GIBS MBA Foundations for Leadership  

The Competitive Organisation (Non-examined)

In this module you will be introduced to the personal and organisational dynamics of competitiveness.  Models will be introduced that explore the nature of competitive and high performance organisations in a fast-changing business and economic landscape.  The module will seek to enlarge and capture the key elements of competitive performance in a highly competitive global environment.

The South African Business Environment (Non-examined)

The landscape of the South African business environment continues to undergo rapid change. After decades of turbulence and transformation, the political, economic and cultural landscape will continue to evolve and create significant opportunities and challenges. The specific dynamics of the South African political economy and its business context will be explored.

Business Analysis and Communication

This module is designed to enable students to analyse business problems, derive appropriate solutions, and communicate them effectively.

In year one of the programme, students focus on  the written analysis of business cases. Through classroom instruction and individual feedback, students learn to analyse a business case, generate and review solutions, and prepare a clear, logical written summary of their analysis. The skills learnt include the cognitive skills of analysing, evaluating and synthesising complex material, and the communication skills of presenting findings in oral and written English.