Master of Business Administration

The WBS MBA is the School’s flagship academic programme. The curriculum uses a combination of cutting-edge theory and guided practical application to develop the skills you need to be a great manager or leader in Africa and globally.

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Programme Information

Applications Open
01 May 2024
Applications Close
30 September 2024
Study mode
Part Time
Duration
2 years
Fees
R330 290.00
Academic Category
Generalist Degree
Contact
Fees are subject to review in January 2025
Programme Overview

The MBA revolves around five key themes: Context in Africa, Context in South Africa, Sustainability, Entrepreneurial Action, and Critical Engagement | There are four components of the WBS MBA: Core courses, Electives, Independent study, Global study tour | Format: Two years part time, offered in three formats; Part time weekday – two evenings a week – 17:30 to 21:00 or Part time Saturday - 08:00 to 15:00. Part time – Modular format – 10 day blocks (June Intake)    

Curriculum

Core courses

  • Management & Financial Accounting, and Finance
  • Economics for Business
  • Technology and Operations Management
  • Strategy
  • Organisational Design and Development and People Management
  • Critical Enquiry Skills
  • Business Society and Collective Action
  • Marketing in a Connected World
  • Finance and Investment Decisions
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Integration
  • Case Competition
  • Electives Areas:
    • Dynamic Economies and Innovation
    • Managing for Sustainability
    • Finance
    • General Management
    • Leading Organisations

Textbooks are available on www.mind-matters.co.za

*Please note, electives will run when there are 25 or more students in attendance.

Entry Requirements
  • NQF level 8 qualification.
  • Post-university work experience: A minimum of 4 years for the programme.
  • Acceptable GMAT, NMAT score OR the WBS admission Test.
  • Mathematics: A level of competence equivalent to the requirements of the SA Matriculation certificate.
  • SAQA Evaluation (International qualifications only) prior to application. SAQA Help desk: 012 431-5070 or go to: http://www.saqa.org.za.
  • Proof of English language proficiency (for students who have not studied at tertiary level in English).
  • Recogntion of Prior Learming (RPL) candidates are required to write the NMAT test. Visit http://www.nmat.org.in/africa/ for more information.

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Enquiries
Application process

How to apply to Wits: Master of Business Administration

Online application

Complete the Online Application form

Download the Management-Part-3 form

Pay a non-refundable application fee of R200

Processing

Upload copies of ALL your tertiary qualifications - Degree certificate(s) and Academic transcript(s)
Upload current CV
Admission test (Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be invited to write the WBS Admission Test)

Foreign Qualifications
Applicants who hold a foreign qualification need to send their qualifications to the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) for evaluation before applying to WBS. Visit saqa.org.za or email saqainfo@saqa.org.za Alternatively, you can call: +27 (0)12 431 5070 or the helpdesk on: +27 (0)860 111 673

Deposit

A R15 000 minimum deposit will be required upon acceptance of a place on the programme

 

Words from our Alumni

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Jerard Scorgie

MAP - 2009, PDM - 2013, MBA - 2014

The defining moment for me was not so much that we were able to turn the business around, but rather the ability to practically apply skills learned while studying. Having business acumen and skills is one thing, practically applying them and realising business shifts is a new experience altogether.

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Mohammed Majam

MAP - 2008, MBA - 2016

That confidence to believe that my age won’t define me has stuck with me and opened doors in my career I could never have imagined. I ended up finishing as the top student for the year and have never looked back.

Boitumelo Mojapelo

Boitumelo Mojapelo

MBA - 2021

I made lifelong connections and my MBA really enhanced my brand as a professional.

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Ewen Cameron

PDM - 2011 & MBA - 2014

My WBS qualifications gave me the self-confidence to tackle tough work and life situations with a clear and open mindset.

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Lebogang Ramokgopa

PDBA - 2019 & MBA - 2023

I have developed a sharper business acumen, enhanced my leadership skills and honed my abilities in management.

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Dr Caesar J.M. Mwangi

MBA – 1995

My MBA from WBS deepened my understanding of business and made me aware of the many possibilities available for me to make a difference in any environment.

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Gail Kelly

MBA - 1986

My MBA was a new and exciting period in my life because it opened my thinking to the crucial areas of accounting, finance, marketing and operations management

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Sifiso Dabengwa

MBA - 1993

Doing an MBA was demanding, but not that difficult, because if you are willing to meet the demands, nothing is impossible. It created new opportunities for changing my career

Patrick Klostermann

Patrick Klostermann

PDBA - 2020 & MBA - 2021

The PDBA gave me confidence in multiple disciplines and changed the way I view the world, business, and those I live and work with. The growth I experienced was tangible and intoxicating and has only intensified my hunger for knowledge. What you put in is what you get out!

Disclaimer: Cancellation of programmes by WBS

WBS is entitled to cancel or change the date of delivery of a programme without notice and for any reason without incurring any liability to individuals who have applied or are enrolled on the programme or any funders of such individuals (“participants” or “funders of participants”).

Without derogating from the aforesaid, and insofar as it possible, WBS will provide the participants or funders of the participants with 30 (thirty days) days written notice of any cancellation or changes in the dates of delivery of the programme. 

Insofar as the programme is cancelled or rescheduled prior to delivery of the programme then in that event the participants and funders of the participants will not be charged the full programme fees.