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University of the WitwatersrandWits Business School

Master of Business Administration

Degree awarded by University of the Witwatersrand

MBAPart-timeOn-campusEvening & weekend
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Duration
2 years
Teaching language
English
Next verified deadline
None verified
Official program page

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

The curriculum has core courses, three electives, an applied research report and a compulsory Global Business Culture Experience. It is organised around five themes: Context in Africa, Ethical Leadership, Sustainability, Entrepreneurial Action, and Technology and Innovation.

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 categoryAmountFee basisPeriod
All applicantsZAR 387,420
Source: wbs.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026
(fee basis not stated by the school)Not stated

Other published fees

  • WBS psychometric assessment (optional alternative to GMAT/NMAT): ZAR 1,000 · optional Source: wbs.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026

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

IntakeRoundDeadlineApplicantsStatus
Not statedApplications closeSeptember 30, 2026Source: wbs.ac.za · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsPassed

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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