University of Stellenbosch Business School
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University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) is the business school
of the University of Stellenbosch in Bellville, Western Cape
, South Africa
.
accreditation in 2001 followed by the AMBA
accreditation in 2002.
, about halfway between Cape Town
's central business district and the town of Stellenbosch – home of the USB's mother institution, Stellenbosch University
.
In the 2010 QS Global 200 Business Schools Report
, USB was placed as the fifth best business school in Africa and the Middle East The USB is currently only one of two South African Business Schools to be awarded 5 Palms by Eduniversal and to be ranked as a ‘Universal Business School with major international influence’ The USB has been an EQUIS Accredited school for the past 5 years and is also accredited by the Association of MBAs. The USB is also a member of EDAMBA, the European Doctoral Programmes Association in Management and Business Administration, the Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative (GRLI), and the Global Business School Network (GBSN).
The Full-time MBA lecture programme is presented in English only, and runs over 18 months. Students must attend classes on campus over a period of 11 months and complete a research report in the remainder of the time.
Modular MBA
The modular MBA is a block release programme that enables business executives to attend lectures without infringing too much upon their work obligations, irrespective of where they live. Students attend one orientation block and ten study blocks of classes spread over three years and finish their research reports during the third year. Graduation usually takes place in March after the completion of the three years. Two of the three modular MBA programmes at the USB are presented in English. USB offers one modular Afrikaans program. The one English programme commences in January while a second one commences in June.
Part-time MBA
The part-time MBA is presented in English and runs over three years. Lectures are scheduled over a period of two years and students finish their research reports in the third year. However, it is possible to complete the research report while still doing the lecture programme. As from the 2012 intake, classes will be presented on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings.
The learners in the part-time class are usually full-time working professionals who come from diverse backgrounds and industries which encourages a stimulating learning environment. "The USB provides tomorrow's business leaders with world-class qualifications that will serve them well in South Africa, the rest of Africa, and the world. The USB places emphasis on leadership development, which forms a core theme in all its academic programmes."
Some say that the part-time program is the ‘toughest’ MBA option to choose because of the rigorous class schedule, regular assessment and assignment deadlines throughout the year is added to the pressures of a full-time career. However, many of the learners feel that the part-time program has many advantages that the full-time and modular programs cannot match.
USB MBA Part-time Program is built for success :
Many USB part-time learners feel that these are the two biggest benefits of a part-time program :
Other major benefits :
The Part-time MBA requires a high level of dedication to gain the most from this study option. Consistent study is required to keep on top of the workload and this is where the wider group and syndicate groups play an important support role.
The USB adds a tangible human touch to their world-class, professional MBA programs. That human touch comes in the form of hands-on administrative staff. One such individual is Francis Meyer, Administrative Officer for the Part-time MBA. Francis has been with the USB for 11 years. She knows each learner by name and is passionate about providing a quality yet personal service to each of her learners. Just one example that sets the USB Part-time MBA apart from other business schools.
The USB also provides light meals and refreshments at night for learners as an added service. Almost like home away from home.
The MBA is not all hard work and regular social events are organised for the learners to socialise outside the classroom and interact with students from other programs and other countries.
USB Part-time MBA – potentially the 'toughest' MBA program but probably the most rewarding.
for promoting social and environmental sustainability and has endorsed the Principles for Responsible Management Education to promote corporate responsibility and sustainability in business education.
Initiatives to keep in touch and build beneficial relationships with alumni include the USB's Social Impact Initiative, Fundraising Gala Event, Leader's Angle talks, elective courses, refresher seminars, various networking opportunities, newsletters and magazines (USB Agenda and Leader's Lab).
Business school
A business school is a university-level institution that confers degrees in Business Administration. It teaches topics such as accounting, administration, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, information systems, marketing, organizational behavior, public relations, strategy, human resource...
of the University of Stellenbosch in Bellville, Western Cape
Western Cape
The Western Cape is a province in the south west of South Africa. The capital is Cape Town. Prior to 1994, the region that now forms the Western Cape was part of the much larger Cape Province...
