Admission Requirements

UCT GSB MBA

The UCT GSB MBA programme is geared toward talented and mature adults who have proven academic ability and business experience, and who are highly motivated to succeed. Students are selected, inter alia, on their capacity for personal and professional development. The UCT GSB uses a number of criteria in selecting candidates.

To be considered for the UCT GSB MBA candidates need to:

Be 25 years or older.
Have a minimum of three years work experience.
Be fluent in English. Applicants whose mother tongue is not English will be required toproduce a TOEFL certificate to verify fluency in English. Some applicants may additionally be asked to complete the National Benchmark Test (NBT). For more information on UCT’s English Language Requirements click here.
Have completed either a Bachelor Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma or a cognate Bachelor's Degree equivalent at NQF level 8 through relevant work experience. Candidates not meeting the degree requirement can apply through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) route and submit the Portfolio of Learning (POL) assessment form. Verification of whether the qualification is equivalent to a South African degree is also required. This can be done by contacting the South African Qualifications Authority.
Write the GMAT. All applicants are required to write the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) and obtain an acceptable GMAT score. A GMAT score of 550 will ordinarily be required. The GSB offers a five-day GMAT Preparation Course to help students prepare for the GMAT.

In addition to the above criteria the GSB uses other indicators including essays about life experience, goals, attitudes and values, evaluations from two referees and details of work experience, educational and extramural activities.

An interview may also be required.

UCT GSB Executive MBA

Admission to the Executive MBA is highly selective and enrolment is limited.

To be considered for the UCT GSB EMBA candidates need to:

Have a minimum of 10 - 15 years' work experience and a proven management track record in the public or private sector.
Be fluent in English. Applicants whose mother tongue is not English will be required to produce a TOEFL certificate to verify fluency in English.For more information on UCT’s English Language Requirements click here.
Have completed either a Bachelor Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma or a cognate Bachelor's degree equivalent at level 8 through relevant work experience. Candidates not meeting the degree requirement can apply through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) route and submit the Portfolio of Learning (POL) assessment form. Verification of whether the qualification is equivalent to a South African degree is also required. This can be done by contacting the South African Qualifications Authority.
Write the GMAT or MCPA. EMBA applicants have two options. They can write the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) and obtain an acceptable GMAT score (a score of 550 will ordinarily be required). The UCT GSB offers a five-day GMAT Preparation Course to help students prepare for the GMAT. Alternatively, candidates can choose to write the Management Career Path Appreciation Assessment (MCPA) , which provides an indication of the candidate’s current and future capabilities.

The links above will guide you to the booking processes for each test.

Applicants who have met the admission requirements will be contacted to attend a selection interview.

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