University of Stellenbosch Business School

The USB’s MPhil in Management Coaching is aimed at managers, leaders, HR specialists and learning facilitators in all industries. It holds significant value for all people working with the human aspect of transferring knowledge, and those that support growth, facilitate the forming of meaningful relationships and help toenhance performance.
This modular programme runs over two years and consists of two phases: a class programme presented on the USB campus, and research and development.

Phase 1 – class programme: Students have to attend four modules of one week each on the USB campus during the first year. During this time, they will be exposed to various models to discover their own particular framework for coaching. Coaching practice, case studies and assignments form part of this phase of the programme.
Phase 2 – professional assessment: Students’ coaching competence is assessed both in terms of their ability to convey their personal coaching approach and style, and in terms of authentically displaying coaching skills which resonate with their own model. This phase takes one week at the beginning of the second year.
Phase 3 – research and development: Students have to complete a research report during the second year of enrolment. During this phase, a tutor will be assigned to each student based on the student’s field of interest. Students may schedule a number of face-to-face sessions with their tutors to discuss coaching issues that may arise. The cost of up to five of these sessions is included in the tuition fees.
Throughout – triad practice, supervision and coaching: A significant part of the students’ journey is to coach and be coached. They must complete a number of hours (to be communicated) in these sessions. This is to be self-funded and the cost of this is not included in the programme fees.

The content of the MBA is structured into three phases, namely

Business Fundamentals
Management in Context
Management Enhancement

Phase 1 and Phase 2 consist of class contact sessions, while Phase 3 consists of various options.
The preparation for and writing of the research report will run parallel to Phases 2 and 3.
PHASE 1: MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALSThis phase prepares students to operate in a business environment by covering the basic tools and frameworks required for business decision-making. The detailed content of the basic management tools is defined by that which is required in the Management in Context phase (Phase 2). The following modules are delivered during this phase:

Business Fundamentals
Personal Skills Development (Information Literacy, Presentation Skills and Writing Skills)
Economics for Managers
Decision Analysis
Management Accounting
Leadership Orientation and Context
Research Methodology

PHASE 2: MANAGEMENT IN CONTEXTThis phase is structured in three broad and overlapping learning clusters: Individual, Organisation and Environment. The following modules are delivered during this phase:

Business Finance
Operations and Information Management
Business Environment
Marketing Management
Strategic Management
Leadership Development

PHASE 3: MANAGEMENT ENHANCEMENTSpecialisation and management enhancement opportunities, which make out approximately 10% of the USB MBA, allow students to customise their MBA. This part of the programme offers the following:

Electives: These include the USB electives (a list of about 30 topics from which to choose), USB-ED programmes and electives presented on the international study tour
Field work: This includes consultation, internships and action learning projects.
International exchange opportunities: Students can complete part of their studies at the USB’s overseas partner schools.

Full-time MBA in Cape Town, South Africa
If you want to manage at senior management level, lead with confidence, go global, think critically and understand the integrated organization, USB s triple accredited MBA is perfect for you!
The MBA of the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) has been redesigned to better fulfill the needs of today’s students. The previous (longer) MBA, presented up till 2015, has now been restructured into a 213-credit programme on NQF Level 9. All formats of the USB MBA have been shortened and this takes effect from 2016.
Important: You must now have a 4-year Bachelor’s degree or an Honour’s degree or a 3-year Bachelor’s degree plus a Postgraduate Diploma before you are allowed entry into the new MBA.

Why choose USB s Full-time MBA?
 Here are some of the reasons why you should consider our Full-time MBA:

3 international accreditations: AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
Increased international exposure: In the Full-time MBA class, you will be joined by international students and exchange students from all over the world, allowing you to learn from their work experiences and cultural backgrounds. All MBA students also have to attend a compulsory International Study Module at a foreign business school (cost of module included in MBA fees)
Single-minded focus: Immerse yourself in your studies (11 months of classes) without the demands of a job
Preparation for a career change: Take a break from full-time employment and prepare yourself for a new career
Contact with business environment: Make the most of speaker and networking events in class and on campus to meet business leaders and industry experts.

