Master of Business Administration

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Why study MBA?

The IIE Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a professional degree providing a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence while developing the ability to resolve complex business problems in an innovative way. This MBA embraces a ‘use it now’ approach to the curriculum intended to enable students to apply all learnings immediately in their place of work.

The MBA prepares working professionals to lead their organisations or departments, to understand universal business problems and challenges in the South African and global context and to apply best practices and management styles.

Some of the current challenges facing business leaders include learning to think creatively and finding innovative solutions to problems. We understand that an MBA should be more than just an academic experience. Instead of doing a research dissertation all students participate in a unique “Innovation Research Project”, which involves practical research and finding strategic, innovative solutions.

The MBA is taught by seasoned academics and industry experts with extensive leadership backgrounds in national and international business environments.

Successful completion of this programme leads to an IIE qualification.

Career Opportunities

What are the MBA Career Opportunities?

The MBA degree is particularly relevant for those who wish to lead an organisation, to understand universal business challenges, to apply best practices and to solve complex problems in the private and public sector. MBA graduates also take jobs with small, medium and large organisations. They often become entrepreneurs by starting their own businesses. There are many job opportunities available in nearly every business industry imaginable.

This degree will open up an attractive range of career advancement options. It is a perfect stepping stone to a diverse and exciting range of career opportunities. Typical positions held by past graduates include:

Director (23%)
Executive management (20%)
Chief executive (13%)
General management (13%)
Senior functional specialist (Marketing, Finance, Legal, Manufacturing, Research and Development) (11%)
Unit management (6%)
Senior functional specialist (Human Resources) (5%)
Other (9%)

The most important business skills associated with our MBA graduates are:

the ability to innovate and lead,
have strategic insights,
solve problems and make decisions,
apply knowledge in the workplace,
general management,
financial management,
research and
emotional intelligence.

Accreditation

Accredited by the CHE. Registration: NQF Level 9, SAQA ID 97383

Programme code

MOBA512

What is an MBA?

The MBA prepares working professionals to be leaders, to understand universal business problems and challenges in the South African and global context and to apply best practices and management styles. MBA programmes are typically designed to provide a high level of theoretical engagement, intellectual independence and the ability to resolve complex business problems in an innovative way.

What is the duration of study for the MBA?

The maximum duration to complete this qualification is 3 years full-time, or 4 years part-time.

What are the subjects offered as MBA modules?

Learning to think creatively and an ability to find innovative solutions to both local and global problems are a common thread through all MBA modules. Our MBA modules focus on areas such as people management, finance, marketing, economic decision-making, innovation and creativity, entrepreneurship, project management and business strategy in a dynamic era. For a detailed breakdown of our MBA curriculum email enquiries@iiemsa.co.za

Fees for 2019

The MBA fee is R146,590 in year one (full-time) / R219,885 for the entire duration of the programme based on 2019 pricing.

Fees are subject to change annually and will change the total cost of the programme.

Payment dates are earlier if you are a commencing international student. This is to allow 6-8 weeks for your study visa applications to be processed prior to enrolment. To avoid delays obtaining a study visa, commencing international students must pay a 30% deposit before enrolling to allow 6-8 weeks for study visa applications and 50% balance on or before enrolment.

For more information regarding fees please visit the Fee structure

Payment Methods

For more information on our payment methods visit https://www.iiemsa.co.za/pay-fees/

Intakes

Students can join any time during the year and enrol for the next module.

Attendances

Classes are offered at our Ruimsig campus on the first, third and fifth Saturday of the five-week schedule per module.

Find out more

South Africa Student Enquiries
Telephone: +27 11 950 4009
Email: enquiries@iiemsa.co.za

Domestic Entry Requirements
International Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

An appropriate HEQSF Level 8 Honours degree ; OR
A relevant Postgraduate Diploma or appropriate equivalent with an average of 60%

Students who do not meet the admission requirements may be eligible for admission via alternate means such as RPL. Please enquire at the campus for assistance.

Please note, requirements for entry to this qualification are correct at the time of publication. However, these may change.

Applications

For application visit the How to apply page

Entry requirements

International Students

A SAQA NQF L8 Evaluation Certificate in an appropriate field

Students who do not meet the admission requirements may be eligible for admission via alternate means such as RPL. Please enquire at the campus for assistance.

Please note, requirements for entry to this qualification are correct at the time of publication. However, these may change.