THE INTERNATIONAL, TRIPLE-

ACCREDITED, FAMILY-FRIENDLY MBA

MASTER OF BUSINESS
MBA ADMINISTRATION
NQF 9

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

THE GLOBAL MBA THAT OPENS

UP THE WORLD TO YOU
For over a quarter of a century
Henley has been doing business in
Africa. And doing it well.
INTERNATIONALLY Which is why we are probably the fastest
growing business school in Africa with over

TRIPLE-ACCREDITED 900% growth in the past 8 years.

FLEXIBLE
It’s just one of the reasons why so many people choose
the Henley MBA over others.
But not the only reason…
Henley UK
The Henley MBA is the international MBA from a
business school with over three quarters of a century’s
Workshops are run by

FAMILY-FRIENDLY
experience in changing the way the world thinks
about business. Henley Business School has offices international experts and
and influence that spread across the globe.
speakers – which on its own
CREATIVE TRANSFORMATIONAL The Henley MBA is of an uncontested global standard with
assignments assessed internationally, so you know that
brings that mix and flair
– the global view of what
AFRICAN ACTIVIST
you and your abilities are world class.

This is no ordinary MBA. The unique breadth and depth

business is all about.
of our programme is why it’s the MBA of choice for - Theo Kanaka

RIGOROUS RELEVANT insightful entrepreneurs, social activists, celebrities,

rock stars, bankers, CEOs, cultural icons and more.
Senior partner HC Business Partners

MBA
MOBILE GLOBALLY-RECOGNISED Henley Africa

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

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WHY CHOOSE HENLEY UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES

LEARN FROM A BUSINESS SCHOOL THAT

RUNS AS A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS
We 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
INTERNATIONAL 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.
GLOBALLY INTERNATIONAL
RECOGNISED & LOCAL We have BBBEE level 3 accreditation. And to ensure we keep growing and keep our transformation journey on
QUALIFICATION LECTURERS track we provide free education to our staff.
& FLEXIBLE
ONLINE
THE MODULES

HENLEY Henley is a truly global business school with uniquely African energy.
MBA At Henley we have set up our own NGO called MBAid which channels the positive energy created by the business
TRIPLE FAMILY school back into society. We are extensively involved in South African development of NGOs and scholarships
ACCREDITED LEARNING FRIENDLY and deeply committed to African transformation.
APPLIED
TO WORK
& LIFE

THE HENLEY MBA IS THE MOST FLEXIBLE

HENLEY GIVES YOU: MBA FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE
• SECURITY TO ASSURE YOUR FUTURE
• TRANSFORMATIONAL KNOWLEDGE and family life. We genuinely do believe in work/life balance. That’s why, for example, we’ve
• GLOBAL RECOGNITION
• EXECUTIVE CREDIBILITY Our support staff are always available to help structure your studies around ‘when life happens’.

• INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY 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…
We believe real learning comes through experience. The Henley MBA gives you the ability to see business
At Henley the creative skills you need to tackle business and businesses differently. And develop unique
challenges are nurtured and grow incrementally. We’ll approaches to solve problems and unlock opportunities.
teach you how to do business with insight, honesty In fact, you are guaranteed not to look at business
and a solid intellectual understanding that combines the same way ever again. It is an intense and rewarding
the latest theory with the most relevant practice. And experience. Our students tell us it’s life-changing.
in doing so, we’ll show you how you develop your own
frameworks and models, not relying on rote learning It gives you confidence to deal with more complexity, The only international
from lecturers. greater concepts and massive change. This confidence
comes from knowing that your MBA is of an uncontested
At Henley we test the limit of theory. global standard with assignments assessed internationally,
Here the educational purpose is much deeper. so you know that you and your abilities are world class. South Africa.

WE BUILD THE PEOPLE, WHO BUILD THE BUSINESSES,

THAT BUILD AFRICA.

