Nelson Mandela University Business School is rated among the top business schools globally and on the African continent.cc
The School is one of only a few in Southern Africa to have obtained international accreditation from AMBA (MBA programme) and EDAMBA (DBA programme).
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University- Business School Programmes
- MBA DEGREE
- PDBA DEGREE
- DBA DEGREE
MBA DEGREE
Application Process
PHASE 1
- Complete the online Nelson Mandela University Business School Application Form by clicking on this link.
- Complete the online Nelson Mandela University Postgraduate Application Form by clicking on this link.
Once you’ve completed the online Nelson Mandela University Postgraduate Application Form, you will receive an SMS or email stating that you’ve applied. You will also receive a student number.
The certified documentation that we require:
- Certified copy of your Identification Document (ID).
- Certified copy of your Qualification (please see Recognition of Prior Learning if you do not have a qualification).
- Certified copy of your Academic Records/Transcripts clearly stating the number of credits completed AND NQF level.
- Certified copy of your School Leaving Certificate.
- Marriage Certificate (female applicants only – if applicable).
- Essay (500 words) about life experiences, goals, attitudes, values and why you would like to be considered for this programme.
- Comprehensive CV.
PLEASE NOTE: An application will be considered ‘incomplete’ if any of these above documents are outstanding.
Once you have submitted all the required documents, your application will be reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum application criteria. You will receive a notification of the first review evaluation.
MBA DEGREE FEES
| YEAR 1 | |
| Enrolment Fee | R1 420.00 |
| Core Module Fees (6 x core modules) | R38 880.00 |
| Module Fee(Management Accounting, People Management & Accounting for Business) | R19 440.00 |
| Module Fee (Leadership 1) | R6 480.00 |
| Elective Module | R6 480.00 |
| Textbooks (estimate) | R11 200.00 |
| Total Year 1 | R82 550.00 |
| YEAR 2 | |
| Core Module Fee (1 x core module) | R6 480.00 |
| Module Fee (Management Economics) | R6 480.00 |
| Module Fee (Leadership 2) | R6 480.00 |
| Elective Module | R6 480.00 |
| Research Project | R6 480.00 |
| Textbooks (estimate) | R3 730.00 |
| Total Year 2 | R36 130.00 |
| TOTAL (for entire 2 years of study) | R118 680.00 |
PDBA DEGREE
Applications for 2023 open 5 April 2021
PLEASE NOTE: ALL lectures are currently being offered via remote-learning to comply with COVID-19 regulations.
The PDBA provides individuals with the opportunity to attain a world-class business education by developing a broader and deeper understanding of business management and leadership, through theory and practical application.
The PDBA aims to provide talented, professional men and women with a broad-based theoretical and practical knowledge of Business Management. The primary purpose of this qualification is two-pronged. Firstly, it broadens your knowledge of the business environment by preparing you for the challenges faced in the workplace and to grasp the concept of business management. Secondly, it provides you with the necessary knowledge, understanding and ability required to not only manage other employees but also your own future successfully.
This PDBA further provides broad exposure to the processes and functions of business management within the context of an integrated, holistic organisational approach and a transforming socio-economic setting.
This programme is designed in such a way that it integrates with our MBA and thus not only provides academic synergy but also a pathway to our renowned, internationally accredited MBA programme.
2023 Application Season:
5 April 2021 – 1 November 2021 (COB)
PDBA DEGREE FEES
| YEAR 1 | |
| Enrolment Fee | R1 420.00 |
| Module Fees (8 x core modules) | R50 800.00 |
| Accounting for Business module | R6 350.00 |
| Textbooks (estimate) x 8 @ R1 028 each | R9 952.00 |
| TOTAL | R68 522.00 |
DBA DEGREE
Applications for 2023 open 5 April 2021
Nelson Mandela University is only the second Business School in Africa to be admitted to the European Doctoral Programmes Association in Management and Business Administration (EDAMBA) and have its DBA accredited by the organisation.
The DBA degree does not include a taught component for credit and is assessed solely on the basis of a thesis that is presented for examination. The DBA is awarded in recognition of the demonstration of high-level research competence that results in a substantial and original scholarly contribution in a business discipline or field.
Applications:
Applications Open: 1 April 2020
Applications Close: 31 October 2020
For more information, please contact [email protected]
DBA DEGREE FEES
DBA YEAR 1:
Registration & Programme Fee: R20 658.00 (estimated)
Nelson Mandela University Business School Contact Details
Nelson Mandela University Business School
2nd Avenue Campus
Summerstrand
Port Elizabeth
Republic of South Africa
Telephone: +27 (0)861 504 500
Email: [email protected]
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