Apply for an MBA

Closing date for applications

• The closing date for the January and February intakes of the MBA is 30 October.
• The closing date for the June intake of the Modular MBA is 15 April.

Before you complete the application form

Take the SHL or GMAT selection test, write three essays (see below), prepare a comprehensive CV, get certified copies of your academic records and pay your application fee. Next, apply directly on the USB website by completing the application form online, and upload your supporting documents.

Write three essays

Write an essay of approximately 250 words on each of the following topics:

• Competencies: Your achievements, developed abilities and significant learning to date, and areas of competence that you still need to develop.
• Career objectives: Where would you like to be five and ten years after completing your MBA and how do you intend getting there?
• Personal motivation: How do you deal with adversity and stress, what keeps you motivated and focused, and how do you intend coping with the additional stress that the MBA will create?

Apply in four steps

• Do a selection test: Make an appointment for a GMAT or SHL selection test.
• Pay your application fee: Find the bank details below.
• Apply online: Complete the online MBA application form. You will be able to complete the form incrementally without losing information.
• Upload your supporting documentation online:
  • Proof of application fee payment
  • Detailed CV
  • Three essays
  • Certified copies of degree certificates (which must include a transcript of the subjects)
  • Proof of school-leaving mathematics results
  • Selection test results (if these were not sent to the USB directly)
  • A copy of your ID (or passport for non-South African students)
  • A marriage certificate (where the applicant's new surname does not match that on the degree certificates)

Payment details

Bank: Standard Bank
Type of account: Cheque Account
Account number: 073003069
Branch name: Stellenbosch
Branch code: 050610
SWIFT code: SBZAZAJJ.

Proof of payment of your application fee can also be e-mailed to mba@usb.ac.za.

Further information

 PDF of comprehensive MBA brochure in English [Read]
 PDF of comprehensive MBA brochure in English [Print / Download]

 PDF of comprehensive MBA brochure in Afrikaans [Read]
 PDF of comprehensive MBA brochure in Afrikaans [Print / Download]