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 AFRICAN CONTEXT DETAILED COURSE INFO

BUILDING STRONG COURSE OVERVIEW:

AFRICAN LEADERS
HENLEY FLEXIBLE EXECUTIVE
MBA PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

FOR THE WORLD

MBA STARTER
WORKSHOP MANAGING MANAGING
MANAGING
LEADERSHIP PROCESSES FINANCIAL
PEOPLE

STAGE 1
& PERSONAL & SYSTEMS RESOURCES
DEVELOPMENT

MBA students aren’t just better business people, they are the leaders of the
EXAM
future 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.
Research Skills PD Assignment 1 & 2 600 HOURS

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 time REPUTATION &
INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC
demonstrating that you can make profit with a clear conscience . #CorporateActivism STRATEGY RESPONSIBILITY
BUSINESS MARKETING

STAGE 2
#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. Research Skills PD Assignment 3 600 HOURS

ELECTIVE MANAGEMENT
LEADERSHIP OR RESEARCH
& CHANGE INTERNATIONAL

WE BUILD
STAGE 3
CHALLANGE
STUDENT VISIT

A BETTER
AFRICA Research Skills Ongoing PD 800 HOURS

#CorporateActivism

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 COURSE ARCHITECTURE

MBA COURSE
ARCHITECTURE
MODULE MODULE MODULE MODULE
1 2 3 4

STAGE 1
EXAM

PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT
WORK
KEY LEARNING
SUPPORT

DIGITAL LEARNING SPACE

Assessment

Reflective assessment

Assignment
MODULE MODULE MODULE MODULE

Application of learning STAGE 2 5 6 7 8

Reflective learning
CREATIVE
Academic support MODULE 1

Personal development
teaching

Creative MBA option

Digital learning platform

MODULE MODULE
9 10 ELECTIVES DISSERTATION
STAGE 3

Optional International
Study Visit (ISV) management research
challenge or integrated
business project

( ISV )
CREATIVE
MODULE 2

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 DETAILED COURSE INFO

COURSE OVERVIEW: Strategy

International Business
HENLEY FLEXIBLE EXECUTIVE
MBA PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Strategic Marketing

Reputation & Responsibility

Leadership & Personal Development

Managing Processes & Systems

Managing Financial Resources

Stage 2
Managing People Strategy & Context: Managing Stakeholders
In this second stage of your MBA, you’ll develop insight, • Introducing key frameworks to be applied in developing
knowledge and a clear understanding of strategic strategies for managing complex operations across
Stage 1 reputation and responsibility management. You’ll learn
how to identify and apply the fundamental principles of
national, regional and global markets

the strategic thinking process and offer insight into a • Key insights into the most recent developments in

Fundamental Business Foundations variety of today’s managerial issues and challenges.

In addition, you’ll gain understanding of the managerial
international business

changes within the global business environment, as well Strategic Marketing

Leadership & Personal Development Managing Financial Resources as the value of marketing as a strategic and tactical
• Appreciating marketing as both a strategic and tactical
function in the context of socially responsible strategies.
• Developing core leadership skills and long-term • Understanding financial accounting, management function, developing understanding of strategic
You will also consider how relationships are built and the
leadership potential accounting, finance and microeconomics marketing and key marketing concepts in the context of
importance of internal and external stakeholder
ethically and socially responsible marketing strategies
• Initiating and maintaining your on-going personal • Seeing how every aspect of business impacts the management.
development process, to support and challenge you in bottom line • Critical analysis of theoretical explanations of
all aspects of your growth whilst studying your MBA Strategy marketing situations and assessment of their relevance,
• Effective planning, controlling and monitoring of identifying factors that influence the development of
• Pursuing life and career goals to obtain maximum organisational finance to achieve operational targets • Understanding and learning to apply the fundamental market structures
benefits for you and your organisation and strategic business objects principles of the strategic thinking process, alongside
insight into the variety of issues and challenges faced by • Analysing the comparative differences across various
• Gaining insight into your own learning, • Acquiring the critical analysis skills to assess managers of organisations business contexts and recognition of the nature of
performance and achievement the relevance and appropriateness of financial relationships and partnerships that are vital to the
techniques and economic issues within your • Acquiring advances in strategic-thinking, strategic creation of customer value
• organisation analysis, synthesis and decision-making
and career development
• Analysing an organisation and its external competitive Reputation & Responsibility
Managing People
Managing Processes & Systems environment, assessing its internal value-creating
• Developing your knowledge and understanding of
• Developing an appreciation that people activities and processes, identifying and evaluating
strategic reputation and responsibility management
• Understanding key principles that underpin the management is a key line management activity and an appropriate strategic options
delivery of goods and services by organisations awareness of the issues and practices that support and • Engagement in debate and discussion around issues of
• Making an assessment of an organisation’s impact on
hinder the management and development of people and corporate responsibility , sustainability and governance
• Adopting a systems and processes approach while competitive position and future performance
performance in organisations
integrating elements of operations management, • Discover key concepts of how relationships are built and
information systems management and project • Considering the impact of context on managing people International Business the role of stakeholder management
management and performance, particularly in national, international
and multinational contexts, public and private sectors, • Essential insights into the variety of issues and • Exposure to a range of analytical tools of perceptions
• Appreciating key enablers of business strategy in a challenges faced by managers of international
and large, medium and small enterprises related to reputation
systemic way organisations in the global business environment
• Identifying issues and dilemmas in your own workplace
• Gaining insight into the design, implementation and • Understanding the complexity of international markets
based on your understanding of the people and
on-going operation of goods and service delivery in a and the capacity to successfully manage issues related
performance management, philosophies and
variety of organisational contexts to international business and strategy
approaches
• Critical evaluation of the applicability of the module
concepts to specific organisational contexts

