University of Cape Town – UCT Graduate School of Business
MBA Full Time
Full-time
- Cape Town, South Africa
- 1 year
- ZAR 367,000 entire program · Other category
- Next deadline: May 31, 2027
University of Cape TownUCT Graduate School of Business
Executive MBA
Degree awarded by University of Cape Town
Executive MBAPart-timeOn-campus
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Duration
- 2 years
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- October 31, 2026
Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.
Program overview
Two-year face-to-face Executive MBA with a 15 January 2027 start date.
- Intakes
- January Source: gsb.uct.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- 2 years Source: gsb.uct.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- Cape Town — Cape Town, South Africa
Tuition and fees
Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other category — African student | ZAR 509,000 Source: gsb.uct.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026 | entire program | 2026 (provisional) |
| Other category — Non-African student | ZAR 1,017,000 Source: gsb.uct.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026 | entire program | 2026 (provisional) |
Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.
Admissions requirements
Requirements
- Academic qualification
- Bachelor Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma at NQF level 8Source: gsb.uct.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
- Work experience
- Minimum 8 years (published requirement)Minimum of 8 years work experience and management track recordSource: gsb.uct.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
- Essays
- Required3 essaysSource: gsb.uct.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
- References
- Required2 referencesSource: gsb.uct.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
- Interview
- RequiredSelection interviewSource: gsb.uct.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- ZAR 1,000Source: gsb.uct.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
Admission tests
- GMAT / GRE / EA
- Not verified — missing information does not mean the test is not required.
English language
- TOEFL / IELTS / other
- Not verified
GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.
Application deadlines
| Intake | Round | Deadline | Applicants | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | — | October 31, 2026Source: gsb.uct.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.
Scholarships
No scholarship information verified. This does not mean none are offered.
Accreditation
No accreditation verified. This does not mean the school or program is unaccredited.
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- Next deadline: October 31, 2026
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