MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

NQF 9

MBA

SOUTH AFRICA’S ONLY INTERNATIONAL MBA FROM A TOP GLOBAL BUSINESS SCHOOL

THE INTERNATIONAL, TRIPLE-ACCREDITED, FAMILY-FRIENDLY MBA

THEINTERNATIONALLYTRIPLE-ACCREDITED

FLEXIBLEFAMILY-FRIENDLYCREATIVE TRANSFORMATIONAL

AFRICAN ACTIVISTRIGOROUS RELEVANTMOBILE GLOBALLY-RECOGNISED

MBASo you are recognised wherever you are in the world, ensuring your global future.

Workshops are run by international experts and speakers – which on its ownbrings that mix and flair – the global view of what business is all about.- Theo Kanaka

Senior partner HC Business Partners

For over a quarter of a century Henley has been doing business in Africa. And doing it well.

THE GLOBAL MBA THAT OPENS UP THE WORLD TO YOU

Which is why we are probably the fastest growing business school in Africa with over 900% growth in the past 8 years.

It’s just one of the reasons why so many people choose the Henley MBA over others.

But not the only reason…

The Henley MBA is the international MBA from a business school with over three quarters of a century’s experience in changing the way the world thinks

The Henley MBA is of an uncontested global standard with assignments assessed internationally, so you know that you and your abilities are world class.

This is no ordinary MBA. The unique breadth and depth of our programme is why it’s the MBA of choice for insightful entrepreneurs, social activists, celebrities, rock stars, bankers, CEOs, cultural icons and more.

Henley UK

THE HENLEY MBA

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about business. Henley Business School has officesand influence that spread across the globe.

Henley Africa

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and family life. We genuinely do believe in work/life balance. That’s why, for example, we’ve

Our support staff are always available to help structure your studies around ‘when life happens’.

Henley is unique, with free access to family-friendly workshops, support and events. Your MBA is a programme built for you, it adapts to you and your family’s lifestyle. And to your future…

The only international

South Africa.

LEARN FROM A BUSINESS SCHOOL THAT RUNS AS A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSWe believe that the main goal of business is to contribute positively towards society.

Which is why Henley is run by leaders from all aspects of society as a thriving business, and a business school, that serves society at the same time. We have grown over 900% in the last 8 years, organically and without external funding. Whilst we wish to go further, we have already transformed from 30% to 75% black students on the MBA,from 20% to 42% women on the programme and 20% to 75% black members of staff in BBBEE terms.We have BBBEE level 3 accreditation. And to ensure we keep growing and keep our transformation journey ontrack we provide free education to our staff.

Henley is a truly global business school with uniquely African energy.

At Henley we have set up our own NGO called MBAid which channels the positive energy created by the businessschool back into society. We are extensively involved in South African development of NGOs and scholarships and deeply committed to African transformation.

THE HENLEY MBA IS THE MOST FLEXIBLE MBA FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE

UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES

• SECURITY TO ASSURE YOUR FUTURE• TRANSFORMATIONAL KNOWLEDGE• GLOBAL RECOGNITION• EXECUTIVE CREDIBILITY• INTERNATIONAL MOBILITYWe believe real learning comes through experience. At Henley the creative skills you need to tackle business challenges are nurtured and grow incrementally. We’ll teach you how to do business with insight, honesty and a solid intellectual understanding that combines the latest theory with the most relevant practice. And in doing so, we’ll show you how you develop your own frameworks and models, not relying on rote learning from lecturers.

At Henley we test the limit of theory. Here the educational purpose is much deeper.

The Henley MBA gives you the ability to see businessand businesses differently. And develop unique approaches to solve problems and unlock opportunities. In fact, you are guaranteed not to look at business the same way ever again. It is an intense and rewarding experience. Our students tell us it’s life-changing.

greater concepts and massive change. This confidencecomes from knowing that your MBA is of an uncontested global standard with assignments assessed internationally, so you know that you and your abilities are world class.

INTERNATIONAL

TRIPLEACCREDITED

FAMILYFRIENDLY

GLOBALLY RECOGNISED

QUALIFICATION

LEARNINGAPPLIED

TO WORK& LIFE

INTERNATIONAL& LOCAL

LECTURERS& FLEXIBLE

ONLINEMODULESTHE

HENLEYMBA

WE BUILD THE PEOPLE, WHO BUILD THE BUSINESSES, THAT BUILD AFRICA.

HENLEY GIVES YOU:

WHY CHOOSE HENLEY

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It gives you confidence to deal with more complexity,

AFRICAN CONTEXT

BUILDING STRONG AFRICAN LEADERS FOR THE WORLD

#CorporateActivism

DETAILED COURSE INFO

HENLEY FLEXIBLE EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

AT HENLEY AFRICA WE BELIEVE IN CORPORATE ACTIVISM,

CREATING AGENTS FOR CHANGE ON THE AFRICAN CONTINENT.

decolonisation, gender equality and social development – while at the same timedemonstrating that you can make profit with a clear conscience . #CorporateActivism#NoMoreBribes

Henley was founded on the purpose of building a better society, we don’t just build better people, or better businesses, we build a better Africa.