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 Leadership & Change

Management Research Challenge

Choose either:
Dissertation or Integrated Business Project

Current Elective Modules

Brand Strategy Corporate Reputation Knowledge
Management

Managing the Project- Strategic Information Managing

Based Organisation Systems Management International HRM

Relationship Strategic Innovation International

Marketing Study Visit

Stage 3
Taking Leadership to a Higher Level
In the third and final stage, you’ll gain a complete Management Research Challenge And many more...
understanding of major concepts, theories and models of
leadership, change, culture and values. You’ll also • Choose between: a dissertation OR an integrated
explore the capabilities and approaches that bind them business project
all together. • The Management Research Challenge is a major
Next, you’ll undertake a major research-based project research project investigating a significant
investigating a significant management or business management or business problem which leads to
problem, leading to actionable recommendations, actionable recommendations
before accepting an unrivaled opportunity to learn • Develop and build on key elements of your learning
directly from the experts: our world-class faculty through the MBA programme and apply it within
members. a practical context

Leadership & Change • Conduct a critical and in-depth review of current

thinking in your chosen topic area to form the basis for
• Gain an understanding of the key concepts, theories an empirical investigation, leading to conclusions and
and models of leaderships, change, culture and values, recommendations grounded in appropriate evidence
capabilities and approaches that bind these together
• Devise and apply research design and techniques
• Prepare to become a business leader, making appropriate to the problem or issue
appropriate and effective use of different approaches
in leadership and change • Formulate logical, appropriate and actionable
recommendations as a result of the investigation,
• Identify essential development goals as change leaders then write up your conclusions in a convincing and
and practice the core skills of leading change articulate manner

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MOBILE GLOBAL LIFE MOBILE GLOBAL LIFE

DO AN INTERNATIONAL
HENLEY MBA
SEE THE WORLD, AT HENLEY AFRICA
CHANGE THE WORLD
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 With international lecturers,
international business and cultures based on discussions in a consultative process, along with other
Henley MBA students and alumni based around the world.
assignments graded overseas,
and a globally-recognised
HENLEY PREPARES YOU FOR A MOBILE GLOBAL LIFE.

We bring the best international lecturers and the experts in their field to you. South African rate.
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 And if you don’t qualify for the Henley MBA this
leaders to change the world, which is why we prepare you to make an impact wherever you are. year you can do the Postgraduate Diploma in
By learning from the best in the world. Management Practice in the meantime, and pay less
for your MBA.
WHICH IS WHY IT IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER MBA IN AFRICA.

