Course details
The Wits MBA Curriculum for 2016 has been redesigned to provide professional management education at Masters level that is deeply rooted in our context. Africa has some of the fastest growing economies in the world, yet lacks skilled managers to oversee the growth and development of these economies. The intention of the Wits MBA is to develop managers and leaders who will grasp the opportunities offered by South Africa and Africa.
Core Courses
- Management and Financial Accounting
- Economics for Business
- Technology and Operations Management
- Strategy
- Organisational Design and Development
- Critical Enquiry Skills
- Business Society and Collective Action
- Marketing in a Connected World
- Finance and Investment Decisions
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Integration
- Case Competition
Elective Courses
- 3 Electives from a potential pool of approximately 30 courses
- Electives may be taken at WBS international partner business schools
Independent Study:
- Builds a bridge between the classroom and the workplace
- Compulsory two studies:
- A. Leadership Quest
- B. Applied Research Project
- Social Entrepreneurship Project
- Consultancy Assignment
- Business Venture Proposal
- Research Report
Global Study Tour
One of the popular courses offered on the MBA is the international study tour. In the recent past, groups have visited Latin America, including countries such as Brazil, Chile and Argentina. Other popular destinations are in the East, including China and India, Singapore & Malaysia.
Why do a WBS MBA?
- Premier business qualification worldwide
- Career & salary enhancing benefits
- A personal rebranding exercise
- A game-changer in careers
- An open door to industry - graduates are well versed in all that is business management
- At a personal level it is challenging, exciting and socially rewarding
WBS MBA
- WBS has proud history of educating business leaders
- Combines cutting-edge theory and practical application
- Excellent networking opportunities
- International elective opportunities
- Includes Global Study Tour
Course Location
About Wits Business School
Wits Business School (WBS) is the Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
WBS offers a variety of postgraduate academic and executive education programmes. WBS also specialises in the design and delivery of in-company programmes whereby we partner with client organisations to develop management capacity.
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