PhD in Development Finance: Doctoral Degree Program at USB
The purpose of the internationally accredited PhD in Development Finance of the University of Stellenbosch Business School is to contribute to a crucial understanding of development finance and to support the growth agendas of South Africa, the greater African continent and beyond. It also leads to employable expertise.

Formal research on PhD level will contribute significantly to a crucial understanding of all aspects of development finance. It also leads to employable expertise.
This PhD is intended to develop research and discipline-based knowledge and skills in the field of Development Finance. The programme has been designed to help students develop the skills required to carry out advanced research and to equip them with a sound understanding of the principles and theories underpinning development finance practices.Hence, the program consists of:

A discipline-based core curriculum: This structured course-work component is non-credit bearing but candidates are required to pass the requisite courses and submit a comprehensive proposal before proceeding with the dissertation. Participants need to do three core courses at PhD level. Students who are not graduates of the USB s MPhil in Development Finance (MDevF) programme may be required to do three electives from the MDevF based on their areas of interest.
An independent research thesis: As a PhD student you will be expected to pursue supervised research, culminating in a doctoral dissertation which constitutes the examinable product for which the PhD degree is eventually awarded. This dissertation must:

Represent an original and significant contribution to the enrichment and advancement of knowledge on Development Finance
Demonstrate originality of thought, a theoretical underpinning, relevance to the discipline and rigour in execution
Create intellectual capital, which is the cornerstone of the knowledge society of the 21st century.

USB is a member of 2 global doctoral associations – EDAMBA and the GRLI’s Global Doctoral Alliance. These memberships hold benefits and create opportunities for USB’s doctoral students. USB’s PhD is also internationally accredited by the AACSB and EQUIS.

Postgraduate diploma in development finance part-time program in Cape Town
This part-time program provides managers with a clear understanding of the role of development finance, especially in Africa. The internationally accredited postgraduate diploma in development finance of the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) focuses on critical skills that will enable you to work in development finance environments. Students of this program will be equipped with the ability to contribute meaningfully to the design and implementation of development finance policies and projects.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Provide financial and operational input
Shape development projects and policies
Compile analytical papers and research reports
Understand small-scale enterprise development and finance

The content is structured into 6 core modules and 2 electives. You need to attend 2 blocks of classes over 1 year at the USB campus – which means you can study while your work.
The program is aimed at lower level to mid-level managers who typically work in the financial services industry, public institutions, banks, companies or corporates and who wish to prepare themselves for a career in development finance. Those who want to further their careers may consider the USB s MPhil in Development Finance followed by the PhD in Development Finance. The postgraduate diploma also makes development finance accessible for those who do not qualify for an MPhil.

MPhil in Futures Studies – University of Stellenbosch Business School – Capetown, S.A.
The internationally accredited MPhil in Futures Studies of the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) builds on the School’s Postgraduate Diploma in Futures Studies to deepen your understanding of futures concepts and futures tools.

As such, it is aimed at anyone who wants to bring about a more desirable future. It is also aimed at turning you into a professional futurist. This qualification will therefore equip decision makers and strategic planners with essential skills to make strategic long-term decisions so that they can deal with rapid and complex changes both locally and internationally. This is the only MPhil degree of its kind in Africa.
This programme runs over 2 years, covering 5 modules and a research assignment. The 5 modules are: Scanning the environment, Quantitative and qualitative futures studies methods, Demography, Technology futures and Applied futures studies.
Course content
The program runs over 2 years, covering 5 modules and a research assignment. The five modules are: Scanning the environment, Quantitative and qualitative futures studies methods, Demography, Technology futures and Applied futures studies.
The course content is presented through a series of lectures and workshops, delivered in blended learning format. With blended learning you can choose between on-campus classes and online classes. This makes the program convenient and accessible for busy business people and executives. It also means you can study while you work. Students have to be thoroughly prepared for blended learning lectures so as to extract optimal benefit from contact sessions.
For the course-based part of the program, you can choose between attending weekly classes (4-hour classes) on campus or, alternatively, downstreaming the classes by logging in and participating online using your own computer or device. Course material is composed of comprehensive course outlines, text books and journal articles.

