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WHY SHOULD I DO

A MANUFACTURING

FOCUSED MBA?

hy should I do an this specialised MBA is Africa’s partnered with an academic
Masters in Business first and only to focus on advisor and experienced
WAdministration the manufacturing industry. industry leader who will provide
(MBA)? This is a question The 18-month programme is guidance based on their decades
business leaders across the globe comprised of a PGDip and MBA. of experience and learning.
regularly consider. A worthwhile
Students who received 60%
MBA degree requires a serious and above for the PGDip year How The Programme Is
investment of time and money graduate to the MBA, which Structured
but should provide significant In year one, PGDip lectures take
tangible and intangible benefits comprises three core sections: place on the TWIMS campus
for the rest of your career. 1. In-class electives in Kloof, Durban, during four
Here are some of the top 2. The Global Module block release periods. The block
reasons to pursue an MBA: 3. A thesis is between seven - ten days,
including weekends. Additionally,
■ Develop your leadership Our electives are there are two exam periods of
skills manufacturing-specific and four days each. The MBA electives
■ Build your network with cover some of the most relevant are also taught in block release
other industry leaders topics in today’s manufacturing periods, which vary in length and
■ Upskill yourself in core environment. Current MBA frequency depending on your
business sectors such as electives: selected subjects.
marketing, finance, HR ■ Future of Manufacturing The thesis does not require
and operations ■ Sustainable Finance on-campus attendance and
■ Learn how to build a meetings with supervisors can
sustainable competitive ■ Green Manufacturing take place online.
advantage ■ Inclusive Leadership The GIBS Manufacturing
■ Africa Trade
If I choose to do an MBA, why Focused MBA is an academically
Lean Supply Chain
should I choose a manufacturing ■ Management rigorous degree designed
focus? The manufacturing to challenge and upskill
industry is complex, global and ■ Lean Operations students. If you consider your
far-reaching. The value chain Management future to be within the wide
for a manufacturer includes The global module sees manufacturing industry, there is
suppliers, financial institutions, no better way to ensure you are
logistics, government and public students embark on a group adequately prepared to lead with
service providers and customers. overseas excursion to learn confidence. 
If your career exists within the how global manufacturers are
tackling pertinent issues. Our
manufacturing eco-system then T: +27 (0)31 767 5202
E: info@twimsafrica.com
the Gordon Institute of Business partnerships with manufacturers W: www.twimsafrica.com
Science (GIBS) manufacturing in Asia, Africa and Europe
focused MBA at Toyota Institute offer students an opportunity
to learn from some of the most
for Manufacturing Studies
(TWIMS) is explicitly designed well-respected and diverse
for you. manufacturers globally.
Finally, students must complete
The GIBS Manufacturing a research-based thesis of their
Focused MBA choice before being awarded
Developed as a partnership their MBA. To ensure both
between TWIMS and GIBS academic rigour and real-world
(Africa’s #1 MBA provider), application, all students are

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