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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA) for 2025

Why study an MBA?

The IIE Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a professional degree providing a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence while developing the ability to resolve complex business problems in an innovative way. This MBA degree embraces a ‘use it now’ approach to the curriculum intended to enable students to apply all learnings immediately in their place of work.

The MBA degree prepares working professionals to lead their organisations or departments, to understand universal business problems and challenges in the South African and global context and to apply best practices and management styles.

Some of the current challenges facing business leaders include learning to think creatively and finding innovative solutions to problems. We understand that an MBA should be more than just an academic experience. Instead of doing a research dissertation all students participate in a unique “Innovation Research Project”, which involves practical research and finding strategic, innovative solutions.

The Master of Business Administration is taught by seasoned academics and industry experts with extensive leadership backgrounds in national and international business environments.

Successful completion of this programme leads to an IIE qualification.

 

What are the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Career Opportunities?

The MBA degree is particularly relevant for those who wish to lead an organisation, to understand universal business challenges, to apply best practices and to solve complex problems in the private and public sector. MBA graduates also take jobs with small, medium and large organisations. They often become entrepreneurs by starting their own businesses. There are many job opportunities available in nearly every business industry imaginable.

This Master of Business Administration degree will open up an attractive range of career advancement options. It is a perfect stepping stone to a diverse and exciting range of career opportunities. Typical positions held by past graduates include:

  • Director (23%)
  • Executive management (20%)
  • Chief executive (13%)
  • General management (13%)
  • Senior functional specialist (Marketing, Finance, Legal, Manufacturing, Research and Development) (11%)
  • Unit management (6%)
  • Senior functional specialist (Human Resources) (5%)
  • Other (9%)

The most important business skills associated with our MBA graduates are:

  • the ability to innovate and lead,
  • have strategic insights,
  • solve problems and make decisions,
  • apply knowledge in the workplace,
  • general management,
  • financial management,
  • research and
  • emotional intelligence.
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Accreditation

Accredited by the CHE. Registration: NQF Level 9, SAQA ID 97383

Programme code

MOBA0901

What is an MBA?

The MBA prepares working professionals to be leaders, to understand universal business problems and challenges in the South African and global context and to apply best practices and management styles. MBA programmes are typically designed to provide a high level of theoretical engagement, intellectual independence and the ability to resolve complex business problems in an innovative way.

What is the duration of study for the IIE MBA?

Minimum duration is 2 years.

What are the subjects offered as MBA modules?

Learning to think creatively and an ability to find innovative solutions to both local and global problems are a common thread through all MBA modules. The IIE MBA modules focus on areas such as people management, finance, marketing, economic decision-making, innovation and creativity, entrepreneurship, project management and business strategy in a dynamic era. For a detailed breakdown of the MBA curriculum email enquiries@iiemsa.co.za

Discuss your study options with a Student Advisor
MBA Intake

First Semester (February)

Each module runs for ten (10) weeks and begins with a scheduled contact session on campus followed by further continuous study and assignment submissions via the Learning Management System (LMS). Contact sessions will occur on Saturdays.

Find out more

Student Enquiries
Telephone: +27 11 950 4000
Email: enquiries@iiemsa.co.za

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011 950 4009 enquiries@iiemsa.co.za

From outside South Africa

+27 11 950 4009

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MBA Entry requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

An appropriate HEQSF Level 8 Bachelor Honours degree; OR
A relevant HEQSF Postgraduate Diploma or appropriate equivalent; OR
An appropriate Level 8 Bachelor's Degree (480 credits) may also be recognised as meeting the minimum entry requirements to a cognate Master's Degree programme

Minimum of three years’ relevant work experience.
CV review and interview by Programme Manager to ensure alignment between candidate and programme.

Additional Notes:
All applicants who are eligible for admission to the Master of Business Administration degree are required to successfully complete and present a research proposal and obtain ethics clearance for the research for their mini-dissertation.

Please note, requirements for entry to this qualification are correct at the time of publication. However, these may change.

Applications

For application visit the How to apply page

Entry requirements

International Students

A SAQA NQF L8 Evaluation Certificate in an appropriate field

Please note, requirements for entry to this qualification are correct at the time of publication. However, these may change.

Applications

For application visit the How to apply page

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