We guarantee that the Henley MBA will make you look at society through a new lens. You will see opportunities where others see problems, and learn that realism does not mean being pessimistic.

WE BUILD A BETTER AFRICA

MBA students aren’t just better business people, they are the leaders of thefuture that Africa needs. We don’t just prepare you for the corner office, we prepare you to be a cornerstone of the future society you want to live in.

COURSE OVERVIEW:

MANAGING PEOPLE

MANAGING FINANCIAL

RESOURCES

MANAGING PROCESSES & SYSTEMS

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GE

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MBA STARTER WORKSHOP

LEADERSHIP & PERSONAL

DEVELOPMENT

EXAM

600 HOURS

REPUTATION &RESPONSIBILITY

STRATEGICMARKETING

INTERNATIONALBUSINESS

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2

STRATEGY

600 HOURSResearch Skills

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LEADERSHIP& CHANGE

Research Skills

MANAGEMENT RESEARCH

CHALLANGE

800 HOURS

Research Skills PD Assignment 1 & 2

PD Assignment 3

Ongoing PD

ELECTIVEOR

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EXAM

CREATIVE MODULE 1

CREATIVE MODULE 2

DIGITAL LEARNING SPACE

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PERSONALDEVELOPMENTWORK

DISSERTATIONmanagement research challenge or integrated

business project

Assessment

Reflective assessment

Assignment

Application of learning

Reflective learning

Academic support

Creative MBA option

Digital learning platform

Optional InternationalStudy Visit (ISV)

KEY

Personal development teaching

MBA COURSE ARCHITECTURE

COURSE ARCHITECTURE

MODULE

1MODULE

2MODULE

3MODULE

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5MODULE

6MODULE

7MODULE

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MODULE

9MODULE

10 ELECTIVES

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Stage 1

Fundamental Business Foundations

Leadership & Personal Development

Managing Processes & Systems

Managing Financial Resources

Managing People

DETAILED COURSE INFO

HENLEY FLEXIBLE EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

COURSE OVERVIEW:

Leadership & Personal Development

• Developing core leadership skills and long-term leadership potential

• Initiating and maintaining your on-going personal development process, to support and challenge you in all aspects of your growth whilst studying your MBA

• Gaining insight into your own learning, performance and achievement

•and career development

Managing Processes & Systems

• Understanding key principles that underpin thedelivery of goods and services by organisations

• Adopting a systems and processes approach while integrating elements of operations management, information systems management and project management

• Appreciating key enablers of business strategy in a systemic way

• Gaining insight into the design, implementation and on-going operation of goods and service delivery in a variety of organisational contexts

• Critical evaluation of the applicability of the moduleconcepts to specific organisational contexts

Managing Financial Resources

• Seeing how every aspect of business impacts the bottom line

Managing People

• Developing an appreciation that people management is a key line management activity and an awareness of the issues and practices that support and hinder the management and development of people and performance in organisations

• Considering the impact of context on managing people and performance, particularly in national, international and multinational contexts, public and private sectors, and large, medium and small enterprises

• Identifying issues and dilemmas in your own workplace based on your understanding of the people and performance management, philosophies and approaches

Strategy

International Business

Strategic Marketing

In this second stage of your MBA, you’ll develop insight, knowledge and a clear understanding of strategic reputation and responsibility management. You’ll learn how to identify and apply the fundamental principles of

variety of today’s managerial issues and challenges. In addition, you’ll gain understanding of the managerial changes within the global business environment, as well as the value of marketing as a strategic and tactical function in the context of socially responsible strategies. You will also consider how relationships are built and the importance of internal and external stakeholder management.

Strategy

• Understanding and learning to apply the fundamental principles of the strategic thinking process, alongside insight into the variety of issues and challenges faced bymanagers of organisations

• Acquiring advances in strategic-thinking, strategic analysis, synthesis and decision-making

• Analysing an organisation and its external competitive environment, assessing its internal value-creating activities and processes, identifying and evaluating appropriate strategic options

• Making an assessment of an organisation’s impact on competitive position and future performance

International Business

• Understanding the complexity of international marketsand the capacity to successfully manage issues related to international business and strategy

Stage 2

Strategy & Context: Managing Stakeholders• Introducing key frameworks to be applied in developing strategies for managing complex operations across national, regional and global markets

• Key insights into the most recent developments in international business

Strategic Marketing

• Appreciating marketing as both a strategic and tactical function, developing understanding of strategic marketing and key marketing concepts in the context of ethically and socially responsible marketing strategies

