Overview

USB's MBA Master of Business Administration programme at the Stellenbosch University is strongly committed to your development as a responsible leader, focusing on personal leadership, relationship leadership and organisational or strategic leadership, ultimately leading to organisational performance.

Key facts

This bespoke journey spans the entire MBA. You will learn how to analyse a business environment using appropriate theories to formulate suitable strategies or strategic solutions. This includes an understanding of the interwoven nature of economics, politics, technology, society, demographics and culture, and its impact on economies and businesses. The curriculum is designed to develop you as a leader who can function in any position, anywhere in the world. You will also attend an International Study Module at a foreign business school and touch base with global companies.

Accreditation

The USB has the triple crown of international accreditations: AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business Fundamentals

Business Fundamentals

Decision Analysis

Research Methodology

Personal Skills Development

Economics for ManagersManagement Accounting

Leadership

Economics for ManagersResearch Methodology

Operations and Information Management

Research Methodology

Decision Analysis

Management Accounting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , International

More details

Modular: February start

Blended: January start
RPL applicants: 31 October

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

410 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Business Administration Master in Business Administration (MBA) View 9 other Masters in Master in Business Administration (MBA) in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students applying for the MBA are now required to have one of the following qualifications on NQF level 8 before they are allowed entry into the MBA:

4-year Bachelor's degree (NQF level 8) and at least 3 years of relevant full-time working experience

OR

Honours degree (NQF level 8), plus 3 years of relevant full-time working experience

OR

3-year Bachelor's degree (NQF level 7) plus a postgraduate diploma (NQF level 8) and at least 3 years of relevant working experience

Comprehensive CV
Mathematics at NSC (Grade 12) level or equivalent is highly recommended
The working experience should preferably be on managerial level

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

217085 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 434171 ZAR for the full programme during 24 months.
National

178780 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 357561 ZAR for the full programme during 24 months.

Living costs for Stellenbosch

7630 - 10640 ZAR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

The University of Stellenbosch Business School sponsors partial MBA bursaries.

Only students who have been accepted onto the MBA programme may apply for a bursary.
The bursaries will be awarded for a Full-time MBA.
All the bursaries will be awarded on academic merit.
Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups will be given preference.
Applicants must provide evidence of financial need and not be recipients of any other form of study sponsorship (e.g. from their companies).
Applicants must be South African citizens.
Further terms and conditions apply to each bursary.
Every application will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Scholarships Information

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