* T’s and C’s Apply

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A NETWORK OF EXCELLENCE FINANCING YOUR MBA

YOUR FINANCING YOUR STUDIES AT HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL

CONNECTION
TO OUR ALUMNI
COMPANY FULL
PAY IN PAY IN OR PARTIAL
PAY IN FULL 2 YEARS 3 YEARS SPONSORSHIP

NETWORK Pay the full fee of R285 500

before the start of the program

HOW HENLEY HELPS

Pay R194 500 before the
start of year 1 and R91 000
before the start of year 3
Pay R130 500 before the
start of year 1, R67 840
before the start of year
2 and R91 000 before
Your employer can help
sponsor all or part of
your MBA

HOW HENLEY HELPS the start of year 3 HOW HENLEY HELPS

HENLEY WILL OFFER YOU
A R11 250 DISCOUNT PAY IN 2 INSTALMENTS HOW HENLEY HELPS HENLEY CAN PROVIDE
A MOTIVATIONAL
PAY IN 3 INSTALMENTS LETTER TO YOUR
School continue long after you graduate... EMPLOYER

Henley’s alumni network was ranked #1 in the world

for potential to network in 2017 by the Economist.
FINANCE APPLY FOR A
The Henley MBA connects you with other mature YOUR STUDIES HENLEY
SCHOLARSHIP CROWD
learners; decision-makers and future-shapers that LOYALTY
FUNDING
are managing their MBA alongside you wherever Finance all or part Apply for one of DISCOUNTS
of your studies with an
they are in the world. unsecured loan for
Henley’s full or
partial scholarships Use technology
a period up to and your network If you do not qualify to do
60 months with to ‘crowd-fund’ an MBA, enrol for a
Which is why it’s no surprise that Henley was a leading local bank
HOW HENLEY HELPS
your studies part-time Postgraduate
Diploma in Management
also voted in the top 20 in the world for Personal HOW HENLEY HELPS
HENLEY OFFERS A
HOW HENLEY HELPS Practice (NQF 8)
LIMITED NUMBER OF
Development for MBA students. SCHOLARSHIPS EACH
HOW HENLEY HELPS
HENLEY HAS YEAR TO DESERVING THERE ARE A
NEGOTIATED APPLICANTS NUMBER
Henley graduates become part of our powerful A PREFERENTIAL OF GOOD CROWD RECEIVE A LOYALTY
INTEREST RATE FOR ALL FUNDING SITES THAT DISCOUNT OF UP TO 15%
alumni network with access to a like-minded HENLEY ACCREDITED CAN BE ACCESSED. IF YOU HAVE STUDIED
PROGRAMMES. IF YOU ARE ABLE TO WITH HENLEY BEFORE.
global community of more than 77,000 business FURTHERMORE CROWD-FUND SOME OF T’S & C’S APPLY
professionals in 150 countries from various HENLEY WILL PAY
FOR THE LOAN
YOUR MBA FEE THEN
HENLEY WILL HELP
professions, sectors and industries – a unique ARRANGEMENT FEE TO STRUCTURE THE
BALANCE IN AN
resource to help build and support your career path. AFFORDABLE MANNER

Join our Global Alumni Masterclass series.

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BASIC DETAILS APPLICATION PATHWAY

THE HENLEY MBA WE MAKE IT EASIER

FOR YOU TO DO A
CHALLENGING MBA
THE FLEXIBLE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY WAY.
WHAT WILL YOU GET? ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS:
The Flexible Executive MBA is accredited by the
Council on Higher Education at NQF level 9. • Minimum three years’ management experience
And easy for you to apply.
Henley is one of the few business schools in the • Honours degree / equivalent professional
qualification at NQF 8 level If you satisfy the entry criteria requirements download an application from henleysa.ac.za/MBA
world to have passed the auditing standards of
OR EVEN BETTER:
AACSB (USA), AMBA (UK) and EQUIS (EU) – the • Evidence of competence in English – English
Attend one of our open days nationwide, or at the Henley campus, and our support staff will walk you
three leading accreditation bodies. language requirements
through the process.
And 200 credits, all at Masters level • Access to company data for assignment purposes

MBA APPLICATION CHECKLIST

OUR STARTING POINT FOR CONSIDERATION:
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managerial activity:

• Involvement in shaping managerial decisions that affect events beyond standard daily operating activities
• Co-ordinating the work of others in a team Certified Copy of your ID Check
• Responsibility for meeting financial targets that rely on the efforts of more than one person
• 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
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• A role that primarily achieves results through influencing others rather than through direct authority
• International work experience or working with relevant multi-cultural exposure

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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.
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.
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*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)

IT STARTS HERE:
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[email protected]

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Paulshof 2191, South Africa

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