• Critical analysis of theoretical explanations of

• business contexts and recognition of the nature of relationships and partnerships that are vital to the creation of customer value

Reputation & Responsibility

• Developing your knowledge and understanding of strategic reputation and responsibility management

• Engagement in debate and discussion around issues of corporate responsibility , sustainability and governance

• Discover key concepts of how relationships are built and the role of stakeholder management

• Exposure to a range of analytical tools of perceptions related to reputation

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• Understanding financial accounting, managementaccounting, finance and microeconomics

• Pursuing life and career goals to obtain maximumbenefits for you and your organisation

the strategic thinking process and offer insight into a

• Effective planning, controlling and monitoring oforganisational finance to achieve operational targetsand strategic business objects

• Acquiring the critical analysis skills to assessthe relevance and appropriateness of financialtechniques and economic issues within your organisation

• Essential insights into the variety of issues andchallenges faced by managers of international organisations in the global business environment

marketing situations and assessment of their relevance,identifying factors that influence the development ofmarket structures

Analysing the comparative differences across various

Current Elective Modules

Leadership & Change

Management Research Challenge

Choose either:

Dissertation Integrated Business Projector

Brand Strategy

Managing the Project-Based Organisation

Relationship Marketing

Corporate Reputation

Strategic Information Systems Management

Strategic Innovation

Knowledge Management

Managing International HRM

International Study Visit

Stage 3

Taking Leadership to a Higher Level

Next, you’ll undertake a major research-based projectinvestigating a significant management or business problem, leading to actionable recommendations, before accepting an unrivaled opportunity to learndirectly from the experts: our world-class faculty members.

Leadership & Change

• Gain an understanding of the key concepts, theories and models of leaderships, change, culture and values, capabilities and approaches that bind these together

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• Identify essential development goals as change leaders and practice the core skills of leading change

Management Research Challenge

• Choose between: a dissertation OR an integrated business project

• Develop and build on key elements of your learning through the MBA programme and apply it withina practical context

• Conduct a critical and in-depth review of current thinking in your chosen topic area to form the basis for an empirical investigation, leading to conclusions and recommendations grounded in appropriate evidence

• Devise and apply research design and techniques appropriate to the problem or issue

• Formulate logical, appropriate and actionable recommendations as a result of the investigation, then write up your conclusions in a convincing and articulate manner

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understanding of major concepts, theories and models of leadership, change, culture and values. You’ll also explore the capabilities and approaches that bind them all together.

In the third and final stage, you’ll gain a complete

Prepare to become a business leader, making

• The Management Research Challenge is a majorresearch project investigating a significantmanagement or business problem which leads toactionable recommendations

appropriate and effective use of different approaches in leadership and change

And many more...

With international lecturers, assignments graded overseas, and a globally-recognised

South African rate.

And if you don’t qualify for the Henley MBA this year you can do the Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice in the meantime, and pay less for your MBA.

Henley is the only international business school accredited in South Africa with international triple-accreditation.

By combining your studies with an optional international study visit you can grow your network and knowledge. Gain global insights as you delve into a deep immersive experience that leads to epiphanies about international business and cultures based on discussions in a consultative process, along with other Henley MBA students and alumni based around the world.

HENLEY PREPARES YOU FOR A MOBILE GLOBAL LIFE.

And the Henley MBA is assessed internationally, so you know your pass is at a world-class standard.As Henley Africa we are immersed in Africa and passionate about the potential for African business leaders to change the world, which is why we prepare you to make an impact wherever you are. By learning from the best in the world.

WHICH IS WHY IT IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER MBA IN AFRICA.

MOBILE GLOBAL LIFE MOBILE GLOBAL LIFE

DO AN INTERNATIONAL HENLEY MBAAT HENLEY AFRICASEE THE WORLD,

CHANGE THE WORLD

* T’s and C’s Apply

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We bring the best international lecturers and the experts in their field to you.

A NETWORK OF EXCELLENCE

YOUR CONNECTION

TO OUR ALUMNI NETWORK

FINANCING YOUR MBA

FINANCING YOUR STUDIES AT HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL

PAY IN FULL

Pay the full fee of R285 500 before the start of the program

PAY IN 2 YEARS

Pay R194 500 before the start of year 1 and R91 000

before the start of year 3

PAY IN 2 INSTALMENTS

If you do not qualify to do an MBA, enrol for a

part-time Postgraduate Diploma in Management

Practice (NQF 8)

HOW HENLEY HELPS

RECEIVE A LOYALTY DISCOUNT OF UP TO 15%

IF YOU HAVE STUDIED WITH HENLEY BEFORE.

