Executive Education (Short Learning Programmes)
Applications & Registrations Open: 10 January to 28 February 2024
The business climate can change in the blink of an eye and leaders who respond swiftly and with agility have the most to gain. Keeping your knowledge and skills up to speed when time is of the essence is the purpose of the Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership’s executive education and professional development programmes.
Supported by evidence-led research, these short learning programmes are designed for specific contexts and relate to real-world challenges. Developed to cater for the various stages of your career, the programmes are relevant and responsive to your professional and career development.
Click here to apply for any one of our executive education programmes.
For more information about your programme programme of choice, contact our Business Development Specialist:
Dumisani Kewuti: kewutk@unisa.ac.za - 011 652 0263
Please contact our Programme Administrators for Applications & Registration:
Lindo Mdlalose: mdlalsl1@unisa.ac.za - 011 652 0291
Dineo Makgareetsa: makgadh@unisa.ac.za - 011 652 0239
2024 Executive Education Fees
|
Course Code |
Programme |
2024 Fees |
|
75280 |
Advanced Project Management Programme (APMP) |
R64 000 |
|
76770 |
Black Economic Empowerment Management Programme (Fast Track) |
R24 550 |
|
76770 |
Black Economic Empowerment Management Programme (Normal Track) |
R34 700 |
|
77107 |
Executive Development Programme (EDP) |
R64 000 |
|
77860 |
BBBEE-EDP |
R56 000 |
|
77109 |
Management Development Programme (MDP) |
R50 000 |
|
75256 |
Practical Project Management Programme (PPMP) |
R40 000 |
|
76769 |
Programme in Advanced Strategic Management (PASM) |
R24 499 |
|
77070 |
Advanced Short Course in Big Data Analytics |
R20 000 |
|
77088 |
Advanced Programme in Technology Entrepreneurship |
R72 000 |
|
77090 |
Advanced Short Course in Leading Authentically in a Technologically Disrupted World |
R28 000 |
|
77087 |
Executive Programme in Leadership, Ethics, Governance, and Sustainability |
R60 000 |
|
77089 |
Advanced Course in Digital Data-Driven and Decision-Making |
R35 000 |
|
76993 |
Short Course in Leading for Innovation |
R16 000 |
|
77108 |
Fundamental Management Programme (FMP) |
R30 000 |
* The current fees are subject to Unisa Council approval
MDP B-BBEE (fast track)
MDP B-BBEE (Fast Track) - R 24 550
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
The B-BBEE MDP is an initiative of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) to provide a standardised national curriculum for the B-BBEE verification industry. Unisa’s Graduate School of Business Leadership is one of only two institutions selected to partner with the dtic to deliver this programme. The target group is existing or prospective B-BBEE verifiers, B-BBEE consultants, private and public practitioners. This programme equips candidates with the tools and knowledge to work within the provisions of the B-BBEE Act 53 of 2003 and its various legislative updates, as well as other relevant policies. Qualified candidates would be suited to various positions in the B-BBEE space or to practise as Verification Professionals.
MDP B-BBEE (Normal Track)
MDP B-BBEE (Normal Track) - R34 700
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
The B-BBEE MDP is an initiative of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) to provide a standardised national curriculum for the B-BBEE verification industry. Unisa’s Graduate School of Business Leadership is one of only two institutions selected to partner with the dtic to deliver this programme. The target group is existing or prospective B-BBEE verifiers, B-BBEE consultants, private and public practitioners. This programme equips candidates with the tools and knowledge to work within the provisions of the B-BBEE Act 53 of 2003 and its various legislative updates, as well as other relevant policies. Qualified candidates would be suited to various positions in the B-BBEE space or to practise as Verification Professionals.
Fundamental Management Programme (FMP)
Fundamental Management Programme (FMP) - R30 000
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
This programme aims to equip entry-level managers with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills to handle fundamental management tasks and be team leaders in rapidly changing organisations. First-level managers such as supervisors and superintendents, as well as small business managers, enrol in the FMP to gain the management background necessary for self-development and promotion. Some students also use the FMP as a bridging course before embarking on more advanced management development programmes. The FMP has streams for participants from both the business and public sectors.
