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MPhil in Business Management specialising in Evidence-Based Management

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GIBS

Overview:

This programme equips students to systematically engage with evidence to explore the research-practice gap. The aim is to improve individual and organisational performance within Africa through high-quality business and management education. You will be equipped to create scientifically grounded knowledge informed by social science and organisational research. It will enable you to identify, critically assess a business problem and, using an evidence-based approach, improve the quality of managerial decision-making. This master’s degree is aimed at managers, leaders and aspirant academics who want to deepen their foundational research skills in preparation for a doctoral degree in general management.

DURATION

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18 months

PRICE

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R222 480

FORMAT

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Part-time GIBS (EBM)

In class attendance 3 - 5 days a month including weekends (08:30 - 17:30)

Minimum Requirements

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  • Completed Honours degree/ SAQA accredited NQF 8 qualification.
  • Minimum of five years of business experience (preferably 10 or more).
  • Matriculation certificate level competence in mathematics.
  • Competence in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and a web browser.
  • Good English language skills verbally and in written format.
  • GIBS entrance test if degreed and GMAT if non-degreed.
  • Completed entrance essay.
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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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