, South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
.
History
The University of Stellenbosch Business School was founded in 1964 with 14 MBA students. Four years later the first DBA degree was conferred. In 1981 the current premises in Bellville have been acquired and five years later the department relocates to the Bellville Park Campus. In 1989 MBA student numbers reached 580. The name of the Department of Business Management and Administration changed to the Graduate School of Business (now the USB) in 1992. In 2003 the first students enrol for the new Master's in Development Finance (MDevFin). The USB received the EQUISEquis
Equis may refer to:*European Quality Improvement System an international system of assessment and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration run by the European Foundation for Management Development....
accreditation in 2001 followed by the AMBA
AMBA
- Given name :* Amba, the traditional first name given to the first daughter in the Cochin Royal Family, India* Amba , the eldest daughter of King of Kashi in the Hindu epic...
accreditation in 2002.
Location
The hilltop campus of the USB is situated in BellvilleBellville
Bellville may refer to:Canada* Belleville, OntarioSouth Africa* Bellville, Western Cape** Bellville railway stationUnited States* Bellville, Georgia* Bellville, Ohio* Bellville, Texas...
, about halfway between Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town is the second-most populous city in South Africa, and the provincial capital and primate city of the Western Cape. As the seat of the National Parliament, it is also the legislative capital of the country. It forms part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality...
's central business district and the town of Stellenbosch – home of the USB's mother institution, Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University is a public research university situated in the town of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Other nearby universities are the University of Cape Town and University of the Western Cape....
.
Publications and Journals
USB publishes USB Agenda and Leader's Lab Journal biannually. In addition the USB manages the following journals:- South African Journal of Business Management
- Journal for Studies in Economics and Econometrics (in collaboration with the Bureau for Economic Research)
- The Investment Analysts Journal (in collaboration with The Investment Analysts Society of Southern Africa and the Graduate School of Business of the University of Cape Town)
Ranking
The University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) was ranked 39 out of the 100 leading business schools in the world, according to the Aspen Institute’s 2009-10 edition of its alternative Beyond Grey Pinstripes survey. The USB is also the only business school to be included in the Top 100 list. It was named the top business school in South Africa by the Professional Management ReviewIn the 2010 QS Global 200 Business Schools Report
QS Global 200 Business Schools Report
The QS Global 200 Business Schools Report identifies the most popular business schools in each region of the world. It aims to serve employers seeking MBAs at a regional level. It originated in the early 1990s under the partnership Quacquarelli Symonds. The TopMBA Career Guide was made in 1990, and...
, USB was placed as the fifth best business school in Africa and the Middle East The USB is currently only one of two South African Business Schools to be awarded 5 Palms by Eduniversal and to be ranked as a ‘Universal Business School with major international influence’ The USB has been an EQUIS Accredited school for the past 5 years and is also accredited by the Association of MBAs. The USB is also a member of EDAMBA, the European Doctoral Programmes Association in Management and Business Administration, the Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative (GRLI), and the Global Business School Network (GBSN).
Graduate Programs
The University of Stellenbosch Business School offers a number of graduate programs:- MBA - Master of Business Administration
- PhDPHDPHD may refer to:*Ph.D., a doctorate of philosophy*Ph.D. , a 1980s British group*PHD finger, a protein sequence*PHD Mountain Software, an outdoor clothing and equipment company*PhD Docbook renderer, an XML renderer...
- Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration - MPhil in Development Finance (MDevFin)
- MPhil in Futures Studies (IFR)
- MPhil In Management Coaching (MCoach)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Dispute Settlement
- Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership
- Short Courses (USB-ED)
MBA Program Options
Full Time MBAThe Full-time MBA lecture programme is presented in English only, and runs over 18 months. Students must attend classes on campus over a period of 11 months and complete a research report in the remainder of the time.
Modular MBA
The modular MBA is a block release programme that enables business executives to attend lectures without infringing too much upon their work obligations, irrespective of where they live. Students attend one orientation block and ten study blocks of classes spread over three years and finish their research reports during the third year. Graduation usually takes place in March after the completion of the three years. Two of the three modular MBA programmes at the USB are presented in English. USB offers one modular Afrikaans program. The one English programme commences in January while a second one commences in June.
