Universities That Offer MBA In South Africa

What is MBA?

A master of business administration (MBA) is a graduate degree that provides theoretical and practical training for business or investment management.

An MBA is designed to help graduates gain a better understanding of general business management functions.

Universities That Offer MBA In South Africa

University of Stellenbosch Business School

University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business

Regenesys Business School

How much does it cost to study MBA in South Africa?

The Cost of Studying for an MBA Degree in South Africa

Although some SA schools can charge up to R350,000 for a full-time course, with additional costs for travel modules pushing this up by as much as another R100,000, the cost to study an MBA with UJ Online is R193,620 for 2022 for the entire tuition program.

Who qualifies for MBA in South Africa?

A Bachelor’s Honours Degree or a Postgraduate Diploma, with a minimum of 120 credits, OR a 480-credit Bachelor’s Degree.

Please supply a copy of your transcript, indicating the symbol or percentage obtained for each module and indicating whether or not the qualification was completed.

What do you need to qualify for an MBA in South Africa?

MBA FULL-TIME REQUIREMENTS

  • Be 25 years or older.
  • Have a minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
  • Be fluent in English. Applicants whose mother tongue is not English will be required to produce a TOEFL certificate to verify fluency in English.  For more information on UCT’s English Language Requirements click here.
  • Submit an official score from a standardized assessment. Candidates can select either the GMAT, NMAT, Executive Assessment, or GRE.
  • Have an NQF level 8 qualification (a Bachelor’s Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma).
    • Candidates with a non-South African qualification need to verify the equivalence to a South African degree. This can be done by contacting the South African Qualifications Authority
    • Candidates not meeting the NQF level 8 requirement can apply through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) route and submit the Portfolio of Learning (POL) assessment form. Prospective MBA students who will be considered under the RPL policy should have:
      • At least an NQF 4 qualification.
      • Relevant work experience of 7 years or more depending on the NQF level qualification above (i.e. prospective students with a lower NQF level need higher levels of work experience). Three or more years of work experience should have been in a management or a relevant professional position.
      • Candidates not meeting the NQF level 8 requirement should be able to demonstrate learning and academic ability that corresponds to the NQF 8 level, including critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills.
  • Submit a CV you can collate your CV as you fill in your information, employment history, and qualifications in the pre-application portal.
  • Two referee reports were submitted as part of the application 
  • Personal motivations in the form of three essays that will be used for selection purposes
  • Selected applicants will be required to take part in an interview.

Can you get an MBA without an undergraduate degree in South Africa?

An MBA is a mid-career qualification, as an honor’s level degree and a few years of work experience are the minimum requirements to study an MBA in South Africa.