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Master of Business Administration
& Postgraduate Programmes
Prospectus 2018
Innovate.
Seek opportunities.
Break away from the conventional thinking and continually build a culture of excelling your efforts. Welcome to the blue ocean strategy of thinking.
Welcome to REGENT Business School. members of HONORIS United Universities,
Our MBA is designed to develop managers which was launched in July 2017 in London.
and leaders for both the local and global HONORIS United Universities is the first
markets. The programme is multidisciplinary Pan-African network of private higher
and is focused on integrating key areas education institutions built upon its unique
of management, enhancing leadership “collaborative intelligence” concept, and
potential and developing the critical skills brings together pioneering efforts of
required to succeed in a fast paced and leading tertiary education institutions in
dynamic business environment. Our MBA North Africa and Southern Africa. As a
provides graduates with the business whole, Honoris United Universities offers
management skills, tools, and expertise more than 100 degrees in fields including
which will enable them to add value to their Health Sciences, Engineering, IT, Business,
organisations and broader society. Law, Architecture, Arts and Design, Media,
MESSAGE The MBA challenge is for driven individuals
who are committed to making a positive
leadership contribution and unlock their
Education and Political Science.
We welcome you to REGENT Business
School and look forward to your joining our
FROM
potential. It is for individuals looking for an accredited MBA programme. We are certain
intellectual challenge, who will be energised that you will find it an inspiring, enjoyable
by the opportunity to embark on an exciting and life-enriching experience.
and demanding journey of development
THE
through learning and practice.
Since its inception, an entrepreneurial
spirit and inspired thinking have been
PRINCIPAL
part of REGENT’s fabric. Whether you
are constrained by location, cost, life
commitments or just by time, we are
passionate about giving you access to
higher education that fits with your
demanding, modern life. Graduates of our
MBA must stand tall among their peers from
local and international business schools of
good standing.
To this end, RBS’s academic and research
linkages extend to partnerships with
institutions in countries as far afield
Professor Marvin M Kambuwa
as Tunisia, Morocco, Russia, China,
Principal
Kazakhstan, India and the United Kingdom,
to name a few. REGENT is proud to
REGENT Business School
announce that it is one of the founding
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INTRODUCING
At the core of its institutional grounded its mission and and expertise from academic,
philosophy, REGENT purpose. To expand access professional, private, public
Business School (RBS) to higher education for and civil society sectors
is about innovation and young minds, leaders and from a range of countries
REGENT
entrepreneurship. It is about entrepreneurs to expand their across the globe. This active
nurturing and shaping leaders knowledge base and skills sets research focus coupled with
and entrepreneurs to have in order for Africa to be more the wealth of intellectual
an impact in their context. At competitive, expand trade capital, a pool of qualified
BUSINESS
RBS, understanding today’s and remove barriers to enter and experienced lecturers
important challenges that new markets. RBS’s annual and specialised experience in
confront business and society, student surveys show that delivering distance-learning
and discovering tomorrow’s RBS alumni hold executive programmes over the past
SCHOOL
interesting opportunities are and leading positions across two decades, has allowed
at the heart of our teaching Africa, the Middle East, RBS to design and deliver
and learning, research and Western Europe and Asia. effective higher education
community engagement. Further, the current student programmes for students
RBS is a niche Business population of RBS is very both in the public and private
School with a community of representative of the sectors.
passionate and dedicated demographic make-up
people who understand of communities in South
and appreciate that higher Africa and countries in the
education is now the center SADC region. The supported
of gravity of the development distance learning mode of
debate, and rightly so. delivery, carefully designed
More than 50 percent of the curricula as well as affordable
population of sub Saharan fee structures make RBS
Africa is younger than 25 programmes a preferred
years of age, and every year choice for persons in full-time
for the next decade, 11 million employment in particular.
youth are expected to enter RBS has established academic
the job market. This so-called and research linkages with
demographic dividend offers partner universities and
tremendous opportunities for research institutions in
Africa to build a formidable Africa, the United Kingdom,
base of human capital that Russia, China and India.
will serve as the key driver for This ensures that RBS staff,
the economic transformation students and alumni are
of this continent. It is continually exposed to
this context that RBS has international best practices
International
Partnerships
• Member Institution of HONORIS United
Universities
• Almaty Academy of Economics and
Statistics (Kazakhstan)
• YK Business School (Mauritius)
• Namibia Chamber of Commerce
• Gitam University (India)
• Shanghai University of International
Business and Economics (SUIBE) - China
International Quality confirmed by Accreditation
REGENT Business School is registered as a private higher education institution with
Recognition the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) (Registration certificate
number:2000/HE07/012). REGENT Business School has accreditation with the Council
on Higher Education (CHE).