Leading for Innovation (LFI)
Leading for Innovation (LFI) - R16 000
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Few words in business and other organisations are used as often and as incorrectly as ‘innovation’. Yet, despite this lack of understanding on what innovation is and how to develop innovative organisations, it remains one of the most important functions of any organisation. In this course we focus on how to lead for innovation, exploring the processes and practices that leaders can use to boost innovation in their organisations.
Executive Development Programme (EDP)
Executive Development Programme (EDP) - R64 000
Duration: 1 year (Not available for second semester [June] intake)
In an environment that is increasingly digital, fluid and unpredictable, executives in both the public and private sectors must be adept strategists and innovators. The EDP, which uses the latest business technologies, develops executives to manage and lead organisations in strategic decision-making cognisant of global, national and organisational contexts. The programme combines global management insight, leadership acumen, strategic-thinking skills and hands-on implementation of e-business applications, a skills set that lends itself to success in the ever-changing information economy. The EDP has business and public sector streams.
Management Development Programme (MDP)
Management Development Programme (MDP) - R50 000
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
The MDP aims to equip middle managers to become more effective custodians of organisations and able to pursue the goals of excellence within their own organisations. The programme is designed to facilitate an understanding of and the ability to integrate and apply the key competencies required for each of the functional areas of busines
Advanced Project Management (APM)
Advanced Project Management (APM) - R64 000
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Cost and time overruns are common in projects across industries but can, with the appropriate knowledge and skills, be eliminated. The APM equips managers with the principles and know-how to complete projects on time, within budget and according to expectations and specifications. The six modules offer a practical, step-by-step approach to managing a project over its entire lifecycle – from inception to close-out. The APM is designed for current and prospective middle managers, as well as investors and developers, in all industries.
Practical Project Management (PPM)
Practical Project Management (PPM) - R40 000
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
This programme is highly sought-after in the marketplace as it equips entry-level managers with the skills to transform ideas into successful projects or ventures. Since its introduction in 1993, the programme has increasingly been updated to meet market needs. Its aim is to provide practical experience and knowledge in project management and it is designed to ensure that theoretical knowledge complements practice.
Programme in Advanced Strategic Management (PASM)
Programme in Advanced Strategic Management (PASM) - R24 499
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
There are few training courses on advanced strategic management, especially those with a focus on corporate-level strategy in the multi-business corporation. The PASM was developed to assist senior and middle managers to understand and integrate advanced strategic management requirements for organisational value, sustainability and success. The programme aims to equip students with advanced knowledge, skills and attitudes in strategic management, including strategic intelligence and analysis, strategic decision-making, managing change and strategic risk management.
Advanced Short Course in Big Data Analytics
Advanced Short Course in Big Data Analytics - R20 000
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
According to a study conducted by the World Economic Forum in 2020 each day there are 500 million tweets; 294 billion emails sent; 4 Peta bytes created on Facebook; 65 billion messages sent on WhatsApp. We are in the era of big data.
In a world where every business is a technology business, practitioners and business leaders are required to bring into organisations fresh ideas and perspectives, and early warnings of coming change. Big data has disrupted decision making and enterprises management, prompting practitioners and business leaders to make decisions more rapidly and to shape their capabilities to address environmental changes.
This course will enable practitioners and business leaders to process and analyse large data sets by using machine learning software.
- Download Big Data Analytics Brochure (PDF)
- Click here to apply
BBBEE Executive Development Programme
Broad-Based Black Economic Executive Development Programme (BBBBEE-EDP) - R56 000
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
In 2020 the B-BBEE Commission released a report on the National Status and Trends on broad-based economicempowerment (B-BBEE) for the calendar year 2019. Accordingto the report, for real and accelerated broad-based blackeconomic empowerment to be achieved, the mandatorycomponents of the B-BBEE Act must be applied consistently byboth the private and public sectors. In line with the concernsidentified in the report, during the period 2017 - 2019, theprogramme addresses the need for the development of anefficient transformation management tool to meet the changingtrends and industry challenges of the country to increase andstimulate the pace of transformation in the economy.