Focusing on development finance and Africa’s growth needs, the internationally accredited Master’s Degree in Development Finance (MDevF) is the first programme of its kind in Africa.
This two-year modular programme is presented by the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) in Bellville, a northern suburb of Cape Town. Students have to attend four blocks of two weeks each at the USB during this time. Students also have to complete a research report.
CORE SUBJECTS AND ELECTIVES
The core subjects, electives and presentation of the students’ proposals for their research reports are covered in the class contact sessions. Students also need to write a research report. This is how the content is structured:
Blocks

Block 1: Corporate Governance, Quantitative Methods, Political and Economic Dimensions of Development in Africa, Research Methodology
Block 2: Issues in Banking and Finance, Project Finance, Quantitative Methods, Research Methodology
Block 3: Small-scale Enterprise Development, Research Methodology, one elective
Block 4: Research Methodology, two electives
Block 5: Research Methodology (presentations of proposals for MDevF research reports) and final assessments
Electives

Students have to choose three electives. The list of electives usually includes:

Microfinance
Environmental Finance
Infrastructure Finance
Emerging Financial Markets
Public Sector Finance
Project Management
Africa Country Risk and Return Analysis
Business Forecasting

The PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), also referred to as a doctorate, implies that the holder is in command of his/her field of study.
As a PhD student you will be expected to pursue supervised research, culminating in a doctoral dissertation which constitutes the examinable product for which the PhD degree is eventually awarded. This dissertation must:

Represent an original and significant contribution to the enrichment and advancement of knowledge in the chosen area
Demonstrate originality of thought, a theoretical underpinning, relevance to the discipline and rigor in execution
Create intellectual capital, which is the cornerstone of the knowledge society of the 21st century.

PhD in Business Management & Administration – Doctoral Degree Programme at USB 
The internationally reconized PhD in Business Management and Administration of the University of Stellenbosch Business School focuses on developing employable expertise through in-depth research.

To develop employable knowledge underpinned by theory and practice, PhD students conduct action research on real-world problems and develop personal and transferable skills which can be used in a range of applied situations.
USB s PhD is the first PhD outside Europe audited and approved by EDAMBA. It is also internationally accredited by the AACSB and EQUIS. USB is also a member of the Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative’s Global Doctoral Alliance​.
A combination of scientific rigor and managerial relevance
The executive PhD may be described as a practice-based program since knowledge is advanced partly by means of the professional application of the discipline. It combines scientific rigor and managerial relevance, and consequently PhD students must be able to demonstrate that they have a theoretical as well as a practical appreciation and understanding of their research area.
To develop employable knowledge underpinned by theory and practice, PhD students need to:

Conduct action research on challenging, real-world problems, and
Develop personal and transferable skills which can be used in a range of applied situations.

The aim is to link the two areas of theory and practice in such a way that this results in “hybrid vigor.”

MPhil in Development Finance: 2 year postgraduate course in Cape Town, South Africa
The MPhil in Development Finance (MDevF) of the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) covers all aspects of development finance, including a thorough understanding of the theories underpinning development finance practices. It also focuses on enterprise-level development finance and sustainable growth. This makes the MDevF a cri​tical-skills degree for Africa.

It is aimed at people who are involved with finance and financial management issues in developing countries.
With this qualification you will be able to:

Use specialised knowledge to develop Africa where it matters
Contribute towards sustainable development
Implement Africa-driven solutions
Shape finance policies and programmes
Conduct in-depth research
Understand the key role of DFIs and financial institutions

The MDevF is a 2-year modular program, which means that you have to attend 3 blocks of 2 weeks each on the USB campus in Cape Town. Off-campus you have to complete a research assignment. This enables students from all over the world to attend – even when working full-time.