University of Pretoria - Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
26 Melville Road
Illovo
Johannesburg, 2196 / South Africa
Illovo
Johannesburg, 2196 / South Africa
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Programs at Pretoria - GIBS
MBA Intensive
Duration
16 months
Language
English
Tuition
406,995 ZAR
Intakes
March
Features
- Participants should have a minimum of five years’ work experience, at least two years of which must have been at the management level.
- Students can choose to focus on General Management, Entrepreneurship, Consulting, Manufacturing, Healthcare or Climate Leadership.
MBA Manufacturing Focus
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Tuition
406,995 ZAR
Intakes
January
Features
- Participants should have a minimum of five years’ work experience, at least two years of which must have been at the management level.
- Program is offered in Durban.
MBA
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Tuition
406,995 ZAR
Intakes
October
Deadline
September 19
Features
- Full-time option is not offered.
- Participants should have a minimum of five years’ work experience, at least two years of which must have been at the management level.
MBA
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Tuition
406,995 ZAR
Intakes
October
Deadline
September 19
Features
- Participants should have a minimum of five years’ work experience, at least two years of which must have been at the management level.
- Students can choose a focus on General Management, Entrepreneurship, Consulting, Manufacturing, Healthcare or Climate Leadership.
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School Discussions
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UCT and GIBS - feedback on South Africa
Duncan
started Feb 10, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Feb 10
I had an interesting discussion with a former colleague about the executive education scene in South Africa. While this doesn't automatically extend to the full-time MBA, it's insightful. In their opinion, GIBS (the University of Pretoria's AACSB and AMBA-accredited business school) is used more or...

UCT and GIBS - feedback on South Africa
Duncan
started Feb 10, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Feb 10
2
Replies
1618
Views
I had an interesting discussion with a former colleague about the executive education scene in South Africa. While this doesn't automatically extend to the full-time MBA, it's insightful. In their opinion, GIBS (the University of Pretoria's AACSB and AMBA-accredited business school) is used more or...
19
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1596
Views
South Africa MBA to Work in the Country
c.chaing
started May 07, 2020 |
Ayon
replied May 7
International Mobility
Hello,
I am curious about MBA programs in South Africa. Specifically, I would like to do an MBA program in the country with the goal of working there after graduation, preferably in the retail or technology fields. That said, which of these business schools is the best?
Cape Town
Wits
GIBS
Stellen...
South Africa MBA to Work in the Country
c.chaing
started May 07, 2020 |
Ayon
replied May 7
International Mobility
19
Replies
1596
Views
Hello,
I am curious about MBA programs in South Africa. Specifically, I would like to do an MBA program in the country with the goal of working there after graduation, preferably in the retail or technology fields. That said, which of these business schools is the best?
Cape Town
Wits
GIBS
Stellen...
4
Replies
2791
Views
UNiSA vs. Cape Town vs. Gibs
Alfie-shine
started Apr 23, 2019 |
Alfie-shine
replied Apr 23
Application
I am a British expat living in South Africa. I plan on staying here due to family reasons.
I now am interested in doing an MBA here. Which one should I choose? Cape Town is a local program for me. For the others, I would need to relocate.
Money is not really an issue. What I'm really interested i...
UNiSA vs. Cape Town vs. Gibs
Alfie-shine
started Apr 23, 2019 |
Alfie-shine
replied Apr 23
Application
4
Replies
2791
Views
I am a British expat living in South Africa. I plan on staying here due to family reasons.
I now am interested in doing an MBA here. Which one should I choose? Cape Town is a local program for me. For the others, I would need to relocate.
Money is not really an issue. What I'm really interested i...
2
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528
Views
South Africa or Dubai - please advise!
JohnDoe55
started Nov 17, 2015 |
JohnDoe55
replied Nov 17
International Mobility
Hello everybody,
I am now working in Dubai for an international shipping firm. I am aiming to start an MBA next year.
My ultimate goal is to go to South Africa and settle in Johannesburg, and I am certainly considering the MBAs at Wits and Pretoria. However, my problem is that I have great potenti...
South Africa or Dubai - please advise!
JohnDoe55
started Nov 17, 2015 |
JohnDoe55
replied Nov 17
International Mobility
2
Replies
528
Views
Hello everybody,
I am now working in Dubai for an international shipping firm. I am aiming to start an MBA next year.
My ultimate goal is to go to South Africa and settle in Johannesburg, and I am certainly considering the MBAs at Wits and Pretoria. However, my problem is that I have great potenti...

23
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South Africa Schools?
retail_richard
started Sep 30, 2013 |
mba hipster
replied Sep 30
Been watching the World Cup, and thinking to myself that South Africa might not be such a bad place to go for a year or two for my MBA. I found a few programs that seemed reputable, does anybody know of any others?
Gordon Institute of Business Science
University of Stellenbosch
Wits Business School...

South Africa Schools?
retail_richard
started Sep 30, 2013 |
mba hipster
replied Sep 30
23
Replies
2654
Views
Been watching the World Cup, and thinking to myself that South Africa might not be such a bad place to go for a year or two for my MBA. I found a few programs that seemed reputable, does anybody know of any others?
Gordon Institute of Business Science
University of Stellenbosch
Wits Business School...
3
Replies
1549
Views
Doing an MBA in South Africa vs. Abroad
Dominick66
started Feb 28, 2013 |
Dominick66
replied Feb 28
Hello everybody,
I had a quick question. I currently live and work in Johannesburg, and would like to do an MBA. I'm mainly considering business schools here, including Wits and Pretoria. How are these schools perceived internationally? Is there any benefit to doing an MBA abroad, say in Europe or...
Doing an MBA in South Africa vs. Abroad
Dominick66
started Feb 28, 2013 |
Dominick66
replied Feb 28
3
Replies
1549
Views
Hello everybody,
I had a quick question. I currently live and work in Johannesburg, and would like to do an MBA. I'm mainly considering business schools here, including Wits and Pretoria. How are these schools perceived internationally? Is there any benefit to doing an MBA abroad, say in Europe or...

53
Replies
10038
Views
South African / Australian MBA?
Nestor
started Feb 19, 2011 |
ralph
replied Feb 19
Anybody out there know anything about good mba prog. in these places?

South African / Australian MBA?
Nestor
started Feb 19, 2011 |
ralph
replied Feb 19
53
Replies
10038
Views
Anybody out there know anything about good mba prog. in these places?
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Aug 06, 2019

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