Masters in Business Administration (MBA) Full-Time International

Achieve personal growth, accelerate career progression and develop holistic leadership qualities, start shaping your future today by enrolling for the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s (NMMU) Masters in Business Administration (MBA).

The MBA is thought to be the one of the most prestigious and sought after degrees in the world. MBA students study the theory and application of business and management principles. This type of programme equips students with knowledge that can be applied to a variety of real world business situations. Students who are enrolled on an accredited MBA course will usually bring five to ten years’ post graduate experience with them. The MBA degree is internationally recognised and is seen as a passport to a successful management career.

A MBA for dynamic initiators, visionaries and leaders

The NMMU MBA is for dynamic professionals and requires energy, creativity, honesty, self-reflection, self-awareness and self-discipline. The programme promises stimulation, enjoyment and reward like no other.

Choose the NMMU MBA if you want:

• Leadership and management knowledge and expertise
• Accelerated progression along your career path
• A change in career, industry and/or both
• The leadership and entrepreneurial skills to succeed at senior management level

Rewards and outcomes after programme completion:

• Career progression and advancement
• Personal development
• Rapid career change
• Increased financial compensation
• Development of holistic leadership

Accreditation

The NMMU Business School is accredited by the following external industry bodies to ensure that our educational curriculum aligns and complies with international quality standards:

• The South African Business Schools Association (SABSA);
• Association of African Business Schools (AABS); and 
• Eduniversal

Rankings

• Ranked 383rd in the world out of more than 13,000 graduate business schools, by Deans of the world’s top 1000 business schools. This places the NMMU Business School among the top 3% in the world (Eduniversal 2012, 3 Palmes: “nationally strong with continental links”).
• Awarded the “Business School Leadership Award” at the 3rd annual Asia’s Best Business School Awards in Singapore, recognising thought leadership in Asian business schools (CMO Asia and the World Brand Congress).
• NMMU Business School was ranked as one of the top three South African Business Schools for meeting graduates' expectations for increased financial reward after studies (Source: 2009 Financial Mail MBA Rankings / IPSOS Markinor).
• Affordability: Ranked as the business school offering the most affordable MBA in South Africa. Our MBA is available in Pretoria, Port Elizabeth, George and East London (Source: 2009 Financial Mail MBA Rankings / IPSOS Markinor).
• SA Private Sector Rates NMMU Business School's Lecturers and Facilitators Best in Country out of 16 other South African Business Schools in 2009  (Source: 2009 Financial Mail MBA Rankings / IPSOS Markinor).
• Best Supervisory Support to Students from Lecturers: NMMU Business School ranked in first position out of all South African Business Schools (Source: 2009 Financial Mail MBA Rankings / IPSOS Markinor).

Unique Differentiation Points

• Development of Holistic Leaders - formal graduate, customised and executive training and education solutions infused with an integrated leadership component throughout curriculum and programmes
• Network of Business School Affiliates throughout the world through the NMMU International Office, optional overseas study trips as part of formal learning programmes and international leaders, a pool of guest lecturers – the sum of all these parts: global insight, knowledge and expertise in our class room
• Facilitation of the best learning experience through dedicated and industry revered lecturers, staff and programme content
• Commitment to service excellence and student support, quality lecturers and facilitators and quality material to students and corporate stakeholders
• In touch with Tomorrow – a finger on the pulse of industry developments and trends locally and abroad that affects business, management, skills and leadership education and training
• Commitment to Sustainability – creating responsible leaders that are responsible and accountable to ecological, economic and social sustainability

Core Modules

• Marketing Management
• Organisational Behaviour
• Financial Management
• International Management
• Management Accounting Aspects
• Quantitative Techniques for Management
• Operations Management
• Research Methodology
• Management Economics
• Human Resource Strategies
• Strategic Management
• Leadership
• Leadership Project

Electives

• Quality Management
• Project Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Conflict Management
• Integrated African Leadership
• Management of Technology
• E-Marketing*
• International Financing*
• Sustainable development*
• Lean enterprise management*
• Competitive intelligence*

* Subject to student demand

To view the NMMU Business School's Full-Time MBA trimester structure click here.

The MBA is presented as a full-time course only to international students residing in Port Elizabeth.

Course Duration: 18 months

Class Presentation:

Venue: NMMU Business School, 20 Bird Street, Central, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Group work: All students accepted onto the MBA programme are assigned to a group. Group members are selected and assigned according to their professional expertise and experience so as to best replicate a management team in the working environment. MBA students will work together in their groups over the 18 month period. Full time students are required to meet with their group on a daily basis before evening classes.

Electives: The final year comprises of three electives as well as your treatise. The electives are presented in Port Elizabeth. An elective is normally presented over a period of four or five days (Monday to Friday).

Tests and Exams: All tests and exams are written in Port Elizabeth.

Port Elizabeth

Main Campus & International Head Office
Formal Graduate Programmes, Customised Learning Executive Education, Research and Business Consultation

20 Bird Street, Central, Port Elizabeth, 6000.

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Formal Lectures. Analyses of case studies. International Guest Speakers and Lecturers. International study visits. Facilitated Group Discussion. Presentation of Group Assignments. Conducting applied research on real business problems.

An international learning experience is offered through our network of Business School Affiliates around the world and the NMMU International Office.

Included in our programme are optional overseas study trips as part of formal learning programmes and an international pool of guest lecturers – the sum of all these parts: global insight, knowledge and expertise in our class room.

Our faculty and lecturers are the driving force behind our cutting-edge programmes and provide the best learning experience.

Media, industry, working individuals and professionals, government and leaders turn to our faculty for the latest insights, knowledge and expertise.

We are driven by a set of values geared to ensure that employees and students are holistically empowered as leaders, innovators, agents of change and independent thinkers that will contribute to ecological and economic sustainability and the upliftment of community and society.

