MBA

1. MBA Course Orientation

2. The MBA Course Handbook A MUST READ • The course handbook is essential reading that outlines administrative and academic issues relate to: • the programme; • the academic calendar; • assessments; • departments and contacts; • student support; • venues and timetables; • policies and Procedures; • prescribed reading; etc. Essential Reading

3. Programme Description The MBA (Master of Business Administration Degree) is an internationally recognised and geographically portable post-graduate, post-experience academic course in a number of subjectsthat together can be said to constitute the science of management. It is intended for those who work in business and management who seek career advancement, business ownership, or technical skills and business knowledge. At the end of an MBA programme, one emerges with expertise in functional, managerial and business skills as well as new conceptual skills ready to meet the demands that are set by the competitiveness around us. The MBA The MBA - What is it?

4. Programme Structure Principles of Management Marketing Business Information Systems Micrcoenomics Accounting Business Statistics Foundation Year 12 Months

5. Programme Structure Human Resource Management Marketing Management Management Info. Systems Operations Management Economics Quantitative Methods MBA Year - Stage 1 12 Months

6. Programme Structure MBA Year - Stage 2 12 Months International Business Corporate Strategy Accounting for Decision Making Project Management Management Science BusinessEthics Entrepreneurship Invest. & Portfolio Man. Environ. Management Managing Health Care Managing Strategic Managerial Finance Elective Change

7. Programme Structure Research Methods and Dissertation Research Workshops MBA Year - Stage 3 6 Months Topic Approval Research Proposal Dissertation

8. Programme Structure Registration Workshop 1 Assignment 1 Assignment 2 Supplementary Examinations Examinations Workshop 2 Assignment 3 Process Workshop 3 Assignment 4 Assignment 5 Assignment 6 Dissertation Supplementary Examinations Examinations Workshop 4

9. Assignments • Research/Work based; • Contribute 50% towards the final mark; • Range between 4000 – 5000 words; • Must be submitted on or before due dates; • Extensions are granted – 1 assignment per semester (1 week). • Late submissions (1 week) will be capped at 50%; • Scores from 30% to 45% - resubmission must be done. Capping applies • Remark can be requested - 7 days of receipt • Plagiarism will not be tolerated • Well referenced • Assignments can be posted, send via e-mail, uploaded on student portal or hand delivered (see handbook for details); Assessment

10. Referencing • Assignments MUST BE PROPERLY referenced using the Harvard • referencing method (see referencing handbook). • Students are penalized for poor referencing as up to 10% of an • assignment mark is dedicated for referencing. • Referencing must be done in-text (within the body of the • assignment) • A corresponding bibliography in alphabetic order must also be supplied • after the last answer but before the annexure/appendices. • All sources (text books, journals, CD Rom, Internet, interview, etc must • be referenced in accordance with the harvard format. • All diagrams, tables, charts etc must be labeled and referenced. • Assignments must contain a table of contents and all pages must be • properly numbered. • Assignments must be proof read before submission. Spelling and • grammatical errors is unacceptable at MBA level. Assessment

11. Referencing • Referencing within a statement: • According to Ndlovu (1997:75) parents have to be educationally informed if they wish to offer constructive help............... • Referencing at the end of a statement/paragraph: • When a firm uses an established brand to introduce a new product, it is called a brand extension (Jones, 2010:11). • Referencing diagrams • Figure 6 : The decision making process • Source : Smith (2009:1). • Bibliography • Jones, T.W. (2010). Brand Management. 4th ed. New Jersey : Prentice Hall. • Ndlovu, S. (1997). Parent Involvement . Journal of Education, 15(2) : 69-79. • Smith, G. (2009) Decision making. JLD Creative. [Online]. Available from: http://jldcreative.com/decision.html, [date of access: 14 January 2011]. See referencing guide for more examples. Assessment

