Mba prospectus 2012

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We are aware that factors such as quality of faculty, networking opportunities, potential to increase salary, personal development etc. are vital to you in selecting your MBA provider. We are therefore proud of the excellent results we have achieved in these areas. In the most recent Economist Intelligence Unit and Financial Times rankings of MBAs, the Henley MBA was ranked #1 in Potential to Network, # 1 in Student Quality, #1 in Breadth of Alumni Networks, #2 for Post MBA Salary, and #3 for Increase in Salary. This places the Henley MBA amongst the best in the world.

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The Henley MBA by flexible learning

Key Facts 1

� The�Henley�MBA�holds�the�coveted�Triple�Accreditation:�AMBA�(UK);�AACSB�(USA);�and�EQUIS�(Europe)��

� It�is�also�accredited�in�South�Africa�by�the�HEQC��

� The�Henley�MBA�is�the�only�MBA�in�the�world�to�be�accredited�by�all�four�of�these�bodies��

� It�is�the�only�MBA�offered�in�South�Africa�to�appear�regularly�and�consistently�in�international�rankings,�like�those�of�the�Economist�and�FT�Rankings��

Key Facts 2

� The�programme�is�taught�by�a�mix�of�experienced�international�and�local�faculty�

� The�Henley�MBA�is�a�mix�of�online�and�offline�study,�as�well�as�face–�to–face�learning,�designed�to�give�you�maximum�freedom�and�flexibility�

� Henley’s�e–Library�includes�commercial�databases,�news�media,�research�and�journal�articles��

� The�Henley�MBA�is�designed�for�the�practising�manager�–�someone�with�three�years�or�more�experience�

� This�additional�experience�is�of�considerable�benefit�in�both�the�classroom�and�syndicate�groups�

� All�assignments�are�intensely�practical�and�related�to�your�company�

Rankings

The�Henley�MBA�has�consistently�been�ranked�highly�in�recent�MBA�surveys�of�leading�international�business�publications�such�as�The�Economist�and�the�Financial�Times.��The�Economist,�Which�MBA?�2010�survey�ranked�the�Henley�MBA�in�the�top�20�global�MBA�programmes�as�follows:�� 17th�in�the�world�(up�from�21st�in�2009)�� 2nd�in�the�UK�(above�London�Business�School,�Judge,�

Said�and�Lancaster�Business�Schools)�� 5th�in�Europe�(after�IESE,�IMD,�HEC�and�Cranfield)�

The�Henley�MBA�also�performed�well�in�the�Financial�Mail�ranking�of�local�MBAs�(September�2010)�and�was�placed�in�the�top�three�of�the�following�categories:�Quality�of�curriculum;�Quality�of�lecturers;�Cutting�edge�research.�

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STUDY�SCHEDULE – MBA�Class�of�2012

Stage�One�(Year�1)�

(Online�Access�from�0��March�201�) � WORKSHOP 1: 2� to �� March �����(Compulsory) ................................................................................. MBA Starter Workshop WORKSHOP 2: 0� to �� May 201� ................................................................................. Managing People and Performance

3 days 2 days

WORKSHOP 3: 1� to 1 August 201� ................................................................................. Managing Processes, Systems and Projects

2 days

WORKSHOP 4: �� to �� November 201� ...................................................................... Managing Financial Resources

PD1 – Development Plans and Personality

2 days

1 day

WORKSHOP 5: 0 February 201� .................................................................................. Exam 1 Preparation 1 day

� Stage 1 Assessment � �������������������: �T����day, 12 April 201� MPP Assignment due: ���day, �� July 201� PSP Assignment due: ��������ay, 2� October 201� FR Assignment due: �������day, �� January 201�

PD� Review & Plan due: ������y, ���!�����" 201�

Exam 1: (MPP, MPSP, MFR): Wednesday, 07 March 2012

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Stage�Two�(Year�2)�

(Online�Access�from���������201 )� WORKSHOP 6: �3 to �4 April 201� ................................................................................. Strategy and International Business WORKSHOP 7: � to �� July 201� ................................................................................. Corporate Governance and Finance

PD2 – Building Career / Building Competence

2 days 2 days

1 days WORKSHOP 8: �� to 2� #�$�%ber 201� ................................................................................. Strategic Marketing