RBS has held the prestigious ‘Two Palme’
award by the Eduniversal International The REGENT Business School Programmes are:
Scientific committee since 2008. This 1. Accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).
award acknowledges the quality of RBS 2. Recorded on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) by the South African
programmes as well as the international Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
influence in their delivery. As part of it’s 3. Registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
ongoing efforts to strengthen its African 4. Recognised by the Nambian Qualifications Authority (NQA).
roots, RBS participates in the Association 5. Recognised by the Mauritian Tertiary Education Commission (MTEC).
of African Business Schools (AABS) and 6. RBS is also a pipeline member of the Association of African Business Schools
is an active member of the South African (AABS).
Business Schools Association (SABSA).
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An Inspiring Choice.
Career-enhancing
programmes at a leading
Business School in
Africa.
GLOBAL
NETWORK
OF STUDENTS
When you enrol for the international practice and
MBA programme, you join ways of conducting business.
a network of like-minded Our graduates are competent
students and graduates and comfortable in national
spanning the world. RBS is and international business
a place where students find environments. Evidence of this
friendship, build their social comes through the annual RBS
and resource networks, learn survey of alumni, tracking the
and develop to be world- progress and achievements
class leaders. The Alumni of RBS graduates. RBS
Association of RBS exists to alumni population has shaped
promote and facilitate links the community with their
between REGENT Business distinct characteristics; highly
School and its alumni professional and talented,
community and to foster a energetic, supportive,
life-long commitment.RBS empathetic and innovative.
delivers its MBA programme Our graduates continue to
in various international hold executive positions in
locations through experienced countries as widely dispersed
faculty members. This as Hong Kong, Pakistan, UK,
offers opportunities for Saudi Arabia, Oman, Australia,
rich academic and cultural Kenya, Namibia, Botswana
exchange, enabling a and many other African
better understanding of countries.
CHOOSING
THE RBS
MBA DEGREE
The philosophy of the of emerging economies.
MBA programme at It is quite obvious that
REGENT Business School many of the emerging
is in congruence with the economies of the world are
institutional vision, mission experiencing a renaissance.
and core values, adding However, entrepreneurship,
further significance to the management and leadership
transformative business and skills development have been
management educational seriously lagging. Equally,
needs of global emerging issues of corruption, ethics,
economies. Furthermore, social responsibility and
it provides a global view environmental sustainability
of entrepreneurship, have left an indelible mark on
management and leadership the fabric of these economies.
perspectives, while embracing
the relevance of regional and
local context. In essence,
while RBS continues with
its quest to make business
and management education
affordable and accessible,
the primary aim of the MBA
programme is to shape and
nurture socially responsible
entrepreneurs, public and
private sector managers and
leaders for the renaissance
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A CHALLENGING CURRICULUM THAT LEADS
Impactful Effective
Leadership Communication
AN MBA FOR Enhanced Innovative
UNCONVENTIONAL
Emotional Transformation
Intelligence
THINKING
Critical Decision Influential
Making Change
Competences Initiation
CULMINATING IN
Enhanced
Professional Business
Behaviour Excellence
REGENT
The word entrepreneur originates from the French word, entrependre,
which means ‘to undertake’. In a business context, an entrepreneur
is one who organises, manages and assumes the risks of a business
enterprise.
BUSINESS The MBA at REGENT Business School encapsulates the following
salient aspects of preparing and developing an entrepreneurial spirit:
SCHOOL’S MBA
• Pioneering of change
• Contributing to value creation
• Innovative approaches to business
• Mitigating risk
DEVELOPS AND More importantly, the MBA will allow you to find your nich’e within the
private or public sector. This will enable:
• the creation of opportunities to be involved in the development of
policy imperatives
PREPARES AN • the analysis of economic variables
• an understanding of the nuances of culture that influence economic
and political issues, and
• insights into the global political economy.
ENTREPRENEURIAL Peter Drucker said: “The entrepreneur always searches for change,
responds to it, and exploits it as an opportunity.”
SPIRIT
The REGENT Business School MBA will prepare you to put Drucker’s
views into practice. In other words it will prepare you to understand
that an entrepreneur who can take an idea and transform the concept
into reality can bring to market a viable product or service that people
want or need.
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Prof Philip Stegen Dr Kogie Archary Prof Dhiru V. Soni Dr Willem Bester Mr Olivier Niyitegeka
BCom Acc (Hons) CA(SA) PhD DPhil DBA MCom
HIGHLY
It has to be fully appreciated that the fundamental and core issues the School is able
academics employed by the REGENT Business to provide a global view of the imperatives
School are individuals that hold, the highest of the intricate nuances that permeate
academic qualifications ranging from Masters political economy debates, the importance of
QUALIFIED
Degrees in Business Studies and the Social entrepreneurship in the contest of Africa as a
Sciences, including Doctoral Degrees in Public whole, and sees to it that, management and
Management, Philosophy and other fields of leadership perspectives are enhanced within its
engagement within academia. These faculty teaching and learning programmes. The long
AND
members derive from diverse academic and short of this approach is to embrace and
backgrounds and, have served at other nurture the relevance of the MBA programme
universities both locally and internationally to the regional and local contexts, by providing
and, some of them have been tried and tested quality, affordable and accessible education,
COMMITTED
technocrats and policy makers within the public for purposes of shaping and nurturing socially
service of the Republic of South Africa. This responsible entrepreneurs, public and private
diverse academic and public sector experiences sector managers, in order to meet the skills
hold them in good stead, in respect of the shortage that, not only confronts South
aim and philosophy of the REGENT Business Africa but Africa as a continent. The aim of
FACULTY School’s flagship programme, the Master’s
Degree in Business Administration (MBA).
