Rankings & Unique propositions

A Unique Learning Pathway

The NMMU Business School recognises the need for extensive leadership development at a number of levels within the organisation (from first line team leaders and supervisors to middle and senior management) apart from building capacity at executive management level.

Our programmes offer working individuals a unique learning pathway through which they are able to access university studies from an NQF level 4 through to a formal university qualification of NQF 6 and above.

Studying on a part-time basis while continuing to work full-time is ideal for those who might not have had the opportunity to obtain a formal qualification.

Our unique learning pathway provides development and opportunities unique to your needs. Progression depends on academic performance and specific entrance criteria. 

Our unique propositions: rankings, achievements & accolades

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Business School MBA ranks among the top 200 in the world (Eduniversal 2013/14 Global Ranking of Executive MBA degrees).

Eduniversal ranked ten African Executive MBA programmes among the top 200 in the world. Of those NMMU were among only seven Executive MBA programmes to receive a four-star rating, the highest possible grade (Eduniversal 2013/14 Global Ranking of Executive MBA degrees).

First “green” business school in South Africa - NMMU Business School is the first in South Africa to receive an official “green” design rating accreditation for a public and education building from the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA).

Awarded the “Business School Leadership Award” - at the 3rd annual Asia’s Best Business School Awards in Singapore, recognising thought leadership in Asian business schools (CMO Asia and the World Brand Congress).

The most affordable MBA in South Africa - The NMMU MBA students rank our programme as being the best value for money in South Africa. Available in Pretoria, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town and East London (Source: 2010 Financial Mail MBA Rankings/IPSOS Markinor).

Customised academic learning programmes - The NMMU Business School was amongst the top four South African business schools for the number of customised academic learning programmes presented (Source: 2010 Financial Mail Refocus/IPSOS Markinor).

Open enrolment executive education programmes - The NMMU Business School was amongst the top four South African business schools for the number of open enrolment executive programmes presented (Source: 2010 Financial Mail Refocus/IPSOS Markinor).

Best student supervisory support (as voted by own students) - The NMMU Business School MBA received the top accolade in the student supervisory support category by attaining the first place ranking in 2009 and 2010 (Source: 2009 and 2010 Financial Mail MBA Rankings/IPSOS Markinor).

Consistently meeting graduates' expectations after studies - The NMMU Business School was ranked as one of the top three South African business schools for meeting graduates' expectations for increased financial reward after studies (Source: 2009 Financial Mail MBA Rankings/IPSOS Markinor).

Top lecturers and facilitators - The South African private sector rated the NMMU Business School's lecturers and facilitators in top position (Source: 2009 Financial Mail MBA Rankings/IPSOS Markinor).

International media recognition - International media, including the New York Times, Washington Post and Boston Globe, acknowledged the role played by the NMMU Business School in shaping the future of another country through the post-conflict leadership programme and training for South Sudanese leaders after years of civil war.

International reputation and learning opportunity - The NMMU Business School and Ostfalia University (Germany) conducted scenario planning at VW's international head office in Germany. This included 153 global markets and the following brands: Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Skoda, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini and Scania.