Looking at MBA WITS, 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.
Course basics:
Duration:
24 Months
Qualification:
Masters
Study mode:
Part Time
Academic category:
Generalist degree
Core Courses:
Management, Accounting, Economics, Technology & Operations, Strategy, Organisational Design, Critical Skills, Society & Collective Action, Marketing in a Connected World, Finance & Investment, Entrepreneurship, Business Integration, Case Competition
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)
Entry Requirements
- 4 year degree (NQF 8) OR 3 year degree plus PG-Dip (NQF 8)
- 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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MBA WITS Fees Table: Academic Programmes
| Programme | 2026 Fees |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PDM) | R92 150 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PDBA) | R93 170 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Energy | R61 080 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business | R90 180 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Philanthropy and Resource Mobilisation | R84 000 |
| MM in the Field of Business Executive Coaching | R172 260 |
| MM in the Field of Innovation Studies | R152 830 |
| MM in the Field of Strategic Marketing | R154 980 |
| MM in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation | R154 530 |
| MM in Finance and Investment | R167 130 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | R251,010 |
| Master by Research | R34 470 |
| MM in the Field of Energy | R117 350 |
| MM in the Field of Digital Business | R151 590 |