The wide experience of these academics is
in congruence with the institutional vision,
the MBA programme in the context of Africa
is therefore, geared towards enhancing
critical debate in areas such as environmental
sustainability, ethics, and social responsibility
mission and core values, which very seriously and, to deal with issues such as corruption, and
addresses the transformation agenda of good governance that, must impinge upon
South Africa and Africa as a whole. The these emerging economies positively. The
REGENT Business School together with faculty with its diverse and wide experiences
its highly qualified and committed faculty are more than actively involved in research and,
adds further import to the transformative play a pivotal role in all aspects of curriculum
business and management educational needs development and, in so doing understand
of higher education, within the context of the facets of globalisation which bears direct
global emerging markets. In addressing these relevance to the teaching programme.THE MBA
The REGENT Business School MBA consists of twelve coursework modules (eleven
core modules and an elective module) and a dissertation component. The duration
of the programme is 20 months.
PROGRAMME
The programme structure is outlined as follows:
YEAR DURATION MODULES
STRUCTURE
1 Semester One • Strategic and Change Management
(6 months) • Accounting and Finance
• Leadership and Human Capital Development
• Governance and Sustainability
Semester Two • Managerial Economics
(6 months) • Strategic Marketing
• Information and Knowledge Management
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Global Political Economy
2 Trimester One • Entrepreneurship
Success is not just about (4 months) • Research and Statistical Methods
• Elective
getting a degree,
but developing the critical Trimester Two
(4 months)
• Dissertation
thinking and leadership
skills to support a *Refer to page 38 for RBS MBA access pathways and
successful career. admission requirements
www.regent.ac.za 11Russia Shanghai
STUDY International Study Tours
International Study Tours are organised for
MBA students. Some of the key objectives
TOUR
of the study tour are to:
• Enhance the classroom curriculum. Study
tours offer students and their faculty
adviser an intense, first-hand experience
of the business culture of their chosen
country or region.
• Introduce students to issues related to India
business globalisation.
• Ensure students understand how the advances in transportation, technology, infrastructure and
communication have dramatically increased the level of global interaction.
• Identify the socio-cultural implications in doing business locally and abroad.
• Expose students to the ideas, knowledge and skills of peers from other disciplines and cultures.
• Present networking opportunities for students.DELIVERING
THE MBA 1. Face to face interaction
Face to face contact is provided at a range of venues, dependent on student numbers.
These contact sessions are conducted over weekends to accomodate working professionals.
PROGRAMME 2. RBS Orientation session
All students will join us either online or physically for a RBS orientation, which will involve
lectures, case studies, group work, examination practice, networking and social events
along with study skills sessions.
3. Study materials and workbooks
At registration, each student receives a comprehensive study pack containing study
materials for each of their registered modules, a detailed academic calendar and other
The MBA programme is primarily offered relevant details of the academic programme, either included or shared via the Learner
through the distance mode of delivery. Management System (LMS). You will also have scheduled activities throughout each
module.
This includes a flexible blend of workshops
and lectures, syndicated learning and 4. Module co-ordinator
independent study as well as ongoing Module tutors will provide support for students. They will facilitate live sessions, moderate
academic support and mentoring by online discussions, make sure students are up to date with subject-relevant topical
academic staff. information, and generally oversee their development of study skills. Tutors will also be
available telephonically and by email.
The programme delivery is sensitive to
the diverse needs of students especially 5. Student Support
those who continue to work full-time while RBS has a dedicated student support division which provides a range of services supporting
studying. the holistic development of the student and is augmented by available academic support.
Provision is made for a wide range of support services, teaching resources and learning
resources that promote students’ academic skill and success at all levels of study. Additional
support ranging from managing the challenges of distance studies, to professional
individual and group counselling services are made available to students.
www.regent.ac.za 13THE MBA
The MBA degree is offered through a delivery format referred to at RBS as the
‘Supported Distance’ MBA. This format is geared towards students who prefer
increased contact through their studies.
SUPPORTED
MBA students on the ‘Supported Distance’ format attend lectures, undertake
case study analysis, business simulations and group work.
