List of Courses Offered at Wits Business School, WBS: 2026/2027

The accredited list of postgraduate diploma, master’s, and doctorate programmes offered at Wits Business School (WBS) for 2026/2027 is published below, along with general admission requirements and official programme links.

All interested candidates who want to apply for admission to Wits Business School can find the full list of postgraduate programmes below, organised by qualification type. Each section includes the official WBS programme link and a general indication of admission requirements. For exact entry criteria, fees, and application deadlines for the 2026 cycle, visit the individual programme pages on the official WBS website at www.wbs.ac.za/academic-programmes.

LIST OF POSTGRADUATE COURSES OFFERED AT WITS BUSINESS SCHOOL (2026)

Below is the updated and verified list of all postgraduate diploma, master’s, and doctorate programmes offered at Wits Business School for 2026.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

The MBA is WBS’s flagship qualification for senior professionals seeking to develop broad leadership and general management capabilities. Four distinct MBA formats are available for 2026:

MBA (Generalist)
MBA in Healthcare Leadership
WITS-KEDGE Global Executive MBA .
MBA Modular Format

Note: The MBA is a two-year part-time programme with a total 2026 tuition fee of R387,420. A well-crafted motivation letter is a required and important part of the MBA application, used to articulate your professional journey and leadership goals.

MASTER OF MANAGEMENT (MM) — SPECIALIST DEGREES

The MM (NQF Level 9) is for mid-career professionals seeking deep expertise in a specific business discipline rather than broad general management skills. Six MM programmes are offered for 2026:

Master of Management in Finance and Investment
Master of Management in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
Master of Management in Energy Leadership
Master of Management in the field of Digital Business
Master of Management in African Philanthropy
Master of Management by Research

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS (PGDip / PDM) — GENERALIST AND SPECIALIST

Postgraduate Diplomas are NQF Level 8 qualifications suited to working professionals seeking targeted skills development. Several programmes also serve as pathways into Master of Management degrees.

Generalist Diplomas:

Postgraduate Diploma in Management in the field of Business Administration (PDM-BA)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PDBA) — Modular Format

Specialist Diplomas:

Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business
Postgraduate Diploma in Energy Leadership
Postgraduate Diploma in Philanthropy and Resource Mobilisation

RESEARCH DEGREES

Research degrees offer the opportunity to work under expert academic supervision and conduct original research in a field aligned with your professional and academic interests.

Master of Management by Research
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) — WBS describes this as the largest PhD programme in South Africa. Research disciplines include: African Philanthropy and Social Investment, Digital Business, Energy Leadership, Entrepreneurship / Innovation / Strategy, and Finance / Economics.
www.wbs.ac.za/academic-programmes/phd/doctor-philosophy
General requirement: Master’s degree with a strong research thesis component; evidence of research potential. Applications are submitted through the Wits Online Application Portal at www.wits.ac.za/applications/

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION AND SHORT COURSES

WBS also offers non-degree executive education and short courses for working professionals. These do not lead to a formal qualification but result in a certificate of participation.