Participant Profile
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a learning programme which
consists of 12 modules that are presented by way of lectures, group discussions, case studies and role plays offered on a part-time basis over 2 years. All of the modules in the programme will be assessed by means of continuous assessments. Information on the number of assessments per module, the nature of each assessment, and the weightings allocated to each assessment will be included in the respective Study Guides.
- Apply a wide range of business administration principles to identify, conceptualise, design and implement methods of enquiry to address complex and challenging problems in business management, generally, and in a specialised field, in a developing economy, and display the ability to understand the consequences of decisions relating to these enquiries.
- Evaluate and critique business administration theories and principles with a view to choosing the appropriate practice to apply to complex management problems.
- Make independent ethical decisions about complex organizational issues and contribute significantly to the development of corporate governance and ethical standards in an organisation.
- Communicate academic, professional and technical general management information effectively, both orally and in writing, using appropriate technology, language, structure, style and graphical support.
Entry to the MBA degree will be granted to those applicants who hold a NQF level 8 qualification (Bachelor Honours degree, or a postgraduate diploma, or a bachelor’s degree at level 8) plus 3 years management experience. In addition to the above, the DUT general rules with regard to admission via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will apply. The admission of international students will be according to DUT’s Admission Policy for International students and General Rules G4 and G7 (5).
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA FOR THIS PROGRAMME.
In addition, the selection and application process below will apply. All applicants are expected to:
- Complete an application form
- Have atleast three years business/work experience.
- Need to be self-funded (NSFAS funding does not apply for part-time studies)
- Complete all personal details on the application form
- Submit clear certified copies of previous qualification/s completed
- Submit clear certified copy of ID and matric certificate
- Prepare an essay (Personal and Professional goals/values/ethics/business
experience) - Submit a short CV
- Provide two (2) referees
- You may be required to attend an online/telephonic interview
