{"id":939,"date":"2024-11-08T17:48:55","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T17:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.starsfellows.africa\/?page_id=939"},"modified":"2025-06-22T11:40:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T11:40:02","slug":"master-business-administration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.starsfellows.africa\/fr\/master-business-administration\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Business Administration"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"939\" class=\"elementor elementor-939\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-266fca4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"266fca4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2432fdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2432fdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Health Care Leadership (MBA HCL) at the University of Stellenbosch Business School. The MBA project is done in collaboration with CERI and IPD on health care leadership and innovation that can help to advance high-level employment in Africa.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38b2e8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"38b2e8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48a49c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48a49c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe MBA in Health Care Leadership (MBA HCL) at Stellenbosch Business School is a specialised programme designed to develop leadership and innovation in the health sector. Offered in collaboration with the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) and the Institute for Pandemic and Disease (IPD) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the African STARS MBA Fellowship aims to advance health care leadership and support high-level employment opportunities across the continent.\n\nThis 24-month MBA programme is delivered through a partnership with Stellenbosch Business School, consistently ranked among the top three business schools in Africa. It blends foundational modules in business, finance, and management with a targeted Health Care Leadership (HCL) stream.\n\nThe HCL stream is specifically designed for professionals working in both public and private health sectors. It equips them with the tools to navigate complex health systems, enhance clinical governance, and address unique health care challenges across Africa. Participants are empowered to lead transformative change and make a lasting impact within the health care industry.\n\nThe MBA will entail course work, including functional areas of management, the policy landscape and health systems and the challenges of finance and funding in health care, taking cognizance of the limited-resource context in Africa and a research assignment.\n<h4>Programme Structure<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 2 years (January 2026 \u2013 December 2027)<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Delivery Method:<\/strong> Blended learning-online and on-campus in South Africa<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Campus Blocks:<\/strong> Three in-person residencies (5\u201310 days each)<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>International Study Module:<\/strong> One elective block at an international partner institution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Curriculum Overview:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Year 1:<\/strong> Core MBA modules including Accounting, Corporate Finance, Digital Enterprise Management, Strategic Management, Leadership Development, and Perspectives on African Frontiers<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Year 2:<\/strong> Stream-specific modules:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Health Care Finance and Governance<\/li>\n \t<li>Health Care Systems and Policy<\/li>\n \t<li>Value-Based Health Care<\/li>\n \t<li>Two electives (recommended: Innovation in Health Care or Health Care Information Management)<\/li>\n \t<li>Research methodology and a supervised mini-thesis addressing a leadership challenge in health care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nA total of 18 core modules, 2 electives, and a research project are completed over two years, leading to a capstone mini-thesis presentation to African STARS leadership.\n<h4>Who Should Apply:<\/h4>\n<strong>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Born in and \/ or living in Africa<\/li>\n \t<li>Must be below 35 years old<\/li>\n \t<li>Minimum of 3 years\u2019 full-time work experience (health sector)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Preferred qualifications:<\/strong> MBChB \/ MD, BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), MMed (Master of Medicine) or equivalent, MPH (Master of Public Health), PhD (Medical field), CA (Chartered Accountant)\n\n<strong>Preference will be given to applicants who are at least one of the following:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Clinician and general practitioner (e.g., MBChB, MD) who has managerial and leadership role<\/li>\n \t<li>Senior nurse in public or private hospitals who leads large teams and operate on senior level with high-impact responsibilities<\/li>\n \t<li>Team leader and \/ or manager of pharmaceutical, medical technology or laboratory sector<\/li>\n \t<li>Public or private-sector senior positions (such as Manager, Deputy Director-General, CEO or Superintendent) in health care industry<\/li>\n \t<li>Manager in health care delivery systems and institutions, in pharmaceutical or health technology businesses, and \/ or regulatory organisations (such as AMA, SAMA, HPCSA, or other African Union or national organisation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Fellowship Benefits &amp; Funding<\/h4>\nThe African STARS Fellowship covers the full cost of the MBA, including:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Full tuition fees<\/li>\n \t<li>Application fees (for shortlisted candidates)<\/li>\n \t<li>Research-related support<\/li>\n \t<li>Access to mentorship and leadership development opportunities<\/li>\n \t<li>Tuition fees<\/li>\n \t<li>Accommodation<\/li>\n \t<li>Living stipend<\/li>\n \t<li>Air Travel expense<\/li>\n \t<li>Health insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Application Process<\/h4>\n<strong>Step 1<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfNV-yMp8DercdAyJ0nI2pu-HDCGeSlSflRnBiPA_4rT6uYYg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fellowship Application<\/a>\nSubmit your application using the African STARS Fellowship form.\nDeadline: <strong>31 July 2025<\/strong>\n\nStep 2 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellenboschbusiness.ac.za\/programmes\/mba-health-care-leadership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MBA HCL Programme Application<\/a>\nShortlisted candidates will be invited to apply to Stellenbosch Business School.\nDeadline: <strong>31 October 2025<\/strong>\nApplication fee is waived for fellowship beneficiaries; independent applicants must pay their own.\n<h4>Contact &amp; Further Information<\/h4>\n<strong>Please consult the FAQs, should your question not be addressed you can contact:<\/strong>\n\n<strong>Fellowship Queries<\/strong>\nMaambele Khosa\n<a href=\"mailto:starsfellows@sun.ac.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">starsfellows@sun.ac.za<\/a>\n\n<strong>Programme Enquiries<\/strong>\nStellenbosch Business School\n+27 (0)21 918 4243 | <a href=\"mailto:mba@stellenboschbusiness.ac.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mba@stellenboschbusiness.ac.za<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellenboschbusiness.ac.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.stellenboschbusiness.ac.za<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae7b901 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"ae7b901\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c56f182 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c56f182\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd13275 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"dd13275\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Health Care Leadership (MBA HCL) The Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Health Care Leadership (MBA HCL) at the University of Stellenbosch Business School. 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