Overview

Enhance your professional knowledge and become a business leader of the future by understanding and identifying creative solutions to critical challenges in complex environments with this Master of Business Administration offered at University of Cape Town. Gain a unique perspective and expertise to drive positive societal change in South Africa and beyond.

Benefits of studying an MBA at the UCT GSB include:

Enhanced personal leadership competencies

Expanded professional networks and relationships

Unique and effective managerial knowledge and tools for efficient management

Value creation for entrepreneurial enterprises

An opportunity to diversify skills and self-reinvent

International exposure

An increase in earning potential

Accelerated career advancement

Skills acquired for greater social impact

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Finance

Advanced Leadership

Complexity of Change

Coaching

Company Valuations

Digital Market-Making

Integrated Reporting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Master in Business Administration (MBA) View 4 other Masters in Master in Business Administration (MBA) in South Africa

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Academic requirements

GMAT

550

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

The MBA at the UCT GSB is a highly competitive and selective programme, with aspiring leaders from across Africa and around the world applying for a limited number of places. To apply for the MBA, you need to meet the admission requirements, which include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, a minimum of four years of work experience, a satisfactory score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and English language proficiency. You also need to submit a personal statement, a curriculum vitae, two references, and a non-refundable application fee.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

431600 ZAR / year

≈ 431600 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

216660 ZAR / year

≈ 216660 ZAR / year

Additional Details

SADC Fees: 216660 ZAR

Non-SADC Fees: 431600 ZAR

Rest of the World Fees: 431600 ZAR

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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