GSB #7 Worldwide in Better World MBA Ranking
The UCT GSB's MBA programme achieved a Top 10 position globally in the Corporate Knights' prestigious Better World MBA ranking – confirming the School's position as a spearhead in responsible and ethical business education.
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Pati Kgomo's journey in development finance started with various positions in local government, progressed to position with the Development Bank of Southern Africa, and was honed by a Master’s in Commerce specialising in Development Finance at the UCT GSB
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Satish Antony [EMBA 2022] shares how the GSB's Executive MBA programme broadened his horizons, challenged his assumptions, and proved the importance of self-awareness for effective leadership.
Read moreLAUNCH AN GLOBAL CAREER WITH THE CEMS MASTER IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
From Cape Town to Barcelona to Hamburg – Ntando Mdladla explains how the GSB'S CEMS MIM programme stretched her career horizons and earned her an internship at a blue-chip multinational in Germany.
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Qasim Abrahams credits the networks and experience gained as a result of completing his MBA at the UCT GSB, with his career journey to his current role
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For Patra Sumari, one of the biggest advantages of doing the PGDip course at the UCT GSB, was that it gave her the confidence and the final push to set up her own HR company in Tanzania.
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Southern African Region Community Champion of the Global Shapers Community (an initiative of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and one of the SADC Top 100 young leaders of 2018, Bongiwe Beja-Ntsiko wants to see economic and social prosperity in Africa.
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GSB Foundation Launches New Scholarship for Black Women
The Farai Cheryl Shonhiwa (FCS) Scholarship for African Women is a new initiative within the GSB Foundation, celebrating the legacy of Dr Farai Cheryl Shonhiwa. Designed to empower African women, this scholarship provides financial support for the full-time MBA programme at UCT Graduate School of Business. Contributions to the FCS Scholarship will help continue Farai’s vision of fostering leadership and transformative impact across the continent.
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Trump’s USAID Freeze: A Wake-Up Call for South Africa’s Aid Sector
Kay Lala-Sides, an MPhil Inclusive Innovation graduate and PhD candidate at the UCT Graduate School of Business, examines the impact of Donald Trump’s suspension of USAID funding to South Africa and what it means for local organisations. With donor scrutiny increasing, she highlights the urgent need for stronger governance, strategic fund management, and accountable leadership to ensure aid effectiveness. Can South Africa’s social sector rise to the challenge?
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The Art of Negotiation
The UCT GSB recently hosted its final Alumni Talk of 2024, exploring the surprisingly ubiquitous process of negotiation. With a panel of distinguished alumni — all of whom are seasoned negotiators — the event examined the essential role of negotiation in business, politics, and daily life. As the GSB prepares to host the first The Negotiation Challenge finals in Africa, this discussion expounded negotiation as a vital skill for magnanimous leadership and societal progress.
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Five GSB students awarded prestigious CEMS Master in International Management
Five graduates from the UCT GSB have received the prestigious CEMS Master in International Management (MIM) qualification. Four of these graduates attended the global CEMS MIM graduation ceremony in Bergen, Norway, joining 600 peers from 33 leading global business schools. This milestone highlights UCT GSB's contribution to producing globally competent leaders, exemplifying the spirit of collaboration and excellence within the CEMS Alliance.
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GSB MBA Students Win Global Innovation Competition
MBA students from the UCT Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) have secured first place in the prestigious 2024 Geneva Challenge, an international competition spotlighting innovative solutions to global issues. Their project, "Mntase Cares," tackles South Africa's teenage pregnancy crisis with mobile clinics offering healthcare, education, and telehealth support. This achievement underscores the UCT GSB's dedication to fostering impactful, globally recognised solutions for critical challenges.
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New ranking places the University of Cape Town’s MBA #7 in the world
The UCT Graduate School of Business’s MBA has ranked #7 globally and #1 in Africa in the 2024 Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking. This recognition highlights the UCT GSB’s focus on sustainability, complex problem solving, and navigating uncertainty — a growing priority for employers and prospective students alike. With an emphasis on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the UCT GSB’s MBA prepares future leaders to drive meaningful change in a world where impact-driven business is essential.
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5 Future Power Trends for South Africa and the World
In a recent interview with the Daily Maverick, emeritus professor in the Power Futures Lab at the UCT GSB, Anton Eberhard, outlined a clear and viable path forward for South Africa’s energy transition by highlighting five key trends shaping the future of energy in South Africa and beyond. Between a balanced power supply mix to the burgeoning potential of private investment, the future could look bright of the right decisions are taken at the right time.
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GSB Foundation Launches New Scholarship for Black Women
The Farai Cheryl Shonhiwa (FCS) Scholarship for African Women is a new initiative within the GSB Foundation, celebrating the legacy of Dr Farai Cheryl Shonhiwa. Designed to empower African women, this scholarship provides financial support for the full-time MBA programme at UCT Graduate School of Business. Contributions to the FCS Scholarship will help continue Farai’s vision of fostering leadership and transformative impact across the continent.
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UCT GSB Alumni Reunion Weekend 2024: The Re-Dream Machine
From a personal photograph that Dr Duggan took of a volatile gas tanker on the most dangerous but economically significant road in Africa to some thought-provoking predictions from futurist Anton Musgrave – the 2024 UCT Graduate School of Business Alumni Reunion Weekend delivered a dose of intellectual and emotional stimulation for a group of alumni who reconnected, shared ideas, and raised funds for the next generation of changemakers.
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Learning and Leading: Adele's journey through the PGDip in Management Practice
Adele De Vos-Porthen’s journey with the UCT GSB’s Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice (PGDip MP) is a testament to the power of determination and the value of higher education. Navigating the recognition of prior learning (RPL) process, she turned potential barriers into stepping stones, embracing every learning opportunity with enthusiasm and dedication. Emerging with newfound skills, insights, and confidence, Adele not only reshaped her own personal and professional trajectory but also delivered immediate and tangible benefits to her employer.
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UCT GSB’s EMBA ranked 31st globally for Overall Satisfaction by the Financial Times
The UK’s Financial Times has ranked the UCT GSB's EMBA programme among the best in the world for alumni satisfaction in its 2024 rankings, with over 92% of alumni expressing satisfaction with their degree. This achievement places the GSB's EMBA in the FT's global Top 100 and highlights the School's dedication to delivering world-class education at the very highest levels.
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