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Why choose an MBA in Healthcare Management?
Should I pursue an MBA in Healthcare Management? Not ironically, professionals in the healthcare industry are faced with constant managerial challenges, including having to manage people, situations, resources and departments or organizations. All this leading to a common goal of providing quality care and saving lives, whilst minimizing risks to users of these services. The…
Education needs to ignite Entrepreneurship
by Professor Ahmed Shaikh Globally the perennial battle to alleviate poverty is an enduring one and in this respect South Africa is no exception. According to Statistics SA almost half of the adult population in our country is living below the upper-bound poverty line. While the battle against poverty has been a difficult one, the…
Why you should study an MBA degree in South Africa
The benefits to studying an MBA in South Africa. Some of the most successful business professionals in South Africa have undergone the challenge of completing an MBA. To industry executives, an MBA is associated with employees that have valuable experience in a range of different business management areas and an ongoing focus of both the…
Makerspaces: Equipping students with Skills for Employability
Ahmed Shaikh We are in the cusp of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) which is replete with major disruptions in almost every aspect of our lives and in this respect education is no exception. Whilst the corporate sector is busying itself in preparation of the new headwinds through innovations in robotics, automation and big data…
What is the Difference Between Postgraduate Honours and Masters?
When choosing a postgraduate degree in Cape Town, one of the biggest questions undergrads ask is how postgraduate honours differ from masters. These degrees are both year-long programmes taken at the postgrad level. They both rely on high grades throughout your studies (including your undergrad years). They are both considered ‘door openers’ in many industries…
Exploring Your Postgraduate Options: Master’s Degrees, Diplomas, and More
You have completed your undergraduate degree, and now it is time to think about studying again. What postgraduate options do you have, and how do you choose the right course for your career development? Achieving your qualification is the biggest hurdle in the quest for further education, but it is not the final hurdle for…