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University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business

University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business

University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business

For more than 50 years, the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business has promoted excellence in management education aimed at building a more prosperous, equitable, and integrated Africa.

Learn online with the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business

As a champion of innovation for both organisations and economies, the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (GSB) is a committed platform for academics and business professionals who wish to collaborate and originate solutions for current and future problems.

About the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business

The GSB is one of only three African business schools to hold the prestigious triple crown of international accreditation from the three most influential organisations in global business education: the Association of MBAs (AMBA), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and the European Foundation for Management Development (EQUIS).1

It has also been rated as the top business school in South Africa by Eduniversal Rating Agency nine years in a row.2 The GSB is a distinctly South African business school, with a vision to provide future leaders with the knowledge and skills to drive change in Africa and beyond.

1 GSB (Nd). Accessed 25 February 2020.
2 GSB (Nd). Accessed 25 February 2020.


GSB’s online short courses are aimed at preparing professionals and organisations to meet the complex economic and social challenges faced by emerging markets around the world. Its portfolio offers a value-driven approach to creating a cohort of new African business leaders. Through research-informed teaching, practice and thought leadership, GSB strives to instil in its participants an innovative way of thinking about business.


GSB is constantly investing in quality scholarship and strong partnerships. By collaborating with GetSmarter, a 2U, Inc. brand, it’s able to make its research and expertise more accessible – a critical factor in realising a more inclusive and sustainable future for education. Join a network of leaders from one of Africa’s premier business schools, and experience personalised support, an intuitive online platform, and the latest insights and research from leading experts.


Learn online with the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business

As a champion of innovation for both organisations and economies, the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (GSB) is a committed platform for academics and business professionals who wish to collaborate and originate solutions for current and future problems.

About the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business

The GSB is one of only three African business schools to hold the prestigious triple crown of international accreditation from the three most influential organisations in global business education: the Association of MBAs (AMBA), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and the European Foundation for Management Development (EQUIS).1

It has also been rated as the top business school in South Africa by Eduniversal Rating Agency nine years in a row.2 The GSB is a distinctly South African business school, with a vision to provide future leaders with the knowledge and skills to drive change in Africa and beyond.

1 GSB (Nd). Accessed 25 February 2020.
2 GSB (Nd). Accessed 25 February 2020.

University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business online short courses

GSB’s online short courses are aimed at preparing professionals and organisations to meet the complex economic and social challenges faced by emerging markets around the world. Its portfolio offers a value-driven approach to creating a cohort of new African business leaders. Through research-informed teaching, practice and thought leadership, GSB strives to instil in its participants an innovative way of thinking about business.

Why learn online with the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business

GSB is constantly investing in quality scholarship and strong partnerships. By collaborating with GetSmarter, a 2U, Inc. brand, it’s able to make its research and expertise more accessible – a critical factor in realising a more inclusive and sustainable future for education. Join a network of leaders from one of Africa’s premier business schools, and experience personalised support, an intuitive online platform, and the latest insights and research from leading experts.

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