2 days WORKSHOP 9: 0 February 201 ...................................................................... Exam 2 Preparation

1 day

�Stage 2 Assessment IMP Assignment due: ����ay, 2� September 201� (SIB, CGF)

STMK Assignment due: ���day, �� January 201 PD� Review & Plan due: �����ay, �� January 201 Exam 2: (STMK, SIB, CGF): Thursday, 0 March 201

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Stage�Three�(Year�3)�

(Online�Access�from��1�����201�)� WORKSHOP 10: �� to � April 201 ................................................................................. Leadership and Change

Manager as Investigator WORKSHOP 11: �� to 3� July 201 ................................................................................. Reputation and Responsibility

2 days

1 day

2 days

WORKSHOP 12: �6 to �7 August 201 ................................................................................. Management Challenge

2 days

WORKSHOP 13: (TBA) ...................................................................... Management Challenge Clinic

NB: Programme subject to change without notice

All dates are subject to confirmation

Last updated 30 May 2011

1 day

Stage 3 Assessment LC Assignment due: ���day, �� June 201

RR Assignment due: ���day, �� September 201 Management Challenge proposal due: ���day, �0 October 201 Management Challenge due: '�����day, 0 March 201� GRADUATION: October 201� (date to be confirmed)

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Our Vision

To�be�the�Business�School�of�choice�for�practicing�executives�and�organisations,�providing�a�world�class�education�that�is�relevant�to�the�needs�of�South�Africa�

Mission

� To�provide�the�highest�quality�management�education�programmes�in�South�Africa�

� To�build�managerial�capability�and�develop�leadership�skills�in��Africa��

� To�promote�research�and�scholarship�into�management�issues�relevant�to�South�Africa,�and�develop�an�African�perspective�on�management�in�a�global�context��

� To�nurture�unrecognised�talent,�particularly�from�previously�disadvantaged�communities,�and�thus�contribute�to�the�economic�development�and�social�transformation�of�South�Africa�

Language Policy

The�medium�of�instruction�and�communication�is�English.�If�your�native�language�is�not�English�or�if�the�medium�of�instruction�of�your�first�degree�or�equivalent�was�not�English,�it�will�be�necessary�to�take�a�test�in�English�such�as�the�British�Council�ELTS�or�TOEFL.�Details�are�available�from�the�British�Council�Office.�

Student Support

Elements�of�our�flexible�learning�approach�include:�

� HenleyConnect�–�the�Henley�virtual�learning�environment�(VLE)�

� Face�to�face�Workshops�

� Online�subject�tutor�support�

� Personal�tutor�support�

� Syndicate�group�support�

� The�e�Library�

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Admission Requirements

The�Henley�MBA�is�designed�for�experienced,�practicing�managers.��Most�already�have�10�years�post–graduate�work�experience.��Sharing�your�experience�with�fellow�students�and�gaining�from�their�insights�enriches�your�learning.��

To�join�the�Henley�MBA�Programme�you�need:�

� Three�years�relevant�managerial�experience�

� A�good�honours�degree�(equivalent�to�an�upper�second�class�in�the�UK�system)�or�postgraduate�diploma�at�NQF�level�8�

� To�be�in�employment�or�to�have�access�to�company�data�for�assignment�purposes.�

� A�permanent�email�address�and�access�to�the�internet���The�School�welcomes�applications�from�candidates�with�appropriate�management�experience�who�may�not�meet�all�the�formal�academic�criteria�for�admission.��Our�Admissions�Panel�reviews�all�non–standard�applications�for�suitability.��For�example,�applicants�without�an�honours�degree�who�have�five�years�or�more�appropriate�management�experience�will�be�considered�for�admission�under�our�RPL�Policy.�

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL�is�the�process�whereby�students�can�be�given�credit�within�their�chosen�programme�of�study�for�previous�learning.��The�Henley�RPL�policy�includes�both�prior�learning�(previous�study�with�an�educational�institution�which�has�been�formally�assessed�and�certified)�as�well�as�prior�experiential�learning�(non�certified�acquisition�of�relevant�skills�and�knowledge,�gained�through�relevant�experience).��Our�RPL�policy�covers�assessment�of�suitability�for�admission�to�the�start�of�the�MBA�in�respect�of�experience�substituting�in�part�or�in�whole�for�entry�qualifications�...��read�more��

