University of Cape Town – UCT Graduate School of Business
MBA Modular
Part-timeHybrid / blended
- Cape Town, South Africa
- 2 years
- ZAR 367,000 entire program · Other category
- Next deadline: October 31, 2026
University of Cape TownUCT Graduate School of Business
MBA Full Time
Degree awarded by University of Cape Town
MBAFull-timeOn-campus
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Duration
- 1 year
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- May 31, 2027
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
One-year full-time face-to-face programme with core courses in Terms 1 to 3 and electives in Term 4.
- Intakes
- August Source: gsb.uct.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- 1 year 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 367,000 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
- NQF level 8 qualification (Bachelor Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma)Source: gsb.uct.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
- Work experience
- Minimum 3 years (published requirement)Minimum of three years relevant work experienceSource: gsb.uct.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
- Essays
- RequiredThree essaysSource: gsb.uct.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
- References
- Required2 referencesSource: gsb.uct.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
- Interview
- RequiredSelected applicantsSource: gsb.uct.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- ZAR 1,000Source: gsb.uct.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
Admission tests
- Other test
- One accepted test requiredGMAT, Executive Assessment or GRE acceptedSource: gsb.uct.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2027 | — | May 31, 2027Source: 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
Limited scholarships for admitted applicants
- Benefit
- not stated
- Basis
- Other basis
- Eligibility
- Applicants admitted to the programme
- Application
- Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: gsb.uct.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
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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