Advantages of the ‘Supported Distance’ programme
DISTANCE
Attending lectures together with the same group of students offers:
• A network of colleagues with lasting business and social contacts
• Dedicated study time and interaction with experienced academics
PROGRAMME
• Increase in one on one tuition time
• Engagement in debate surrounding topical issues
Examination venues
Examinations are written in a number of venues across South Africa as well as
in Namibia and Swaziland.THE MBA CURRICULUM
Strategic and Change
Management
Within the context of the REGENT Business accounting, quantitative methods, In today’s volatile environment, with the
School (RBS) MBA Philosophy, the RBS MBA marketing, finance, organisational structure accelerated rate of change, organisations
curriculum aims at developing a student’s and strategic management. The RBS MBA that successfully manage strategic initiatives
intellectual ability, executive personality and prepares students to think critically about save more money and are poised to gain an
managerial skills through an appropriate business issues in order to enable them to advantage over their competitors. Today,
blending of business and multi-disciplinary develop strategic level understanding and there is much talk about change management
education. The MBA curriculum provides demonstrate comprehension of complex because organisations live in a much more
students with a comprehensive management theoretical constructs in the major business dynamic environment than in the past. The
education of globally recognised best disciplines. purpose of this module is to enable students
practices with flexibility of their adaptation to make a strategic diagnosis based upon the
to indigenous entrepreneurial and societal analysis of the competitive environment and
context. The curriculum of the programme the identification of the strategic capability of
ascends from general management education their organisation in a context of a dynamic
to specialisation in diverse business fields. environment.
General management skills like oral and
written communication, decision-making,
leadership, and teamwork developed
among the students at the initial level of the
programme will provide them with a solid
foundation for more advanced studies at the
elective level during subsequent stages. Core
modules taught integrate information and
theories from various disciplines, including
communication, economics,Managerial Strategic Global Political
Economics Marketing Economy
Managerial economics applies economic Every organisation needs to have clear It is generally accepted that the world has
theory and methods to business and marketing objectives, and the major route to experienced multifaceted and revolutionary
administrative decision making. Managerial achieving organisational goals will depend change over the last four decades or so. A
economics prescribes rules for improving on strategy. It is important, therefore, to be shift is taking place from the traditional,
managerial decisions. Managerial economics clear about the difference between strategy largely bipolar, to a multipolar, world order.
also helps managers recognise how economic and tactics. The purpose of this module is to The notion of political economy underlines
forces affect organisations and describes create an understanding of how marketing the fact that politics and economics are
the economic consequences of managerial management creates value in an organisation closely linked in all countries. The challenges
behaviour. It links traditional economics with by examining the core principles of the and complexities facing organisations cannot
the decision sciences to develop vital tools marketing concept and amplifying the be separated from broader international
for managerial decision making. Managerial elements of a marketing strategy. developments. Organisations operate in a
economics is concerned with the business global world where economies and societies
firm and the economic problems that are intertwined. Within the context of global
business management need to solve. It is the competition and trade, countries are tied
integration of economic theory and business via their business economic structures. The
practice for the purpose of facilitating module defines the study of international
decision-making and forward planning by political economy, summarises major
management. analytical frameworks in the field, and
identifies current debates. The aim of this
module is to provide students with an
understanding of the relationship between
economics and politics as academic
disciplines.
www.regent.ac.za 17THE MBA CURRICULUM Governance and Leadership and Human Operations and Supply Sustainability Capital Development Chain Management Governance failures both locally and In this competitive global economy, managers Operations and Supply Chain Management is internationally have filled the media and must continuously seek ways of improving concerned with the management of resources have negatively impacted on confidence in human capabilities and the performance of and activities that produce and deliver goods the free market system. The sheer size and organisations in order to compete, survive and services to customers. complexity of business makes it difficult and thrive. In addition, one of the main Efficient and effective value chain activities to understand all the potential problems differences between success and failure and operations provide an organisation which lie in wait for apparently successful in any organisation is how its leadership with major competitive advantages since the organisations.Globalisation and the pervasive optimises the use of its human capital ability to respond to customer and market use of technology add further complications. resources to take advantage of strategic requirements quickly, at a low cost, and with It is also acknowledged that human activity opportunities. This module details the task high quality, is vital to attaining profitability has an influence on the environment and eco- and scope of human resources management and growth through increased market share. systems in general. Sustainability is the need in the context of a legislative framework and As competition becomes fiercer in an to allow the natural world to refresh itself a dynamic organisational micro, task and increasingly open and global marketplace, a while providing sufficient resource for human macro environment. In addition, the module company’s survival and growth becomes life. The primary purpose of this module is presents a critical review of the phenomenon greatly contingent on its ability to run its therefore to outline the need for governance of leadership. operations efficiently and to exploit its measures in the private and public sectors resources productively. Thus this module and to enable students to reflect on values focuses on the concepts, issues, and and levels of integrity in being a professional techniques for efficient and effective value manager. chain activities and operations.
