The race for relevance in the Fourth Industrial Revolution is on Published by Press Office on 18 September 2018 Technology innovation has the power create new value and African business needs to get on board or risk irrelevance.
SA case study takes story of township entrepreneurial success to the world Published by Press Office on 29 August 2018 A UCT GSB teaching case study on how an entrepreneurial township business is uplifting communities around South Africa has been shortlisted in the 2018 CEEMAN Case Writing Competition.
Could your business survive a revolution? Published by Press Office on 21 August 2018 Even when companies are trying to do the right thing, political, economic and social conflict can have devastating consequences for business.
Four reasons to consider an MBA in an emerging market Published by Amena Hayat on 7 August 2018 Emerging markets still offer big business opportunities – but they also present big challenges, which makes them fertile ground for MBA students looking to differentiate themselves.
The empowerment of women is key to success in tough economic times Published by Press Office on 1 August 2018 From township entrepreneurs to corporate leaders; this Women’s Month, UCT GSBN will be hosting several events focussed on empowering and promoting women in business at all levels in the economy.
PhD research at the GSB booming Published by Press Office on 20 July 2018 The UCT GSB is on target to graduate a record 10 PhDs in 2018 – with the capping of four new PhDs this June alone – thanks to its on-going investment in its PhD programme.
Opportunity for digital entrepreneurs looking to take their startups to the next level Published by Press Office on 21 June 2018 Entrepreneurs developing digital solutions on the African continent are invited to apply to the next Venture Incubation Programme.
UCT GSB launches trailblazing legal course in SA Published by Press Office on 14 June 2018 The first impact investment course for lawyers in South Africa is launching at the UCT GSB – aimed at increasing knowledge and promoting opportunities in the field of impact investment.
Challenging and contrarian teams are key to business innovation Published by Press Office on 11 June 2018 ‘Having these multiple perspectives is essential and assists in avoiding blind spots.’
Four good reasons why South Africa needs to invest in new managers now Published by Press Office on 21 May 2018 Every year, South African companies spend millions on leadership development, yet they neglect to consider that far more value could be achieved if they invested lower down the ladder.
GSB Executive Education in top 50 for future use Published by Press Office on 15 May 2018 The UCT Graduate School of Business has been ranked as a Top 90 business school in the prestigious Financial Times Executive Education Customised Rankings 2018.
How GMAT can help you decide if the MBA is right for you Published by Press Office on 9 May 2018 According to GMAC’s 2017 Alumni Perspectives Survey Report, at least nine in 10 alumni (92%) would pursue a graduate business degree all over again knowing what they know now.
Doing the right thing is good for people and profits Published by Press Office on 2 May 2018 Often pitted against each other, big business and local communities have more to gain by working together than working at cross purposes – especially in vulnerable economies.
Fundamentals are key to creating a strong and lasting brand Published by Press Office on 17 April 2018 A clear understanding of the branding process is essential for entrepreneurs and business owners.
