Master of Business Administration
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Master of Business Administration is an advanced business qualification at NQF level 8, associated with the Finance, Economics and Accounting subfield. It is intended to support higher-level understanding of business and management in relation to financial and economic contexts.
Who might consider this qualification?
People seeking advanced academic development in business administration, particularly where business decision-making intersects with finance, economics and accounting, might consider this qualification. This is general guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support progression towards business and management responsibilities, including work involving financial or economic aspects of organisations. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Business and management thinking
- Financial and economic analysis
- Strategic decision-making
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Master of Business Administration
- SAQA ID
- 20963
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Finance Economics and Accounting
- Originator
- University of North West
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly with SAQA, as the available record indicates a registration end date of 30 June 2009 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the institution and specific programme are authorised or accredited to offer the qualification for new enrolment.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, fees, duration and delivery arrangements.
- Confirm the applicable assessment requirements and whether any workplace, research or other practical requirements apply.
- Obtain written confirmation that the qualification and provider details correspond to the SAQA identification number 20963 before making payment or enrolling.