T’S & C’S APPLY

CROWD FUNDING

Use technology and your network

to ‘crowd-fund’ your studies

HOW HENLEY HELPS

THERE ARE A NUMBER

OF GOOD CROWD FUNDING SITES THAT

CAN BE ACCESSED. IF YOU ARE ABLE TO

CROWD-FUND SOME OF YOUR MBA FEE THEN HENLEY WILL HELP

TO STRUCTURE THE BALANCE IN AN

AFFORDABLE MANNER

PAY IN 3 YEARS

Pay R130 500 before the start of year 1, R67 840 before the start of year

2 and R91 000 before the start of year 3

HOW HENLEY HELPS

PAY IN 3 INSTALMENTS

APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP

Apply for one of Henley’s full or

partial scholarships

HENLEY OFFERS A LIMITED NUMBER OF

SCHOLARSHIPS EACH YEAR TO DESERVING

APPLICANTS

HOW HENLEY HELPS

Finance all or part of your studies with an

unsecured loan for a period up to

60 months with a leading local bank

HOW HENLEY HELPS

HENLEY HAS NEGOTIATED

A PREFERENTIAL INTEREST RATE FOR ALL

HENLEY ACCREDITED PROGRAMMES.FURTHERMORE

HENLEY WILL PAY FOR THE LOAN

ARRANGEMENT FEE

FINANCE YOUR STUDIES

HENLEY CAN PROVIDE A MOTIVATIONAL LETTER TO YOUR

EMPLOYER

HOW HENLEY HELPS

Your employer can help sponsor all or part of

your MBA

COMPANY FULL OR PARTIAL

SPONSORSHIP

HENLEY LOYALTY

DISCOUNTS

HOW HENLEY HELPS

HENLEY WILL OFFER YOU A R11 250 DISCOUNT

HOW HENLEY HELPS

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School continue long after you graduate...

Henley’s alumni network was ranked #1 in the world for potential to network in 2017 by the Economist.

The Henley MBA connects you with other mature learners; decision-makers and future-shapers that are managing their MBA alongside you wherever they are in the world.

Which is why it’s no surprise that Henley was also voted in the top 20 in the world for Personal Development for MBA students.

Henley graduates become part of our powerful alumni network with access to a like-minded global community of more than 77,000 business professionals in 150 countries from various professions, sectors and industries – a unique resource to help build and support your career path.

Join our Global Alumni Masterclass series.

And easy for you to apply.If you satisfy the entry criteria requirements download an application from henleysa.ac.za/MBA

WE MAKE IT EASIER FOR YOU TO DO A CHALLENGING MBATHE FLEXIBLE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY WAY.

BASIC DETAILS

The Flexible Executive MBA is accredited by the Council on Higher Education at NQF level 9. Henley is one of the few business schools in the world to have passed the auditing standards of AACSB (USA), AMBA (UK) and EQUIS (EU) – the three leading accreditation bodies. And 200 credits, all at Masters level

WHAT WILL YOU GET?

• Minimum three years’ management experience

• Evidence of competence in English – English language requirements

• Access to company data for assignment purposes

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Number of years’ management experience should be evidenced by some or all of the following types of managerial activity:

• Co-ordinating the work of others in a team

• A requirement to structure and order one’s own work activities over a period of more than one month to solve problems and deliver results

OUR STARTING POINT FOR CONSIDERATION:

We’re locally accredited by the CHE at a NQF level 9. We are also triple-accredited by the three major international academic standards bodies, which means we’re regularly audited and subscribe to global best practice.

Visit our website for course dates

DATES 2020

30 months, 25 face-to-face workshop days normally over weekdays, once every 2 months

DURATION

R285 500 (excl. VAT)

FEES 2020

THE HENLEY MBA

MBA APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Please complete this application checklist to ensure you have all the correct documents to prevent any delays in processing your application.

* Please include English translation if applicable.

APPLICATION PATHWAY

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• Honours degree / equivalent professional qualification at NQF 8 level

• Involvement in shaping managerial decisions that affect events beyond standard daily operating activities

• Responsibility for meeting financial targets that rely on the efforts of more than one person

• A defined responsibility for improving the performance of people, processes or technology• A role that primarily achieves results through influencing others rather than through direct authority• International work experience or working with relevant multi-cultural exposure

OR EVEN BETTER:Attend one of our open days nationwide, or at the Henley campus, and our support staff will walk youthrough the process.

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IT STARTS HERE:(+27) 011 808 0860 / 98

yusufe@henleysa.ac.za

Paulshof 2191, South Africa

henleysa.ac.za

Henley Africa Campus, cnr of Milcliff & Witkoppen Roads

*For our alumni network, for Potential to Network (The Economist 2017)**Highest ranked international business school in Africa for Customised and Open Education (Financial Times 2018)***Rated top MBA Business School in South Africa by Corporate SA (PMR.africa 2018 & 2019)