Accounting and Information and Knowledge Entrepreneurship
Finance Management
The purpose of this module is to enable Early ideas of information and knowledge This module aims to equip the student
the student to make strategic financial application have changed into looking at with knowledge about the critical roles of
decisions as part of the financial management awareness application showing peoples’ innovative entrepreneurship and business
process which is critical to the success of any availability and activities. All enterprises, management in the creation of employment
organisation. This module will also enable the whether in the private or public sector, and development of a country’s economy.
student to develop practical skills applicable need excellent information and knowledge After the completion of this module, the
to interpreting financial statements, strategies to succeed. The combined student will have gained knowledge about
budgeting, cash-flow analysis, analysing knowledge of the employees is in many the role of integrating business management
organisational costs and making short- cases considered to be the main asset of concepts in a technical and innovative
term and long-term investment decisions. an organisation. The information that the setting to meet today’s dynamic business
The study of this module will also enable knowledge is based upon can, to some extent, environmental requirements. The study
students to recognise the various sources of be stored and made available for everybody of this module will also enable students
finance, evaluate the various costing systems within the organisation. The purpose of this to understand how the integration of
and design techniques for the effective module is to review the value of information entrepreneurial and business management
management of working capital. as a resource to the value chain of an processes enhance organisational
organisation and examine the management of performance.
information and the information technology
function in an organisation. This module also
equips students with knowledge, skills and
approaches to information and knowledge
management in organisations.
www.regent.ac.za 19The MBA Curriculum Electives
(one to be selected)
Healthcare Public Sector Islamic Finance
Management Management and Banking
This module is concerned with the The purpose of this module is to expose Islamic Financial institutions have grown
management of healthcare organisations students to current trends within the public rapidly in recent years achieving growth rates
in an environment of dynamic challenges. sector with a particular focus on issues of in excess of 15% per annum. Following the
It examines the context in which healthcare relevance to business. Whilst much of the global economic meltdown of 2007/2008
occurs and explores dimensions of functional content makes specific reference to South there has been increased attention in interest
management relating to healthcare Africa, substantial attention is given to other in Islamic Banking and Finance. Islamic
organisations. These include strategic parts of Africa, particularly those which have finance derives its intrinsic strength from
management, change management, historically emerged from British rule. The the moral precepts embodied within the
communication management, financial study of public sector Management covers Islamic tradition which is consistent with the
management, marketing management and a multitude of topics. The principal ones principles of the Shari’ah (Islamic Law). Islamic
human resource management. In addition, included are public finance and development products are proving to be competitive since
there is a large focus on the management (state budgets, development plans etc.), they focus on ethics and are fast attracting
of HIV and AIDS. The aim of this module local government with particular reference to not only Muslims, but non-Muslims as well. In
is to enable students to apply theoretical service delivery, ethical issues relating to the South Africa, initiatives have been put in place
knowledge to the analysis of practical conduct of public officials, the processes by to facilitate Islamic Banking and Finance,
problems in healthcare management and which policies are made and implemented, such as the amendment of Tax Laws, in order
to be able to utilise financial and economic the significance of new technologies for how to attract petrodollars from the Middle East
analysis for the provision of healthcare governments now operate and strategic countries and to make South Africa the hub of
services. planning and management. Emphasis Islamic Banking on the African continent. The
will be placed on carrying out research on overwhelming demand for Islamic windows
public sector topics to include study of in the conventional banks has resulted in an
policy documents such as ‘white papers’ and increasing demand for professionals to be
development plans, and interviewing officials, conversant with the principles and intricacies
service providers and members of the public of Islamic Banking and Finance.
requiring service delivery.Educational Management Project
and Leadership Management
Engaging in Educational Management and The module aims to develop governance, Contemporary industries require project
Leadership (EML) at the MBA level will communication, interpersonal and financial management to build infrastructure,
prepare learners for leadership positions in skills in a way that enables educators to implement changes, deliver services and
schools, universities and other institutions draw from both theory and practice of improve quality. This module focuses
that cater for the culture of teaching and management. Educational management on project management and upper
learning. This module offers advanced is associated with schools as well as management skills to produce professional
academic insight that leads to informed institutions of higher learning like colleges project managers. The module enhances
educational management or educational and universities. Educational management the capacity of managers to improve
administration and leadership. Effective professionals may also contribute to production and service delivery, thereby
leaders and education managers must find governmental agencies, private companies, contributing to organisational effectiveness.
new ways to address regulatory, leadership and not-for-profit organisations. Students The module also provides for the attainment
and management challenges to incorporate working in the field of educational of quantitative skills in project finance and
contemporary prospects and opportunities management may function as policy-makers, project management. Project management
in the educational environment. Present day researchers, or consultants to help evaluate impacts directly on the growth and
educational complexities have engineered and develop ways to enrich and enhance the advancement of most modern organisations
various initiatives to push for knowledge and educational system at all levels. and is a much-sought-after qualification,
skills transformation to bring about change and serves as a management discipline
in innovation, technology, human resources, which underpins much economic activity.
teacher/lecturer qualities and accountability. Studying project management is not only a
This module is designed to meet the need of good option for people who wish to pursue a
educational managers in the pressing climate career in this field, but also for anyone who
of constant change. It incorporates the latest is often involved in projects, or works in an
strategic thinking in educational leadership environment where projects are carried out
and management. frequently.
www.regent.ac.za 21Research with impact.
REGENT Business
School sees learning and
RESEARCH research as connected
aspects of the student
AND experience.