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Assessment rules

In�order�to�achieve�the�Henley�MBA�you�need�to�demonstrate�achievement�of�all�the�learning�outcomes�outlined�in�the�MBA�Programme�Specification.��The�School�uses�a�variety�of�mechanisms�to�evaluate�your�achievement�including:�individual�assignments�related�to�single�subject�modules,�project�reports�which�draw�on�the�content�of�more�than�one�subject�module,�and�group�assessments;�examinations;�and�the�Management�Challenge.��These�pieces�of�work�largely�test�a�combination�of�knowledge�and�understanding,�and�cognitive�and�intellectual�skills.��

The�gateway�assessments�of�Personal�Development�Plans�primarily�focus�on�developing�behavioural�skills.��These�do�not�affect�the�overall�marks�for�the�MBA.�However�they�must�be�completed�in�order�to�progress�through�the�Stages...��read�more��

Rules of Conduct and Discipline The�conduct�and�discipline�of�students�are�regulated�by�the�Regulations�Relating�to�the�Conduct�and�Discipline�of�Programme�Participants�(Regulation�No.�AR8)...�read�more��

Fees for March 201� intake (SA0�) �

The�fees�are�payable�in�full,�in�advance,�prior�to�the�start�of�each�Stage.�Programme�costs�are�based�on�United�Kingdom�Sterling�and�subject�to�currency�fluctuations.�Students�will�be�notified�of�changes.��Click�2012�MBA�fees to check for�updates. ��Refunds��

Unless�there�are�exceptional�circumstances,�no�refunds�will�be�made�(Refer�to�the�Terms�and�Conditions).��The�School�reserves�the�right�to�refuse�admission�or�withhold�results�from�students�whose�fees�or�other�dues�are�outstanding.��The�School�reserves�the�right�to�change�the�fees�at�any�time.�Students�who�do�not�progress�according�to�the�study�schedule�will�be�required�to�pay�the�fee�applicable�at�the�time�of�progression.��

The�registration�period�for�the�programme�is�four�and�a�half�years.�Students�requiring�additional�registration�will�be�required�to�pay�a�re–registration�fee,�in�accordance�with�the�applicable�Terms�and�Conditions.��

Travel�and�accommodation�are�not�included�in�the�fee.

THE HENLEY MBA FEE R1�5,000.00 ��"�*�����������+�-.............................................. Stages 1and 2

........................... R 11�,�50.00

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February 201� Stage 3

R 5�,�50.00

February 201

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Directors:��DCL�Savage�(British)�(Chairman)��F�Connaway�(British)��

Management:��Head�&�Dean:�Jonathan�Foster�Pedley�Managing�Director:��Fran�Connaway��Academic�Director:��Frempong�Acheampong��Senior�Programme�Manager:���Vivien�Spong��

Faculty�Henley’s�faculty�are�specifically�recruited�for�their�experience�of�management�in�commerce�and�industry,�and�represent�the�right�combination�of�academic�excellence�and�practical�experience.�

�Click�here�for�the�full�list�of�current�Henley�South�Africa�faculty.��

More�information�about�Henley�Business�School�in�South�Africa�is�available�at�our�website�www.henleysa.ac.za�

Or�you�can�email�us�at:�[email protected]��

Alternatively,�please�call�either�Vivien�Spong�or�Colleen��Shung�at:������������������������Tel:�+�27�(0)11�575�4759/60�

Physical�Address:�

Henley�Business�School�The�Campus�1st�Floor,�

Wanderers�Building�57�Sloane�Street�

Bryanston����Henley�Business�School�Limited�(Incorporated�in�the�United�Kingdom)�is�registered�by�the�Department�of�Higher�Education�and�Training�as�a�Private�Higher�Education�Provider�under�the�Higher�Education�Act,�1997�

Registration�Number:��2010/HE10/001����

Henley�Business�School�does�not�discriminate�on�the�basis�of�race,�gender,�disability�or�national�origin�and�actively�

encourages�the�participation�of�previously�disadvantaged�individuals.