GIBS Business School

A proudly Africa-based institution, the University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) is committed to serving, inspiring and advancing world-class business practices across the continent and beyond. We embrace a human-centric approach to business; striving to make business healthier and more sustainable through decisive leadership, long-term strategic intent, and the development of inclusive, equitable, diverse and climate-sensitive business environments.

Built on a reputation for entrepreneurial thinking and excellence, GIBS continues to evolve in step with the needs of business, embracing technology and disruption, while addressing the importance of humanising the world of work. We strive to equip students and organisations with the tools needed to succeed in a changing world.

The School has grown dramatically since its founding in 2000. Established on the back of a significant endowment by Sir Donald Gordon, the University of Pretoria's business school was started as a "business school for business", under founding Dean Professor Nick Binedell, and has grown into a world-class African institution and research centre. Long regarded as a business school with impeccable international credentials, GIBS, under the leadership of current Dean, Professor Morris Mthombeni continues its focus on quality experiential learning.

GIBS students are challenged to lead with integrity and innovation, and to embrace a commitment to life-long learning. This approach is exemplified in the high-quality and innovative GIBS teaching methods, which are supported by the content created by our local and international faculty, the research that underpins our academic excellence, and the ongoing interactions we enjoy with our global networks. It is our ambition to build better societies, better leaders and better businesses.

In May 2024, GIBS was recognised by the renowned UK Financial Times as one of the leading business schools in the world for the provision of executive education, ranking within the top 50 globally in its Executive Education Rankings.

In 2023, the GIBS MBA was again ranked as having the best reputation among employers, and the first choice for students looking to pursue an MBA in the country by the Financial Mail Top MBAs Ranking. Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Global Executive MBA 2023 ranked GIBS at 65, placing the School's MBA in the top 30% globally. In addition, in 2024, US-based CEO Magazine ranked GIBS 18th in its Global MBA Rankings, highlighting the School as a Tier 1 business school.

GIBS is globally accredited and proudly African.

Accreditations:

‘Triple Crown’ International Accreditation - EQUIS (EU), AMBA (UK) and AACSB (USA).
Regional Accreditation - Association of African Business Schools (AABS).
Local Accreditation - Council on Higher Education (CHE), SA Board for People Practices (SABPP) and Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).

Memberships and affiliations:

European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).
Association of African Business Schools (AABS).
The Academy of Business in Society (ABIS).
Consortium for University-based Executive Education (UNICON).
The South African Business Schools Association (SABSA).
Global Business Schools Network (GBSN).
United Nations (UN) Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).
Central and East European Management Development Association (CEEMAN).
The Executive MBA Council (EMBAC).
International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Coaching and Mentors of South Africa (COMENSA).

We look forward to welcoming you to our campus.

For further information please visit: www.GIBS.co.za

Virtual Tour https://virtualcampus.up.ac.za/virtual-tour-users/gibs/virtual-campus/