Programmes Overview

GIBS offers a range of short courses designed to focus on assisting organisations in developing individual leadership capabilities at a general management level down to specific functional areas. To view the short course calendar click here.

Academic Programmes

Postgraduate Diploma in General Management (PGDip GM)

This offering resonates with managers who are self-driven and highly motivated and who are looking to gain a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of business. It is for individuals who do not only want to become more effective managers, but also have the aspiration to progress onto the GIBS MBA programme.

Academic Programmes

Doctoral Programme (DBA/PhD)

The programme is designed to meet the needs of the mature, self-motivated scholar. It provides a blend of individual and peer interactive learning challenges that stretch and test potential. As an outcome, the successful learner should be equipped to create scientifically grounded knowledge and contribute to positive business results through intellectual leadership.

Academic Programmes

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

No two individuals are the same. At GIBS, we understand that everyone is different. That's why we've created an MBA as unique as you are. With GIBS, you get to choose exactly how your MBA will work for you. With the widest choice of electives and global experiences you can customise your MBA to suit you. Dynamic, challenging, interactive and inspiring, it's aimed at developing well-rounded and effective managers and human beings who are committed to choosing their own path.

Academic Programmes

Postgraduate Diploma Business Administration (Part-Time PDBA)

The part-time PDBA is aimed at fast-tracking high-potential individuals in the early stages of their management careers into the world of business. It will help you gain the business knowledge you require to lead and thrive in today’s competitive environment, paving the way to future career success.

Academic Programmes

Programme for Management Development (PMD)

The PMD will enhance your career by developing your business knowledge and improving your management skills. You will gain a clear understanding of a number of key management functions and an overall perspective on what it takes to run a successful business.

Academic Programmes

Postgraduate Diploma Business Administration (Full-Time PDBA)

The full-time PDBA is designed for recent graduates to develop business knowledge and acumen, in order to accelerate their access to the workplace. This practical course includes an internship as well as a consulting project with a real business that will pose a business problem that you are expected to find solutions to.

Academic Programmes

Master of Philosophy in International Business (MPhil IB)

This Master's degree in International Business will enable you to transform from a traditional business manager into a global business leader who understands the complexities of managing in a global society.

Academic Programmes

Master of Philosophy in Corporate Strategy (MPhil CS)

The Masters in Corporate Strategy will give you leading edge knowledge to help you gain a deep understanding on how organisations need to react timeously to rapidly changing business environments, digital disruption and fast changing business models. This Master’s programme will be a combination of courses followed by a research project. You will be enraptured by the latest research on interesting topics such as strategic management and strategic leadership. At the same time, you will have developed insights that will make you a more effective leader at a senior and executive level.

Executive Education Senior Programmes

Executive Education

Women as Leaders

Executive Education

Harvard Business School Senior Executive Program

A Harvard programme run in partnership with GIBS. Designed to strengthen your leadership skills and build your insight into local, regional, and global markets, the programme explores the proven approaches of successful leaders in Africa and around the globe.

Executive Education

Global Executive Development Programme (GEDP)

The GEDP is a high-level leadership and general management programme for senior executives. It will allow you to amplify your exclusive leadership style and future-proof your abilities so that you are equipped to compete as a professional anywhere in the world.

Executive Education

Leadership Acceleration Programme

Executive Education

General Management Programme (GMP)

A programme for senior managers who are transitioning, or have transitioned, into a general management role. Through lectures, simulations, company visits, an international immersion, coaching and 360 degree assessments, you will grow in knowledge, experience and confidence.

Executive Education

Managing for Results

Extended Programmes

Social Entrepreneurship Programme

This programme is aimed at those wanting to make a difference and is designed to blend world-class business expertise with the complexities of social change. It is aimed at leaders who are looking for the skills, tools and resources needed to build and run an effective social enterprise.

Extended Programmes

Nexus Leadership Programme: Building Inclusive Leaders

An award winning leadership programme that supports leaders in business, civic society and government to understand and navigate the complexities of the South African context and to impact positively on the pressing challenges that face us as communities, as organisations, and as a country.

Extended Programmes

Nexus Leadership Programme

Short Courses

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Programmes Overview

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Coaching, Facilitation & Mentorship

Coaching, Facilitation & Mentorship

Digitisation & Innovation

Digitisation & Innovation

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship

Finance

Finance

Management & Leadership Excellence

Management & Leadership Excellence

Marketing & Sales

Marketing & Sales

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None

Personal & Organisational Effectiveness

Personal & Organisational Effectiveness

Strategy

Strategy