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Postgraduate Diploma in General Management (PGDip GM) Static

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Applications for the General MBA are closed. The Manufacturing Focused MBA applications have been extended until 19 January 2023. 

Phase 1 of GIBS MBA

Study your PGDIP/MBA with a focus on General Management, Entrepreneurship, Consulting, Manufacturing or Healthcare.

Students need to successfully complete all requirements for the PGDip GM in order to be eligible to gain entry into the GIBS MBA. 

The PGDip GM phase is phase 1 of the MBA Programme. A 60% average is required in this phase in order to proceed onto phase 2 (MBA phase). Combined, both phases take two years to complete if done in the part-time/modular format,  or just over one year for intensive students. 

Should you already hold a postgraduate qualification, you may apply for credits only when you have been accepted into the programme. 





Overview
Application Dates

Applications Open

30 May 2019

Applications Open

30 May 2019

Acceptance

Minimum Requirements

Applications Open

30 May 2019

Applications Open

30 May 2019

Acceptance

Fees

Applications Open

30 May 2019

Applications Open

30 May 2019

Acceptance


Scholarships

A number of partial bursaries are available for designated groups on the Postgraduate Diploma in General Management (PGDip). These bursaries will be granted to fully deserving candidates that have completed an application for the programme.

Please use the links below to apply:



Formats
Part Time (Red)

Duration:

2 Years

Venue:

Johannesburg

Attendance

​Monday and Wednesday evening (17:30- 21:30) and a full day Sat OR Sun (08:30 – 17:30)

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Part Time (Yellow)

Duration:

2 Years

Venue:

Johannesburg

Attendance

​Tuesday and Thursday   evening (17:30- 21:30) and a full day Sat OR Sun (08:30 – 17:30)

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Short Block (Green)

Duration:

2 Years

Venue:

Johannesburg

Attendance

​Full day Thursday and/ or Friday, Saturday and Sunday (08:30 – 17:30), every second week

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Long Block (Blue)

Duration:

2 Years

Venue:

Johannesburg

Attendance

​​3 – 10 consecutive days per block (08:30 – 17:30), every second month

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Intensive (Purple)

Duration:

15 Months

Venue:

Johannesburg

Attendance

​3 – 10 consecutive days per block (08:30 – 17:30), every month

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Manufacturing Focused (Orange)

Duration:

2 Years

Venue:

Durban

Attendance

​​3 – 10 consecutive days per block (08:30 – 17:30), every second month

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Note: These are the tentative schedules for 2023  and the confirmed schedules will be available later in the year and sent to all accepted students closer to the start date of the programme. These formats are subject to change and applicants will be notified of any changes timeously. The MBA schedule will be provided to you by the Programme Manager towards the end of the PGDIP Phase. 

Admission Process
Step 1

Compile all supporting documents. Click here for the list of supporting documents


Step 2

Submit your online application along with all supporting documents and pay the application fee. 

Step 3

Forward the reference link  provided to your referees.  Application is processed and documents verified (2-4 weeks). 

Step 4

You will be assigned a test date for the GIBS Entrance Test (You will receive an invitation to the test once your documents have been verified).

Step 5

Complete the Entrance Test (all degreed applicants) OR submit GMAT results (if non-degreed). 


Step 6

Await for test results from the assessor and references will be verified (2 weeks). 


Step 7

Applicant profile is reviewed and you will receive feedback from the admissions team.


All accepted students are required to pay the deposit within 3 weeks of acceptance to secure your place on the programme. 

Feedback will be received +/- 8-10 weeks after the application is received. Click here for the application form guideline.

Please ensure the billing details are correct when completing the application form as any request to make amendments will delay your application. Ensure you have the VAT number should your company be funding the tuition fees.


Special Requirements

Special Needs: If you have a special need or disability which may require special assistance including test or examination concessions, GIBS will endeavour to accommodate your requirements. However, it is important to discuss your needs with the admissions office before you submit your application and needs to be clearly indicated on your submitted application form.

Religious Observance: Observant students must contact the GIBS Admissions Office before you start your application to ascertain if or how your specific needs may be accommodated. Note all programmes include weekend classes and attendance is compulsory.

For any further enquiries please contact the Admissions Department : Admissions@gibs.co.za / +27 (0) 11 771 4135. Alternatively if you have a specific query and wish to speak to an Admissions Advisor, the "Meet the Admissions Team" session is hosted every Tuesday and Thursday at 14:00, please click here to book a session. 


 

More Information

Who should attend?

An undergraduate degree and a desire for further challenges alone are not sufficient for eligibility. Energy, leadership, potential, maturity, ambition and a drive to make a meaningful contribution to the world of business in South Africa are all essential qualities in a successful GIBS MBA applicant.​ 


How you will benefit

The GIBS MBA study journey has been designed to broaden a graduate’s business, country and world view, and enable them to develop their skills and business acumen to assume a general management role that requires them to lead a division or entire organisation.

Additional information

GIBS is a Level 1 B-BBEE Contributor 

This programme is a SAQA accredited NQF level 8 qualification. SAQA ID: 12135

http://allqs.saqa.org.za/showQualification.php?id=12135

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