GIBS Master of Business Administration (MBA)
GIBS, in partnership with TWIMS, has developed a range of manufacturing specific courses for its MBA (manufacturing specialisation). These include Future Manufacturing, Green Manufacturing, Lean Operations Management, Lean Supply Chain management, African Trade and Industrialisation, Sustainable Finance and Women as Manufacturing Leaders.
GIBS MBA Overview
Applications Dates
Acceptance into the GIBS MBA Programme is reviewed on a round-by-round basis, we highly recommend you apply as early as possible. No late applications will be considered.
Minimum Requirements
“Completed degree/ SAQA accredited NQF 7 qualification;
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- Minimum of five years’ work experience, at least two years of which must have been at the management level
- Postgraduate level of intellectual ability (as assessed via the GIBS Entrance Test)
- Leadership potential (in accordance with your experience, references and application essay);
- Good English language skills to have the ability to articulate your arguments verbally and in written format
- Matriculation certificate level competence in mathematics
- Competence in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a web browser
- For the “PGDip”/MBA being delivered in KZN, applicants should see their future in the manufacturing sector, whether in a manufacturing plant, manufacturing-related facility, or a private or public sector support agency.
Should you not hold a degree or a SAQA-accredited NQF 7 qualification, you will be required to complete the GMAT test. The GMAT is facilitated by an external company and the minimum score required for your application to be considered is 550. The deadline to submit GMAT results is 26 September 2024.
For more information on GMAT and prep classes, please click here.
International Students/Foreign Qualifications: Applicants who hold a foreign qualification need to send their qualifications to the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) for evaluation before applying to GIBS. We require the SAQA certificate to verify the NQF level of your qualification. Visit saqa.org.za or email: saqainfo@saqa.org.za
Applicants from Non-English speaking countries will have to complete an English Proficiency Test. See below options: Option 1 | Option 2
Fees
Global module fee: US$ 3000 – US$ 8400
The fee is dependent on destination
(Invoiced in year two, based on exchange rate).
The Global Module is a compulsory module to be completed in your MBA programme phase, comprising an international trip to understand the key teachings of international business. You will be given a number of countries to choose from and the cost will depend on the chosen destination. The details of this module will be provided in year two.
GIBS does not charge VAT on tuition fees and all prices are subject to change.
Note, no payment can be made against a quotation and you can only receive a tax invoice once you have been officially accepted onto the programme.
Still looking for more info?
Join the TWIMS team in attending the upcoming open evening on the 12th of September 2024 at 18:00-19:00.
The team will discuss the perks of the manufacturing focus, the GIBS MBA, the Manufacturing Ambassador Scholarship, and how to apply. There will be a Q&A session after the presentation.