MBA Project Management

Study Discipline: Business Administration
Study Programme Details
City:Stellenbosch
Country: South Africa
Admission Sessions:Spring Session
Study Format: Full Time
Mode of Study: Fully on Site, Hybrid, Online

Programme Type

Master's degree

Duration

24 Months

Scholarship Available

Yes

Language

English

About this Study Course

Embark on a transformative journey with the Project Management course at Stellenbosch University, a gateway to mastering the universally recognized and in-demand skill of project management. In a landscape where proficient project managers are revered, Fortune Magazine has identified project management as the number one career choice. Explore the intricacies of project leadership and management, shaping yourself into a valuable asset in today’s competitive job market.

Overview

Companies seek professionals well-versed in project management fundamentals and key business disciplines. The Project Management course at Stellenbosch Business School not only equips you with solid quantitative modules but also fosters personal development and leadership skills. Beyond traditional sectors like construction and engineering, project management extends its influence into emerging fields such as IT management, healthcare management, financial services, and research.

Benefit from our association with the USA-based Project Management Institute’s South Africa Chapter, providing access to workshops, conferences, speaker events, research, and collaboration. By honing your project leadership skills on an MBA level, you contribute to creating a strategic value chain that gives your company a competitive edge.

Stellenbosch Business School’s MBA, with three international accreditations, strikes a balance between quantitative modules and holistic leadership development. Dive into management tools from strategic management, economics, operations, finance, and marketing, complemented by competencies in responsible leadership, communication, and understanding the role of business in society. The Leadership Module and International Study Module offer unique perspectives and collaborative learning, enhancing your adaptability, flexibility, self-awareness, and contextual awareness – all highly sought in the business environment

Admission Requirements

  • GPA: Required
  • English Requirements: Not specified
  • General Requirements:
    • 4-year Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 8)
    • OR Honours/Postgraduate degree (NQF level 8)
    • OR 3-year Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) plus a postgraduate diploma (NQF level 8)
    • Additional requirement for MBA stream in Project Management: A Project Management course on NQF level 8, with credits considered for required electives.
  • Accounting for Decision-making
  • Business Communication
  • Business in Society
  • Contemporary Decision-Making
  • Digital Enterprise Management
  • Economics for Managers
  • Organisational Behaviour

The Programme fee is R342 210

Future Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Project Management course emerge as versatile professionals, ready to navigate diverse sectors. With expertise in project leadership and management, you’ll be positioned for roles such as Project Manager, Business Analyst, IT Project Director, Healthcare Project Coordinator, and Financial Services Project Consultant. Contribute to organizational success with a blend of project acumen and strategic leadership.

Visa Requirements:

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