12. Examinations • Contribute 50% towards the final mark; • Open or closed book type; • Only written after assignment will be allowed to sit for the examination; • Students must be present at least 15 minutes prior to the • commencement of each paper; • Students must produce their students cards in the examination • hall; • A Supplementary examination is scheduled one month after the • final examination for students who did pass on the first attempt; • An aegrotat examination will be granted to students who claim • and are able to provide evidence of mitigating circumstances • Examination results are released three weeks after the final • examinations on the mymancosa website. • Examinations can be written at any venue on the following slide. Assessment

13. Examination dates and venues Durban Gaborone Johannesburg Mbabane Bloemfontein Maseru Port Elizabeth Lilongwe East London Kampala Nelspruit Harare Polokwane Maputo Cape Town Lusaka Kimberley Pretoria Mafikeng Nairobi Mauritius Blantyre Windhoek London Dar- Es Salaam Novosibirsk Dubai St Helena First Semester Examinations 11, 13 and 15 June 2012 Supplementary Examinations 23, 24 and 25 July 2012 Second Semester Examinations 19, 21 and 23 November 2012 Assessment Supplementary Examinations 14, 15 and 16 January 2012

14. Assessment Style • Most assignments and examinations are based on case studies. The intention is to ensure students develop analytical and evaluative skills as well as apply theory to practice. Assessment The Case Method • Answer confidently with complete analysis and reasons. Avoid using your own thoughts/opinion only. You must substantiate thoughts/opinions with theory. • Do not merely remove extracts from the case study and supply as answers. A critical analysis based on the requirements of the question is required • Case studies do not have perfect answers, let the examiner know what you are thinking. Do not be afraid to be bold, critical and innovative.

15. Workshops and Enrichment Classes • Workshops are scheduled in all core MBA modules • Workshop 1 : Module overview and assignment guidelines • Workshop 2 :Analysis and evaluation of Case studies Workshops • Workshop 3: Examination Preparation Enrichment Workshops: Finance & Quantitative modules WORKSHOP VENUES Johannesburg Durban Novosibirsk Mafikeng East London Cape Town Port Louis Blantyre Polokwane Bloemfontein Harare Gaborone Nairobi Dar-Es Salaam Lilongwe Pretoria Windhoek Lusaka Maputo Mbabane

16. Group Work is encouraged as it promotes a “collaborative culture” Working in groups also ensures that learners are exposed to the experiences and practices of a diverse workforce culture. Group Work

17. Student Support Mechanisms • Workshops • Enrichment Classes • Study Guides • On-line resources • Web Sites • Assignment and Examination guidelines • Full Time Academic Faculty • Resource Centres • Counsellors • Dissertation Supervisors Student Support

18. Companion Web site • On - line request for information • and registration • Examination information, • guidelines and results • Assignment questions, • information guidelines and • results • Access to past - year examination • question papers • Library services e.g. Emerald, • EBSCO etc • Research services e.g. McGregor, • Marketline etc • Research and dissertation guides • etc. Student Support

19. Academic Support Mrs T Ramluckan (Information Systems) Mr S Naicker (Operations) Mr S Nojiyeza (Investments) Mr H Matsongeni (Economics) Mr D Ramsamy (Finance) Mr J Chikada (Project Management) Mrs S Singh (HRM) Mrs M Jaboon (Economics) Mr R Ramharack (General Management) Monday to Friday - 08h00 – 13h00 Prof AI Moolla (Strategy) Prof H Rasool (Labour Relations) Prof S Adam (Public Administration) Prof R Perumal (Finance) Prof S Bayat (Public Administration) Dr A Lowies (Research Methodology) Dr K Naidoo (Quantitative Methods) Dr A Rippon (Strategy) Dr K Naidoo (Tourism) Dr D Laxton (Information Systems) Mrs L Imandin (HRM) Mrs S Pramjeeth(Marketing Management) Full Time Faculty

20. Student Support System To handle all Queries Monday to Friday - 08h00 – 16h30 E-Mail : sss@mancosa.co.za Student Support

21. 26 SamoraMachel Street PO Box 49494 Durban East End 4000 4018 Tel: +27 31 3007200 Website : www.mancosa.co.za Companion website: www.mymancosa.com Queries: sss@mancosa.co.za Contact