Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The MBA is an attractive and unique offering that resonates with individuals who are self-driven, highly motivated and entrepreneurial-minded. This programme is ideal for those who are keen to start their own business, or the general manager who is looking to gain a deeper and all-rounded understanding of business to become a more effective manager.
As of 2016 prospective students interested in studying towards a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) will now be required to be in possession of an NQF level eight qualification, i.e. honours degree postgraduate diploma or equivalent qualification. In response to this, GIBS has restructured the MBA. GIBS accommodates students with a three year degree through a Postgraduate Diploma in General Management. Students need to successfully complete all requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in General Management in order to be eligible to gain entry into the GIBS MBA. This does not affect the duration it will take to complete your MBA journey. Both phase 1 (PGDip) and phase 2 (MBA) will take two years part-time/modular or one year full-time to complete.
The following core courses are covered in the Postgraduate Diploma in General Management (phase 1)
- Financial and Management Accounting
- Microeconomics
- Human Behaviour and Performance
- Macroeconomics
- Human Resource Strategy
- Research and Statistics
- Operations Management
- Marketing
- Business Communication for Impact
The following core courses are covered in the MBA in General Management (phase 2)
- Human Resource Strategy*
- Financial and Management Accounting*
- Operations Management*
- Marketing*
- Environment of Business
- Decision Making
- Innovation and Design
- Strategic Implementation
- Leadership
- Integrated Simulation
- Research Project
- Choose your 5 Electives
- Global Module
Application fee: R2900 (non-refundable, payable on application submission)
Please note that GIBS does not charge VAT on tuition fees.
*These fees include the cost of the Postgraduate Diploma in General Management and the MBA phases combined.
All prices quoted are subject to change. Prices will be confirmed by October 2017.
Admissions Information
ADMISSIONS PROCESS 2017.pdf download the step by step guide.
GMAT Information 2017.pdf download for non-degreed applicants
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Open Evenings 2017
Johannesburg
Date: 29 June 2017
Venue: GIBS Auditorium, 26 Melville Road, Illovo, Sandton
Start Time: 17:30pm
RSVP: Click here to book your seat. Seats are limited so book early to avoid disappointment
Johannesburg
Date: 03 August 2017
Venue: GIBS Auditorium, 26 Melville Road, Illovo, Sandton
Start Time: 17:30pm
RSVP: Registration will open online a month before the event.
Johannesburg
Date: 12 October 2017
Venue: GIBS Auditorium, 26 Melville Road, Illovo, Sandton
Start Time: 17:30pm
RSVP: Registration will open online a month before the event.
Durban
Date: 20 July 2017
Venue: Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel, 329 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Umhlanga Ridge, Umhlanga Rocks, 4000
Start Time: 17:30pm
RSVP: Registration will open online a month before the event.
Zimbabwe – Harare
Date: 27 July 2017
Venue: Meikles Hotel – Sam Nujoma Street,, Jason Moyo Ave, Harare, Zimbabwe
Start Time: 12pm (prompt start)
RSVP: Registration will open online a month before the event.
Botswana – Gaborone
Venue: Avani Hotel – 4727 Chuma Dr, Gaborone, Botswana
Start Time: 12pm (prompt start)
RSVP: Registration will open online a month before the event.
Venue: Southern Sun Emnotweni – 15 Government Blvd, Riverside park, Nelspruit, 1200
RSVP: Registration will open online a month before the event.
The average age of the GIBS MBA student is 33. An undergraduate degree and a desire for further challenges alone are not sufficient for eligibility. Energy, leadership, potential, maturity, ambition and a drive to make a meaningful contribution to the world of business in South Africa are all essential qualities in a successful GIBS MBA applicant. You need a minimum of five years work experience, at least two years of which must have been at management level. Good English language skills are a necessity in order to to actively participate in academic debate. We require a minimum of Matriculation certificate-level competence in Mathematics and skill in the use of a scientific or financial calculator. Competence in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a web browser.
The GIBS MBA journey has been designed to broaden a graduate’s business, country and world view, and to enable them to develop their skills and business acumen to assume a general management role that requires them to lead a division or entire organisation.