UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) Application Procedure

UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) how to apply or admission procedure

Step 1 – Download and read the GSB Application Information Sheet

Step 2 – The documents you will need:

The following documents are required as part of your application:

CV
Three Motivation Essays
Certified copy of Degree Certificate and Academic Transcript
Two Evaluator’s Forms: Select and approach two individuals who know you in a professional context and who are not family members to complete the confidential evaluators’ forms. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that each evaluator receives a form which must be returned directly from the evaluator to GSB Admissions. Your evaluators should email the Evaluator’s Forms to [email protected]

Step 3 – Complete a UCT online application:

NOTE: Supported internet browsers are Internet Explorer 7 – 11 as well as Firefox, Edge and Chrome. Unsupported browsers are not fully compatible and may prevent you from completing and/or submitting your online application.

When completing the “Programme of Study” section, please select the following:

Select 2017 academic year
Level of Qualification: GSB (Postgraduate Programmes)
Faculty: Commerce
Academic Qualification: GSB Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice (Modular)
Specialisation: (select one) Business Administration or Innovative Leadership

Begin the Online Application here.

Step 4 – Pay your non-refundable application fee:

Citizens of all African countries	R1 250 (One Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Rand)
Applicants from all other countries	US$ 250 (Two Hundred and Fifty US Dollars)

Banking Details:

Beneficiary: UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN – GSB Account No.9
Bank: Standard Bank SA Ltd
Branch: Rondebosch, Western Cape
Branch Code: 025009
Account: 072953004
Swift code (for international payments): SBZAZAJJ
GSB Reference Number format: GSB / surname / first name – OR – UCT student number
Alternatively, please click here for the Credit Card Authorisation Form

Step 5 – Deliver hard-copy documents:

GSB Admissions, Graduate School of Business
University of Cape Town
Breakwater Campus
Ports wood Road
Green Point
Cape Town, 8001
South Africa

Please DO NOT send the documents to UCT Main Campus (Rondebosch).

Overnight courier or hand-deliver your documents to the GSB campus Breakwater Campus:

GSB Application Information Document
Three Motivations
Certified copy of ID or passport
Certified copies of degree qualifications (degree certificate and transcripts). Copies of UCT qualifications are not required.
Proof of payment of the non-refundable application fee.

Reminder to follow up with evaluators for the submission of the forms mentioned in Step 2.

Note: Each certified copy of diploma, transcript, partially completed degrees and ID or passport must carry an original stamp from a Commissioner of Oaths (or equivalent). Documents which have previously been certified and then photocopied, are not acceptable.

Step 5.1 – Recognition of Prior Leaning (RPL) Assessment (if applicable):

Applicants who do not meet the formal entrance criteria for the PGDip can apply as RPL candidates by submitting the Portfolio of Evidence Assessment form in addition to their application. The RPL procedure is available here.

PGDip candidates applying via the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) route are required to write the AQL section of the National Benchmark Test (NBT). In certain cases, the GSB Admissions Board reserves the right to waive the NBT requirement.

Please ensure that you book your NBT test early, as places are limited at the venues. To book for your NBT, please visit National Benchmark Test(NBT) or contact Admissions for assistance.

Students with outstanding balances on their fees accounts will not have any subsequent application processed until the debt has been settled in full.

Closing Date: 3 July