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1 2018 COMPREHENSIVE Management Development Programme Visit us at

2 About this programme: The Management Development Programme equips participants to effectively implement their organisations strategic objectives. The programme also provides a unique opportunity for middle managers, or individuals who have the potential to manage others, to develop their social and cultural awareness and intelligence. I want to enrol for this programme now Who should attend this programme: In today s competitive and ever-changing business environment, entrepreneurial thinking will shape the future of organisations. Managers, who wish to develop these abilities and bring real business benefits to themselves and their organisations are invited to apply for this programme Programme Details: CAPE TOWN 1 SB 1: 26 February - 2 March SB 2: April of the 4th of June CAPE TOWN 2 SB 1: 7-11 May SB 2: June of the 13th of August CAPE TOWN 3 SB 1: June SB 2: 30 July - 3 August of the 24th of September CAPE TOWN 4 SB 1: August SB 2: 8-12 October of the 19th of November SB = Study Block JOHANNESBURG 1 SB 1: March SB 2: 7-11 May of the 25th of July JOHANNESBURG 2 SB 1: 4-8 June SB 2: July of the 10th of September JOHANNESBURG 3 SB 1: 30 July - 3 August SB 2: September of the 5th of November DURBAN SB 1: July SB 2: September of the 5th of November R R incl VAT 2 Study block of 5 days Credits towards qualification OUT OF OFFICE 10 days Duration: 5 months Click here to view articulation summary PLEASE NOTE: Fees include programme material, lunch and refreshments, and are payable before the commencement of the programme. Programme fees, faculty and dates are subject to change. Click here for the cancellation policy Individual assignments: 4 Group assignment: 1 Certificate Award Ceremony

3 Value proposition The Programme encourages participants to converse and collaborate across a range of business disciplines, thereby enhancing their understanding of how the business operates. It also re-enforces the need for managers to ensure that they do not perform their management roles in isolation. Through this learning experience, the participants will be better equipped to identify opportunities through innovation, whilst building unique management and leadership capabilities. Participants will be required to complete individual assignments and a group business-driven action learning (BDAL) group project. CUSTOMERRELATIONSHIPMANAGEMENT sustainable PEOPLE COMPETITIVENESS social awareness TEAM MANAGEMENT MDP TASKCOMPLETION organisational CHANGE RESPONSIBLEMANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP marketin COMPETENCE VALUE economics DEVELOPMENT Business Environment COLLABORATION finance What are the admission requirements? No formal tertiary qualifications are required. Participants should preferably have one to two years of management experience at junior management entry level and English language competence at NQF level 4 or equivalent. Furthermore, participants should have sufficient ability to read and comprehend learning material, write assignments, and follow as well as participate in discussions on management issues. What will you receive upon completion? Upon successful completion of the programme (which requires attendance of all classroom-based study blocks as well as passing of all assignments), you will receive a certificate from Stellenbosch University. On completion of the programme, participants become USB-ED alumni.

4 Programme Framework *In order to ensure that we provide content that is dynamic and relevant, we are in the process of refreshing our content for the 2018 year. The Environment of Business The features and types of business environment; positioning the organisation of the future, the impact of technology and the future world of work, economic and social environment; business and society; understanding strategic planning, contemporary organisational designs and organisational culture; identifying the four pillars of management practice; integrating the business planning process Effective People Management Interpreting people management practices within a line management context; compiling a recruitment and selection strategy to support organisational imperatives; identifying appropriate development interventions for staff; managing performances in line with best practice; identifying and addressing employee engagement; performing the human resources function in accordance with fair practices Economics Explaining the basic operations of an economy; describing the difference between micro- and macroeconomic perspectives of the economic process; understanding current and future trends; reviewing South Africa within the African and global economies The Essentials of Managerial Finance Understanding the basic concepts of financial management; understanding the income statement and balance sheet, and a simple cash flow statement; understanding basic financial analysis and drawing up a budget Developing Leadership Competence Explaining the concept of leadership and differentiating it from management; comparing leadership theories; applying different roles and qualities of leadership in the work context Marketing and Customer Relationship Management Explaining the development of marketing as a discipline; outlining the components of a marketing plan; applying the phases of segmentation and selection in the target marketing process; understanding customer relationship management managing customer satisfaction; demonstrating insight into digital communication and social media marketing channels.

5 Anticipated Faculty Ms Sarah Babb (MBA. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: leadership in transition; personal leadership; women in leadership Mr Giel Naude (MBA). AREAS OF EXPERTISE: financial management; entrepreneurship Mr Gerhardt Boonzaaier (MEcon. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: economics and globalisation; people management; leadership Dr Sarah Riordan (PhD). AREAS OF EXPERTISE: career psychology; career management; human capital management; organisational development Mr Elton Pullen (MCom. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: accounting, external auditing; financial reporting; management and cost accounting; financial management; corporate finance Ms Jane Robertson (Master s in management). AREAS OF EXPERTISE: human resource management; employee engagement Mr Grant Evans (MBA. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: operations research; statistics; finance; information technology Prof Andre Roux (PhD). AREAS OF EXPERTISE: economics; futures thinking; environmental scanning; defence economics Mr Kevin Henderson (MA in clinical psychology. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: leadership; people management; emotional intelligence; psychometrics Mr Jaco Volschenk (MBA). AREAS OF EXPERTISE: cost accounting and environmental finance; financial management Dr Kosie de Villiers (PhD. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: marketing; corporate and business strategy; alliance management; international relations Mr Marthinus Havenga (MCom). AREAS OF EXPERTISE: international trade; economics; globalisation

6 Man t en Lea de rsh ip nk Strategy st hi ics Eth m rch Resea Sy ste em M ct a e in oj Pr g age men t M HR Governance ent m age an Marketing Fina n n atio i t o eg cial M N y Busine ss n eu rit eg Int Inn pr en anag eme nt rsh ip ng i Coach Th is gn En tre ing ova tio ink De g na Management Development Programme Enrol Now USB Executive Development (Pty) Ltd, is the private executive development company of Stellenbosch University. USB-ED has won the PMR.africa Diamond Arrow Award in three countries: Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. The USB s international standing and reputation is confirmed by the triple crown international accreditations, EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB. CONTACT US Contact Us +27 (0) info@usb-ed.com USB Executive Development