Program Overview
The Master of Business Administration at University of Cape Town is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across South Africa and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 23,640 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,426 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Accounting
- Business, Government and Society
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Leadership
- Economics
- Marketing
- Finance
- Manufacturing and Operations
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Organisational Behaviour and People Management
- Strategy
- Company Analysis Project
- Professional Development (Runs throughout the year)
- Research Report (The last deliverable of the MBA)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GMAT score:
The GMAT is specifically designed for admission to business or management schools, and is meant to test how prepared you are for a business degree programme
Admission Required:
- Be 25 years or older
- Be fluent in English. Applicants whose mother tongue is not English will be required to produce a TOEFL certificate to verify fluency in English.
- Have completed a recognised tertiary degree.Candidates not meeting the tertiary degree requirement, can apply through the Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) route and submit the Portfolio of Learning (POL) assessment form.
In addition to the above criteria the GSB uses a number of other indicators including essays about life experience, goals, attitudes and values, evaluations from two referees as well as details of job, educational and extramural activities.
Applicants who have met the admission requirements will be contacted to attend a selection interview either by the MBA Director, members of the faculty or an alumnus. Admission is also guided by considerations such as whether or not the applicant will make a contribution to the programme, not to mention, benefit from it.Documents Required:
- Applicants must upload the following documents when completing the online application:
- CV
- Motivation 1
- Motivation 2
- Motivation 3
- Academic Transcript
- Submitting the online application
- Deliver hard-copy documents
- GSB Application Information Document
- Three Motivations
- Certified copy of ID or passport
- Certified copies of degree qualifications (degree certificate and transcripts). Copies of UCT qualifications are not required.
- Proof of payment of the non-refundable application fee
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 23,640 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,426 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 23,640 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,426 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Cape Town directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
University of Cape Town is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date August 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months