Part-time MBA
The part-time MBA is presented in English and runs over three years. Lectures are scheduled over a period of two years and students finish their research reports in the third year. However, it is possible to complete the research report while still doing the lecture programme. As from the 2012 intake, classes will be presented on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings.
The learners in the part-time class are usually full-time working professionals who come from diverse backgrounds and industries which encourages a stimulating learning environment. "The USB provides tomorrow's business leaders with world-class qualifications that will serve them well in South Africa, the rest of Africa, and the world. The USB places emphasis on leadership development, which forms a core theme in all its academic programmes."
Some say that the part-time program is the ‘toughest’ MBA option to choose because of the rigorous class schedule, regular assessment and assignment deadlines throughout the year is added to the pressures of a full-time career. However, many of the learners feel that the part-time program has many advantages that the full-time and modular programs cannot match.
USB MBA Part-time Program is built for success :
Many USB part-time learners feel that these are the two biggest benefits of a part-time program :
- Immediate implementation of concepts and models in the workplace
- Learners can practise leadership skills the very next day on- the-job
Other major benefits :
- Accessible campus in Northern suburbs of Cape Town
- Comprehensive, well structured induction week
- Smaller groups which builds stronger interaction between learners, administration and lecturers
- Syndicate groups are easier to co-ordinate than say the modular program
- Regular testing on recent modules
- Regular group assignments and case studies
- Pace of learning is manageable
- The weekly class schedule allows learners to absorb information regularly over a longer period and should improve knowledge retention
- Good communication of administrative changes and events
- Regular access to teaching staff
The Part-time MBA requires a high level of dedication to gain the most from this study option. Consistent study is required to keep on top of the workload and this is where the wider group and syndicate groups play an important support role.
The USB adds a tangible human touch to their world-class, professional MBA programs. That human touch comes in the form of hands-on administrative staff. One such individual is Francis Meyer, Administrative Officer for the Part-time MBA. Francis has been with the USB for 11 years. She knows each learner by name and is passionate about providing a quality yet personal service to each of her learners. Just one example that sets the USB Part-time MBA apart from other business schools.
The USB also provides light meals and refreshments at night for learners as an added service. Almost like home away from home.
The MBA is not all hard work and regular social events are organised for the learners to socialise outside the classroom and interact with students from other programs and other countries.
USB Part-time MBA – potentially the 'toughest' MBA program but probably the most rewarding.
Research Centres
The USB has various centres of specialised research, with focus on African leadership.Sustainability and Social Involvement
The USB is international recognized by the Beyond Grey PinstripesBeyond Grey Pinstripes
Beyond Grey Pinstripes is a ranking of full-time MBA programs which assesses and scores schools based on the integration of social, ethical, and environmental content into the curricula and faculty research...
for promoting social and environmental sustainability and has endorsed the Principles for Responsible Management Education to promote corporate responsibility and sustainability in business education.
Alumni
The USB Alumni Association has a countrywide and growing international footprint with a regional presence in the Western Cape, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape, Namibia, West Africa, East Africa, Central Region, Germany and the United Kingdom.Initiatives to keep in touch and build beneficial relationships with alumni include the USB's Social Impact Initiative, Fundraising Gala Event, Leader's Angle talks, elective courses, refresher seminars, various networking opportunities, newsletters and magazines (USB Agenda and Leader's Lab).
External links
- Official USB web site
- Official website of the University of Stellenbosch
- USB YouTube Channel with all Leaders Angle talks
- Aspen Institute - Beyond Grey Pinstripes: The Global 100 Business Schools
- USB Profile
- USB Leaders Lab Journal
- USB Agenda Magazine
- EQUIS
- Association of MBAs
- EDUNIVERSAL
- Global Business School Network
- Centre for Corporate Governance in Africa
- Africa Centre for Dispute Settlement
- The Base of the Pyramid Learning Lab
- Institute for Futures Research