA accredited NQF 7 qualification.
  • Minimum of five years' work experience, at least two years of which must have been at the management level.
  • Postgraduate level of intellectual ability (as assessed via the GIBS Entrance Test).
  • Leadership potential (in accordance with your experience, references, and application essay).
  • Good English language skills to have the ability to articulate your arguments verbally and in written format.
  • Matriculation certificate level competence in mathematics.
  • Competence in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and a web browser.
  • For the PGDip/MBA being delivered in KZN, applicants should see their future in the manufacturing sector, whether in a manufacturing plant, manufacturing-related facility, or a private or public sector support agency.
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MEMBERSHIPS

  • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).
  • Association of African Business Schools (AABS).
  • The Academy of Business in Society (ABIS).
  • Consortium for University-based Executive Education (UNICON).
  • The South African Business Schools Association (SABSA).
  • Global Business Schools Network (GBSN).
  • United Nations (UN) Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).
  • Central and East European Management Development Association (CEEMAN).
  • The Executive MBA Council (EMBAC).
  • International Coaching Federation (ICF).
  • Coaching and Mentors of South Africa (COMENSA).
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ACCREDITATIONS

  • ‘Triple Crown’ International Accreditation - EQUIS (EU), AMBA (UK) and AACSB (USA).
  • Regional Accreditation - Association of African Business Schools (AABS).
  • Local Accreditation - Council on Higher Education (CHE), SA Board for People Practices (SABPP) and Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).
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