DISSERTATION
The MBA Dissertation
The concluding element of the MBA programme is choosing
a research topic, applying suitable research methods in an
organisational context and then analysing and reporting on the
results in a dissertation of between 12 000 to 15 000 words. The
dissertation draws together the threads running through the
MBA programme. It gives the student an opportunity to apply
general issues of management to an area of specialisation. As
the dissertation is a science-based business research project,
the student first learns appropriate research methods. The
research project and dissertation aim to identify and explore a
significant management issue while also meeting personal career
aims, academic standards and in many instances organisational
objectives.The dissertation is likely to focus on one of the following:
• Identification and research of a business or management issue
of interest or value to students in their careers.
• An organisation-based project, generally with the student’s
employer.
• The investigation of a business concept, which could lead to
self-employment or a business start-up.
Dissertation Support
Once the research proposal has been submitted and approved,
a research supervisor is allocated to the student. The supervisor
will be a specialist in the field of study which the student wishes
to investigate and will provide assistance during the dissertation
writing process. In addition, the research department and library
will be available for help with sourcing material required for
writing up the dissertation.
Research clinics could also be held to aid progress and help
overcome obstacles en route to successful completion.
Such thorough dissertation support enables the student to
work conscientiously, give of her/his best and complete the
dissertation in the allocated time.
www.regent.ac.za 23Maluta Mukhezakule
Chief Facilitator
South African Airways Technical
REGENT Business School is professional and
continually support their students. The skills and
knowledge which I have taken from studying at
REGENT has been beneficial for strategic management
with my company which leads to effective results.
Queen Mashigoane
HR Analyst
Sasol
This was truly a team effort; I extend my gratitude to
the wonderful staff at REGENT Business School who
RBS CURRENT always went the extra mile in ensuring that students
are well supported.
STUDENTS
Janine van Rooyen
National Customer Development Manager
Unilever
REGENT Business School has been a constant support
AND ALUMNI structure throughout my MBA studies which is a key
importance for distance learning.
Kevin Distiller
Director
Latitude 26
Founder and Director of Latitude 26, an Organistaional
Psychology consultancy. Kevin has worked with various
NGOs and government organisations, as well as with
multinationals and blue chip companies.
Thomas K. Iindji
Chairperson for the Northern NCCI
Namibia
The RBS MBA program has provided me with additional
insight and assisted with understanding the deeper
needs of the businesses I serve. It has helped with the
appropriate working tools, techniques and strategies to
easily find my way through business analysis and senior
leadership for better decision making.POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
IN MANAGEMENT
Course On completion of this qualification, graduates
Introduction will be able to:
The Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PG Dip Man) is a 1 year • Apply quantitative methodologies in making work-based decisions
qualification that enables students with relevant work experience • Apply scientific enquiry and research methods
and appropriate qualifications to further develop their functional • Utilise technology to solve work-based problems
and reflective competencies in management, leadership and • Display research skills in solving work related problems in the
administration. management of a range of organisations
• Contribute towards the extension of knowledge on business
The programme aims to develop an integrated conceptual management, leadership and administration
understanding, synthesis and critical application of specialised • Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyse and solve management
qualitative and quantitative issues in management. The qualification and commercial problems
is directed towards students having relevant work experience and • Acquire an understanding of how to manage resources and processes
occupying middle and senior management positions and who have in a business context
completed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification. • Contribute to the resolution of socio-economic problems of a
developing Southern Africa in an ethical and responsible manner
This qualification will enable students to develop in-depth, discipline • Articulate vertically to REGENT Business School’s Master of Business
specific skills and applied competence in the private and public sectors Administration (MBA) Degree programme
that will provide opportunities for personal intellectual growth, more
purposeful employment and making a contribution to society. Admission Requirement:
The qualification will empower graduates to solve problems in a • A Bachelor’s Degree, Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification
focused way and to effectively manage and allocate resources, to • At least 2 years of managerial work experience
Communicate effectively and to contribute to knowledge and socio-
economic transformation in a responsible and ethical manner.Articulation Pathway:
Students who successfully complete the
Postgraduate Diploma in Management can
enrol for the REGENT MBA.
Postgraduate Diploma in Management
Opportunities for Credits
MBA Degree
Duration: 20 Months
Programme Structure
YEAR 1
Semester 1
General Management
Marketing Management
Business Research
Semester 2
Financial Management
Economics
Operations and Innovation Management
www.regent.ac.za 27POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
IN ACCOUNTING
Course On completion of this qualification, graduates
Introduction will be able to:
The Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) is a one year • Display the necessary competencies to successfully complete the
programme that prepares students for the Initial Test of Competence SAICA ITC examination.
(ITC) or the Board 1 examination set by the South African Institute • Be equipped technically for a career as a chartered accountant.
of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). The Postgraduate Diploma in • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the theories and
Accounting is a distance programme supported by regular lectures practices relating to Financial Accounting, Management Accounting,
and tutorials. Auditing and Taxation in the context of business and commerce and
management.
* New programme to be offered in 2018. • Demonstrate the ability to communicate in a rational and logical
Kindly contact the institution for more information on the manner
programme offering. • Identify and solve real-world problems pertaining to Financial
Accounting, Management Accounting, Finance, Auditing and
Taxation in the context of business
and commerce and management.
