Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Master of Business Administration Postgraduate degree program (MBA) seeks to educate graduates so that they are able to utilise the knowledge attained to promote and enhance their managerial career.

In addition to this, the degree program is structured in a manner whereby experienced managers with relevant professional experience acquire additional knowledge and expertise in global management issues.

All courses within the program are designed for a rapidly changing world with innovation, market-relevance, flexibility and an international focus at their core.

The program attempts to provide candidates with the necessary skills and competencies to manage effectively in a challenging and changing global environment, and attempts to prepare graduates for careers in management positions in both the public and private sectors.

Program Objectives

• Prepare students to become effective managers.
• Encourage students to see how new information and theory will apply to their current or future roles.
• Encourage students to enquire, research and synthesize information in order to understand other perspectives.
• Provide students with academic direction and career advice.
• Provide students with a level of competency in the use of technology in business.
• Offer students a range of activities so each individual has the opportunity to use a mix of learning styles.
• Develop a range of contemporary skills and knowledge and an opportunity to apply these in project work or applied research.
• Provide a firm grounding for students wishing to pursue further education or professional programs.