The NMMU business school offers an internationally recognised MBA qualification
In a fast paced, ever-changing global world, the way we live, work and interact with each other has become turbulent and complex. In this emerging new order, new skills and competencies are required and business leaders must understand how to respond to this environment.
In the 21st century, skills such as innovation, entrepreneurship and digital management are indispensable for leaders. Business schools must therefore anticipate future changes in demand for executive education. The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) Business School has proactively demonstrated its relevance, value and legitimacy. As a reputable business school offering a world-class learning experience, its MBA programme has gained international recognition.
Our programmes are structured to develop leaders who are responsible and analytical, to understand this complex world and the economic pressures upon companies. The NMMU MBA qualification thus imparts applied skills that add tremendous value to any company. We have developed a business school model focused on experiential learning, team-oriented classes and local and global relevance. We understand the evolving developmental needs of the managers and leaders of tomorrow and provide top quality personal service to them through our dedicated and friendly staff.
We believe that the following pillars of our MBA programme set it apart from the rest:
– We focus on leadership development, which is characterised by a pronounced emphasis on personal leadership development through mentoring and coaching, leadership excursions and acknowledging the relevance of Africa;
– A holistic approach to entrepreneurship education that combines cutting-edge theories, innovation and praxis;
– A holistic approach to Business Strategy, which includes international business strategy, international visiting lecturers and international student excursions;
– We offer resilient research support;
– We have esteemed professors with excellent academic and industry experience;
– A durable, student-friendly administrative support system; and
– A flexible mode of delivery through part-time and block-release classes. These classes include residential classes, study weeks, day visits and video-conferences.
Unpacking NMMU Business School Amba accreditation
Association of MBA (Amba) accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement in postgraduate business education and is earned only by the best MBA programmes. The formal decision to apply for international Amba accreditation was taken by the NMMU Business School and approved by the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. The decision expresses the university’s strategy to open NMMU’s continual processes of self-assessment and improvement for all programmes to external review. In readiness for International Amba accreditation, the business school focused a dedicated team on the MBA programme, examining progress in all aspects of operations as these relate to the MBA programme and alignment to the business school’s vision, mission and strategic priorities.
Amba’s rigorous assessment criteria ensure that only the highest calibre programmes that demonstrate the best standards in teaching, curriculum, and student interaction achieve Association of MBAs accreditation. As such, NMMU Business School has successfully satisfied the aforementioned criteria. In fact, this accreditation puts NMMU Business School among the top 2% of business schools internationally with Amba Accreditation.
NMMU Business School is the first in South Africa to receive an official “green” design rating accreditation from the Green Building Council of South Africa for a public and education building. As such, the NMMU Business School is a Four Green Star rated business school.
The NMMU Business School is a pioneering new business school that is global in its vision and African in its identity. Being alive to our context we embrace possibilities, never standing still and nurturing leaders for tomorrow.
Randall Jonas is director of the NMMU Business School