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Admission Criteria

At the NMMU Business School prospective MBA candidates will be put through a rigorous selection process to ensure that only the best , most likely to succeed candidates are selected.

International Students

International applicants should be aware that obtaining study permits from the South African authorities can take approximately two months from the date of receiving notification of acceptance onto the programme.

In order to qualify for a place on the NMMU MBA the following criteria must be met:

• A three year national diploma or degree at an NQF level 6 is the minimum requirement. Official and certified English translations of all supporting documents should be submitted with your application. If you have obtained qualifications from a tertiary institution outside of South Africa you will need to obtain verification of the degree/diploma and it’s equivalence to a South African undergraduate degree by contacting the South African Embassy or Consulate in your country, or the Human Sciences Research Council in Pretoria, South Africa. Fax: +27(0)12 202 2500. Tel: +27 (0)12 202 2911.
• Successful applicants must have three years managerial working experience or five years business related working experience.
• Be fluent in English. Applicants who are not fluent in English will be required to produce an English Proficiency certificate to verify their English language skills.
• Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). All applicants are required to complete the selection test as part of the application process. Students writing the GMAT test need to obtain a score of 520 or higher. GMAT testing centres: www.mba.com

Application Process

Once you have considered the MBA admission requirements and feel qualified to apply for the MBA degree, you can begin the application process.

1. Submit your application forms and supporting documentation via email to the NMMU Business School business.school@nmmu.ac.za
2. First review – Once you have submitted all the required documents, your application will be reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum acceptance criteria.
3. Receive a notification of the first review outcome.
4. If you meet the criteria for the first review you will be contacted to make arrangements to write the GMAT test in a location near you.
5. Successful candidates need to obtain a score of 520 on the GMAT test.
6. Final approval of your MBA application.
7. Registration – You will receive a letter of acceptance onto the MBA programme. In adherence to the South African Government rules and regulations, your final registration is subject to producing a valid study permit.

Application Closing Date

The closing date for International Student applications is 31 October.

Application Documents

Please ensure that you provide all of the documents listed below or your application will not be processed for first review:

1. Graduate School Application Form (Black and White Form)
2. NMMU Application Form (Blue and White Form)
3. Certified copy of your Qualification (including English translation)
4. Certified copy of your Academic Record/Transcript (including English translation)
5. Comprehensive CV & Job experience sheet
6. Certified copy of your Passport
7. Certified copy of your Senior Certificate (including English translation)
8. Essay about life experiences, goals, attitudes and values.
9. English proficiency certificate
10. Proof of payment of R500 Application fee (non-refundable)
11. Proof of medical insurance for the entire duration of your stay in South Africa

Application Fee Payments

Account name:Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Bank name:Standard Bank
Account no.:080263011
Bank swift code:SBZAZAJJ
Bank address:1 Pickering Street, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
NMMU ref. no.:5350 4605
Branch code:050417
Student name:Please state on deposit slip
Ref: MBA and your full name

Submit your application via email to:

Jessica.Ehlers@nmmu.ac.za | Tel: 27 (0)41 504 3748; or

businesschool@nmmu.ac.za

More Information:

For more information relating to Port Elizabeth you can visit www.nmbt.co.za

International media, including the New York Times, Washington Post and Boston Globe, acknowledges NMMU Business School for the role it plays in shaping the future of another country through a post-conflict leadership programme and training for South Sudan leaders after years of civil war.

International Prestige and Reputation and International Learning Opportunities: NMMU Business School and Ostfalia University MBA students selected in 2010 for global scenario planning at the international head office of VW, to help the industry giant identify how certain trends will affect its brands Audi, SEAT, Skoda, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini and Scania in 153 international markets.

To view the 2014 fee structure for the NMMU Business School's MBA Full-Time International Programme click here.

What are the fees? 

To enquire about our fee structure, please contact us.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for International Student applications is 31 October.

How long will the application process take before I will have a final answer?

It will take between 15 – 30 days from the moment that you hand in your completed application to receive a written letter from us informing you about the result.

What is the first step in the application process?

The first step is to complete and submit the on-line enquiry form.

When does the programme start?

The programme starts in the first week of February of each year and an academic year consists of three 12 week trimesters. The first trimester starts in February; the 2nd trimester May and the 3rd trimester August. There is a recess from December – January.

How many classes will I have to attend each week?

Full-time students attend four evening classes per week from 17:30 – 20:30. Part time students attend two classes per week from 17:30 – 20:30. Block release students attend video conferencing classes every second Saturday morning and attend three study visits of three days each – at the NMMU Business School, Bird Street Campus, Port Elizabeth.

What do I have to pay and when?

You will be required to pay a non-refundable application fee with your application and a fee for your SHL/GMAT test.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes, the NMMU MBA fees can be paid in three installments per year, which makes it a very affordable option for students who are not being sponsored.

How much work is involved – hours per week?

A typical week for a full time/part time MBA student will consist of 12 hours and 6 hours contact teaching hours respectively. In addition, the full time students will need to spend at least another 28 hours and the part time students another 12 hours per week working on your own or in your study group.

Can I receive credits for modules completed in other qualifications on a Masters level?

The Higher Education Qualification Committee (HEQC) allows accredited MBA programmes to only afford credits for MBA modules completed on another accredited MBA Programme. Credits to a maximum of 7 of the 15 MBA modules can be obtained in this way.

How can a MBA from the NMMU help me in my career?

The benefits of earning a MBA are numerous. Our MBA graduates often earn promotions and incremental income thereafter.

The NMMU Business School
20 Bird Street
Central
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Port Elizabeth
Republic of South Africa

Telephone:  +27 (0)861 504 500

business.school@nmmu.ac.za
www.leadersfortomorrow.co.za