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Master of Business Administration

The MANCOSA Master of Business (MBA) programme is consistently ranked as one of South Africa’s top MBA degrees. The distance learning Master of Business Administration degree programme is specifically tailored for flexible learning and speaks to the management, leadership and business needs of a dynamic global market.

NQF Level 9

180 Credits

SAQA ID 94871

The MANCOSA Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a postgraduate programme designed to produce forward-thinking managers and leaders who are prepared for business and industry in the context of emerging and dynamic markets.

The MBA will provide graduates with comprehensive and advanced theoretical knowledge and applied skills in the key areas of business and management.

In a global environment where the need to understand and operate in a context of global socio-political and economic realities, MANCOSA MBA graduates are well placed to assume leadership and transformative roles, thus driving corporate and socio-economic imperatives.

The programme provides students with the tools to employ innovative and strategic approaches to management within organisations in the context of a rapidly changing, and information-rich global marketplace.

This programme is offered through distance learning with online support.

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MANCOSA MBAs are also positioned to assume emerging leadership and transformative roles in the job force. To this end, the programme provides students with the tools they need to employ innovative and strategic approaches to organisational management in the context of a rapidly changing and information-rich marketplace.

The MBA instils in students an in-depth understanding of the forces shaping business developments in evolving markets and fosters the leadership skills necessary to support and grow organisations that are at different stages of growth. Students acquire knowledge, skills and competencies to manage organisations in developing countries through a series of well-planned learning experiences and assessments.

If you are employed full-time and have your sights set firmly on a senior management role, or you would like to gain a competitive edge in your entrepreneurial venture, then MANCOSA’s MBA, by distance learning, is the right master’s degree for you.

Articulation

This programme allows for articulation to the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree offered by MANCOSA or other cognate NQF level 10 doctoral degrees, offered both locally and internationally.

In Year 1, students must complete four core modules in semester 1 and four core modules in semester 2. In Year 2, students must choose one elective and complete dissertation.

Managerial Economics

Information and Knowledge Management

Strategic Marketing Management

Strategies in Operations Management

Human Resource Development

Financial Management

Research and Quantitative Methods

Corporate Strategy

Dissertation (compulsory)

ELECTIVE – Choose one of the following electives:

Change Management

Strategic Project Management

Healthcare Management

Supply Chain Management

Entrepreneurship

Environmental Management

Embark on a trajectory leading to positions such as:

• Management Consultant
• Senior Manager/ Analyst
• Corporate Executive
• Entrepreneur

Requirements

The minimum admission requirements for the MBA degree is a relevant Honours Degree or a relevant Postgraduate Diploma at NQF level 8.

Applicants should be over the age of 25 years. Must have a minimum of 5 years of work experience, 3 of which must be in a managerial or supervisory position.

To be considered via RPL, applicants should be above the age of 30 years.

The Masters in Business Administration is a prestigious and internationally-recognised degree that concentrates on developing the skills required for a career in senior management or a leadership position across all sectors of industry. The programme covers a broad spectrum of business-related subjects aimed at preparing the MBA student for the challenges and opportunities they will face in the workforce.

While it’s true that many Fortune 500 executives hold an MBA credential, it must be noted that the programme is both challenging and intensive. The results, however, are certainly worthwhile as the qualification proves to be a competitive differentiator in the workplace with many ambitious graduates going on to achieve personal and professional recognition and success.

MBAs are relevant across all industry sectors. This is because the programme offers a holistic view of business-related topics. Some of the career opportunities and jobs for MBAs include:

Chief Executive Officer Management Consultant Financial Advisor Director Corporate Executive IT Manager Human Resource Specialist Senior Analyst

The mode of delivery for this programme is offered through supported distance and online models of instruction. MANCOSA’s distance learning programmes have proven ideal for those professionals who are required to work long hours or who travel extensively for work. Studying through distance learning means that there is little disruption to your personal life and full-time work schedule.

Quality management, accreditation, recognition and international business comparability are key drivers ensuring our students pursue globally relevant accredited education.

To this end, MANCOSA is:

Registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), registration number 2000/HE07/003 Accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council of Higher Education (CHE). Recorded on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Academic Programme Manager

Rebecca Naidoo

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• Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management
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