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The AMBA accredited full-time MBA offers students the opportunity to build a skills base that will radically increase their chances of success. The programme immerses students in a focused curriculum that equips them with business fundamentals, provides a diverse network and gives them the ability to operate thoughtfully in a demanding and competitive environment.
The programme comprises of five modules which cover every aspect of business and leadership that a manager needs to understand specifically: financial literacy, marketing, managing operations, attracting and leading talented people, and building an organisation.
In order to be granted the GIBS MBA degree, students must:
• Meet the minimum requirements for the core courses and electives;
• Attend the full compulsory global experience; and
• Obtain a minimum of 50% in the integrative business research project.
Entrepreneurship Track - Submit a business plan for the Business Plan Competition
Personal Leadership Development
GIBS alumni often comment that their MBA experience was so much more than an intellectual journey; they became more effective leaders through personal change and growth. As a result, the GIBS MBA curriculum includes a leadership assessment and development (LEAD) workshop held over two days in late 2012. All accepted MBA students are required to attend the two-day workshop prior to commencing the MBA in 2013. Students are allocated to a group which they are required to attend. Drawing on a range of self-assessment and feedback processes you will identify your strengths and leadership style and create a learning contract to focus on your development goals throughout the MBA. There will be opportunities to revisit this later in the programme to consolidate feedback from your syndicate members and carry your self-insight, leadership strengths and skills portfolio into your future career.
You can begin the process now by visiting our online career mentor at http://www.next.gibs.co.za/.
Genesis
This five-day module introduces the GIBS MBA and orientates it in the context of South Africa, Africa and the world and builds on the compulsory LEAD module that all GIBS MBA students are required to complete. Specifically, these modules provide you with the opportunity to engage and interact with your class mates, GIBS faculty and invited guest speakers around the experiences and issues that contribute to the value of your GIBS MBA. This module has been broken down into topic areas which highlight different aspects of the GIBS MBA. Genesis takes place prior to your first module and runs over five full days.
Business Analysis and Communication Skills (BAC)
BAC, which addresses the effective communication and writing skills which are required on an MBA level, also takes place prior to your first module and takes place during Genesis. Students are taught about case study analysis and how to put your thoughts down on paper.
The following compulsory courses will form part of the full-time MBA curriculum:
Both Entrepreneurship and General Management Tracks:
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Microeconomics: Prices and Markets
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Human Behaviour & Performance in SA
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Analytical Tools & Techniques
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Financial Accounting
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Macroeconomics - National Competitiveness
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Marketing
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Management Accounting
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Operations Management 1
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Operations Management 2
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Human Resources Strategy
- Research Methodology
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Strategy
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Leadership
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Global Business Strategy
General Management Track only
Corporate Finance
- General Management in Dynamic Markets
- Organisational Development and Transformation (half course)
- Information and Knowledge Management (half course)
Entrepreneurship Track only
- Business Finance
- Entrepreneurship 1: Process, creativity and innovation
- Entrepreneurship 2: Business plan development
Elective Courses
Once all core subjects are completed all MBA groups merge to attend five electives of their choice (subject to availability). These elective classes are held over four full days for all MBA students. More information on the elective choices will be given after module 1.
Compulsory Global Experience
Globally Relevant : The compulsory global experience is a distinctive element of the GIBS full-time MBA programme.
A compulsory global experience also forms part of the full-time MBA curriculum. In order to fulfill the pass requirement for the degree, students must choose either to accompany the GIBS MBA students on their global module or to participate in the international student exchange programme.
Concluding moduleThis is the finale to the full-time MBA programme and combines strategic inputs from leaders in business and society, with discussion and reflection on personal and career goals, and a view of South Africa’s future and the challenges we face. The format of this two-day programme includes:
- Panel discussions by business leaders on the key challenges facing South Africa and South African business in the next five to ten years
- Syndicate discussions and presentations
- Reflection sessions
- MBA programme review.
Programme assessment
Each core and elective course will be assessed using a variety of methodologies, which will include individual and/or group assignments, applied projects, an assessment of class participation and examinations.
For more information regarding the assessment of the MBA programme, visit the Programme Assessment page.
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