Master of Business Leadership

Qualification code:	90086
Qualification type:	Coursework
NQF level:	9
Total credits:	180
SAQA ID:	98030
Rules: Six foundational modules; two core modules; one electives and the strategic leadership research project.

Who can register?

Applicants may only register once they have received confirmation from Unisa that their application for admission has been accepted. Returning students must please check their myLife e-mails for confirmation. New Unisa students will receive confirmation via the e-mail address they provided at the time of application.
Re-registering students (who made sufficient progress during the current academic year) and students who officially deferred their studies must register online during the approved registration period for 2025.
Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply for admission during the next application period or check whether the qualification for which you intend to apply is on the list of qualifications that you can apply for until the end of June 2025.

Registration opens	Registration opens	Registration closes	Final date for payment
Master's & doctoral qualifications	8 January 2025	31 March 2025	31 March 2025
MCompt, Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Business Leadership (MBL) qualifications * All GSBL students with a 7-series student number should contact the Graduate School of Business Leadership for assistance with re-registration: www.unisa.ac.za/sbl	8 January 2025	21 February 2025	21 February 2025

All master's and doctoral qualifications are structured over a defined period. Refer to sections 4.14 and 4.15 in the Procedures for master’s and doctoral degrees.

Coursework master's degree: A maximum of three years with an option to apply for one additional year.
Research master's degree: A maximum of three years with an option to apply for one additional year.
Doctoral degree: A maximum of six years with an option to apply for one additional year.

Both you and your supervisor are responsible to ensure that you complete your studies within the approved duration for your qualification.

Unisa has identified the following 10 Catalytic Niche Areas (CNAs) to be operationalised within the colleges:

If you are interested in any of these areas, please discuss it with your supervisor to incorporate one or more of the CNAs into your studies.

Please click on the modules below to see further information (eg semester/year module, NQF level)

Module (Please click on the module to see further information)	Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
Group A. Semester 1: Compulsory
MBL4801 - Economics for Managers
MBL4807 - Accounting for Managers
MBL5901 - Value-Based Management
MBL5902 - Corporate Governance & Ethic
Group B. Semester 1: Year Modules - Compulsory
MBL5904 - Leading People
MBL5905 - Leading Strategic Change
Group C. Semester 2: Compulsory
MBL5903 - Strategic Financial Management
MBL5912 - Business Research	Pre-requisite:MBL5913

Module (Please click on the module to see further information)	Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
Group A. Semester 1. Choose one (if MBL5912 was chosen) or two of the following electives - NB: Where an elective is undersubscribed, it may not be offered
MBL5906 - Advanced Labour Law
MBL5907 - Strategy in A Global Context
MBL5908 - Leadership Development
MBL5909 - Strategic Human Capital Management
MBL5910 - Strategic Sustainable Marketing
MBL5911 - Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation
MBL5928 - Financial Reporting and Analysis
Group B. Semester 1: Compulsory
MBL5913 - Strategic Leadership Project (Research Report)	Pre-requisite:MBL5912