Abstract
In recent years, Master of Business Administration (MBA) programmes and their curricula have been subjected to substantial scrutiny. However, the majority of studies have been confined to business schools in Western countries. By comparison, much less research is available on MBA programmes in developing countries, particularly those in Africa. In an effort to address this gap, this article examines MBA programmes in South Africa by first situating them within the global MBA curriculum debate. It then notes the need to move away from a generalist MBA programme to a specialized MBA in line with emerging global trends. Finally, it suggests a multidisciplinary approach to the redesign of the MBA curriculum.
Highlights
There is general consensus that the Master of Business Administration (MBA) is the flagship degree programme in the discipline of business and management education (Blackburn, 2011; Lundstrom, 2011; Rubin and Dierdorff, 2013)
One core research question has guided the study – what are the characteristics of South African MBA programmes as viewed from the standpoint of their curricula? By addressing this question, we seek to contribute to ongoing efforts to recalibrate the MBA curriculum
There are pertinent issues that need to be addressed in order to position South African business schools in an increasingly competitive environment
Summary
The purpose of this survey is to understand the landscape of MBA programmes in South Africa including the rationale, focus, learning outcomes, instructional methodology and target market of such programmes. The information collected in this survey is general and will not be used for the purposes of identifying specific programmes and/or institutions
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