UCT GSB MBA PROGRAMME FORMAT & DELIVERY

MBA FULL-TIME FORMAT 

The UCT GSB MBA full-time format comprises an intensive one year journey from mid-August to mid-July including Core Courses in Terms 1 and 2 and Electives in Terms 3 and 4. The programme involves extensive group work including individual assignments with over 500 hours of contact time through lectures, group work and one-on-ones with faculty.

The full time MBA programme is ideally suited to students who are seeking a global approach with an African perspective, and are looking to immerse themselves in full-time study.  

MBA FULL-TIME TERM DATES - 2024/25

Orientation Week: 12 - 16 August 2024

Term 1: 19 August - 25 October 2024

Term 1 Break: 28 October - 1 November 2024

 Term 2: 4 November - 13 December 2024

Term 2 mid-term break: 16 December 2024 - 10 January 2025

 Term 2 (continued): 13 January - 14 February 2025

Term 2 Break: 17 - 21 February 2025

 Term 3: 24 February - 9 May 2025

Term 3 Break: 12 - 16 May 2025

 Term 4: 19 May - 27 June 2025

 Elective Block: 2 July - 1 August 2025