Although both the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and the Master of Business Leadership (MBL) represent prestigious graduate credentials in business education, they pursue different objectives and study areas. The MBL programme develops strategic leadership skills with a strong focus on transformational thinking and visionary management which extends beyond conventional business administration methods.
What makes DaVinci’s MBL different?
Our MBL places a strong emphasis on leadership development, change management, and applied research. It is more concerned with addressing organisational challenges through innovation, systems thinking, and people management, inclusive within a strategic leadership framework.
We emphasis a focus on technology, innovation, systems thinking, and people development. The programme is designed for managers and executives who want to drive transformation, and show results for sustainability development.
Offered over a minimum of two years, and allowing up to four years to complete, the degree is flexible for working professionals. The cost starts at R95 681.50 per year, making it a competitive return on investment both locally and internationally.
The qualification is structured around 240 credits, including a 120-credit dissertation, which underscores its research nature.
The compulsory modules include:
- Managerial and Leadership Development
- Managing Systems
- Creative Thinking and Decision-Making
- Self, Other and Social Contexts
- Management of Innovation
- Management of People
- Management of Technology
Students are required to choose five electives from topics such as Governance and Ethics, Change Management, Strategic Management, and Leadership Challenges in Africa.
The return on investment, this qualification blends academic rigour with practical application, preparing graduates not just for corporate success, but for meaningful contribution to socio-economic transformation.
Admission requirements for our MBL
Students seeking admission to The DaVinci MBL must possess an NQF Level 8 qualification which commonly includes an Honours degree or postgraduate diploma. Students must present an approved research idea which demonstrates that the programme emphasizes practical investigation and critical reflection.
The DaVinci Institute provides an alternative entry route through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for applicants who fail to meet the standard admission criteria. Experienced professionals can secure entry by demonstrating their industry expertise along with their professional accomplishments and leadership capabilities. The DaVinci Institute evaluates each application individually to demonstrate its dedication to providing accessible and transformative education
A Research-Led Approach
Research is a fundamental priority in the DaVinci MBL curriculum. Our MBL demands completion of a full dissertation which will lead to resolvent of industry or organisational challenges. This experience requires students to undertake a particular framework to guide approach challenges in leadership, innovation, or technology.
Leadership in the Age of Complexity
The world of business is no longer siloed. Leaders are now expected to evolve and understand global systems, emerging digital technologies, and the socio-political forces shaping markets. The DaVinci MBL positions itself at this intersection, combining business, innovation, and human development in a way that reflects the needs of adaptive modern leadership.
What sets it apart is not just the content, but the philosophy behind the programme. It’s about building transformational leaders who understand that leadership is not about control, it’s about vision, ethics, empathy, and the courage to think outside the box, connecting the dots..
Evolving of global markets, requires a leader with qualitative skills to assess and apply systems thinking to draw results driven solution.
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