• Be able to analyse and evaluate data in order to justify sound and
rational decisions
Admission Requirement:
An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent
qualification.Articulation Pathway:
Students who successfully complete the
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting can
enrol for the REGENT MBA.
Postgraduate Diploma in Accountng
MBA Degree
Duration: 20 Months
Programme Structure
YEAR 1
Advanced Financial Accounting
Advanced Auditing
Advanced Managerial Accounting and
Finance (MAF)
Advanced Taxation
www.regent.ac.za 29POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT
AND LEADERSHIP
Course On completion of this qualification, graduates
Introduction will be able to:
The Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership • Apply quantitative methodologies
(PG Dip EML) is a one-year postgraduate qualification that seeks to • Acquire academic and professional knowledge required for
develop capacity in management and leadership in an educational leadership of educational institutions
management context. The focus of the programme is to improve the • Apply management principles in an educational context
practice of management and leadership in the educational sector. • Administer financial resources in an educational institution
• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the functioning of an
It is directed towards persons who hold, or are aspiring to hold, educational institution
management responsibilities within educational institutions. The • Display knowledge of the provisions of relevant legislation relating
programme enables students with an education background to develop to the governance of educational institutions
integrated and functional reflective competencies in educational • Be aware of the implications of information and communication
management. It is intended for educational managers and those technology
aspiring to occupy managerial positions in educational institutions.
Admission Requirement:
The programme examines issues such as management principles,
educational governance, leadership in education, financial • A Bachelor’s Degree, Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification
management in educational institutions and the use of information • At least 2 years of managerial work experience
technology in education.*Continuous Professional
Teacher Development
Practising teachers, registered with the
South African Council for Educators (SACE),
qualify for continuous professional teacher
development (CPTD) points on successful
completion of the programme. The PG Dip
EML is endorsed by the SACE.
Programme Structure
YEAR 1
Semester 1
Principles of Educational Management
Leadership in Education
Governance in Education
Semester 2
Using Information Technology
Financial Decision Making in
Educational Management
Research in Educational Management
www.regent.ac.za 31POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ISLAMIC
FINANCE AND BANKING
Course On completion of this qualification, graduates
Introduction will be able to:
The course is aimed at providing a deeper understanding of both • Communicate clearly with clients and manage stakeholder
Islamic Finance and Banking and is intended for graduates. The course relationships in an ethical and professional manner.
discusses the concepts of Islamic Finance and prohibitions in terms • Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse the fundamentals of
of financial transactions and also the application of these concepts Islamic finance and banking.
in the real world of finance. The prohibitions have broad implications • Critically evaluate the existing Islamic finance and banking products
in structuring contracts dealing with financial transactions including and services vis a vis conventional banking.
investments in line with the rules and processes laid down by the • Analyse and evaluate the social responsibility features of the
Shari’ah. Students will also develop analytical skills and discuss the interest-free banking system.
causes of failures of financial regulation and policies. • Differentiate between interest-free Capital Markets, Islamic Venture
Capital and Islamic financial instruments.
The purpose of this programme is to equip students with the • Apply the techniques, methodologies and theories pertaining to
necessary knowledge, skills and abilities in order to further their Islamic product development issues.
understanding of Islamic Finance and Banking in all forms. It is aimed • Assess the importance of corporate governance, regulation and
at providing deeper understanding of Islamic Banking and Finance supervision in the field of Islamic Finance and Banking.
vis-à-vis Conventional Banking. This programme will also assist • Demonstrate a comprehensive and systematic knowledge base of
practitioners in developing a much needed Islamic secondary financial Islamic Finance and Banking.
market. The programme has been designed to:
Admission Requirement:
1. Provide a professional qualification for commerce and finance
graduates to initiate a career in the banking sector. • An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma or
2. Enhance career opportunities for those who are already in the equivalent qualification, and
banking sector but require a professional qualification. • Two years of work experience
* New programme to be offered in 2018.
Kindly contact the institution for more information on the
programme offering.Articulation Pathway:
Students who successfully complete the
Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Finance and
Banking can enrol for the REGENT MBA.
Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic
Finance and Banking
MBA Degree
Duration: 20 Months
Programme Structure
YEAR 1
Semester 1
Introduction to Islamic Economics and
Finance
Islamic Commercial Law and Contracts
Evolution of Interest Based Banking
Semester 2
Islamic Venture Capital and Financial
Markets
Corporate Governance, Regulations and
Supervision in Islamic Banks
Research Project
www.regent.ac.za 33POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Course On completion of this qualification, graduates
Introduction will be able to:
The Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management will provide • Communicate effectively and manage stakeholder relationships in an
project management skills and knowledge to persons who have ethical and professional manner.
discipline specific knowledge and experience. As organisations are • Demonstrate evidence of self-directed learning.
becoming increasingly project based, these skills will enable persons • Analyse and evaluate data in order to justify sound and rational decisions.
to design and execute multiple projects to operationalise the strategic • generate and manage projects in an integrated manner to build
objectives of the institution. organisational capacity to successfully execute projects.
