University of the Witwatersrand – Wits Business School
Master of Business Administration
Part-time
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- 2 years
- ZAR 387,420 (fee basis not stated by the school) · All applicants
- No verified deadline
University of the WitwatersrandWits Business School
Master of Business Administration Modular Format
Degree awarded by University of the Witwatersrand
MBAPart-timeOn-campusModular blocks
- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Duration
- 2 years
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- April 30, 2027 (Applications close)
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
Core courses are taught in the first 12 months in five blocks of ten to twelve consecutive days. In the second 12 months students take three electives, complete a research report and take part in the Global Business Culture Experience.
- Intakes
- June Source: wbs.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- 2 years Source: wbs.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- Parktown — Johannesburg, South Africa2 St David's Place, Parktown, Johannesburg 2050
Tuition and fees
Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | ZAR 387,420 Source: wbs.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026 | (fee basis not stated by the school) | Not stated |
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 qualificationSource: wbs.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
- Work experience
- Minimum 4 years (published requirement)Minimum of 4 years post-university work experienceSource: wbs.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
- English-language waiver
- English proficiency proof is requested from applicants who have not studied at tertiary level in EnglishSource: wbs.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- Not verified
Admission tests
- GMAT (classic)
- One accepted test requiredGMAT, NMAT or the WBS admission testSource: wbs.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
- Other test
- One accepted test requiredNMAT or the WBS Admissions Test (alternatives to GMAT)Source: wbs.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | Applications close | April 30, 2027Source: wbs.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
- EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: wbs.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
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