• Apply appropriate project management techniques and
Project management is regarded as a useful competence to deliver methodologies to real life scenarios.
products and services on time, within budget and according to • Display knowledge of corporate governance, risk management, and
predetermined quality specifications. The programme aims to allow strategic management.
students to develop competencies associated with effective project • Analyse scenarios related to identifying and solving problems in the
management practices. context of project management
• Integrate skills and knowledge to produce holistic solutions to real-
* New programme to be offered in 2018. life problems and challenges
Kindly contact the institution for more information on the
programme offering. Admission Requirement:
• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma or
equivalent qualification, and
• Two years of managerial work experience.Articulation Pathway:
Students who successfully complete
the Postgraduate Diploma in Project
Management can enrol for the REGENT MBA.
Postgraduate Diploma in Project
Management
MBA Degree
Duration: 20 Months
Programme Structure
YEAR 1
Semester 1
Project Integration Management
Project Procurement and Supply Chain
Management
Project Cost Management
Semester 2
Project Leadership
Project Risk Management
Project Quality Management
www.regent.ac.za 35BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
HONOURS DEGREE
Course On completion of this qualification, graduates
Introduction will be able to:
The Bachelor of Commerce Honours (BCom Hons) degree is a 1 year • Analyse and solve managerial challenges
programme that seeks to develop capacity in managers or persons • Demonstrate competency in the management of private enterprises,
who are aspiring to hold management responsibilities within the departments or sections of organisations to the benefit of all
commercial sector. stakeholders
• Interpret and critically evaluate evidence and data objectively
The programme enables students to develop integrated functional • Recognise and respond to change within organisations
and reflective competences in business and general management by • Demonstrate competency in the execution of the tasks of planning,
examining issues relating to Marketing Management, Human Resource organising, leading and controlling in the different fields of strategic
and Industrial Relations Management, Strategic Management, management, marketing, finance, human resources, research and
Financial Management, as well as undertaking research directed operations management
towards business and management. • Demonstrate competencies in research including data collection,
analysis, interpretation and recommendations
This provides students with cutting edge advanced management skills • Undertake research in key business fields
by exposing them to the functional areas of business and management • Articulate vertically to REGENT Business School’s Master of Business
at a postgraduate level, and ensures that they are prepared for the Administration (MBA) Degree programme
challenges of the global economy.
Admission Requirement:
• A Bachelor of Commerce Degree or equivalent qualificationArticulation Pathway:
Students who successfully complete the
BCom Honours can enrol for the REGENT
MBA.
BCom Honours Degree
Opportunities for Credits
MBA Degree
Duration: 20 Months
Programme Structure
YEAR 1
Semester 1
Human Resource and Labour Relations Management
Economics
1 Elective (one of the following):
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Purchasing Management
Operations Management
Financial Management
Healthcare Management
Investment Management
Semester 2
Marketing Management
Strategic Management
Research Project
www.regent.ac.za 37REGISTERING FOR
THE PROGRAMME
Admission requirements for the MBA programme
• An appropriate Honours Degree or equivalent NQF level 8 qualification or;
• An appropriate Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent NQF 8 level qualification or;
• A professional Bachelor’s Degree (4 years) at NQF level 8 (480 credits)
In addition the applicant must:
(i) be 25 years of age or older and;
(ii) have at least three years of working experience.
MBA Access Pathways
3 Year Bachelor’s 4 Year Bachelor’s RBS Honours/
Degree/ NQF Degree/ Honours/ RBS Postgraduate
Level 7 or equivalent Postgraduate Diploma
Diploma or
Equivalent
Honours or Opportunities for
Postgraduate Diploma Credits
MBA Degree MBA Degree MBA Degree
Duration: Duration: Duration:
32 Month Programme 20 Month Programme 20 Month Programme
Admission requirements for Postgraduate Diploma Qualifications?
• A Bachelor’s Degree, Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification
• At least 2 years of managerial experience
Admission requirement for Honours Qualification?
• A Bachelor’s Degree, Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualificationAPPLICATIONS,
FEE STRUCTURE
AND PAYMENT
How are the fees structured?
Flexible fee payment options are designed to provide greater
flexibility to students
Payment options:
• Cash Payment - Early Bird Discount
• Payment Plan A - Deposit Plus 4 Instalments
• Payment Plan B - Deposit Plus 8 Instalments
• Payment Plan C - Deposit Plus 10 Instalments
Fees include:
Registration, modules pack and course materials, workshop
attendance, academic and admin support and main
examination costs.
How to Apply?
Applicants are required to submit the following:
• Completed Application and Registration documents
• Certified copies of all educational qualifications and
academic transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Reference letters (at least 2)
• A portfolio of evidence (for RPL candidates)
• Certified copy of an identity document or passport
• Letter of company sponsorship (if applicable)
• 2 Passport sized photographs
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