SABSA South African Business Schools Association
Who We Are
The South African Business Schools Association (SABSA) represents 23 accredited business schools across the country, all offering MBA or MBL programmes approved by the Council on Higher Education (CHE). Our member schools are located throughout South Africa and provide flexible study options, including full-time, part-time, modular, and executive MBA formats.
SABSA works to strengthen the collective voice of South Africa’s business schools in conversations with government, regulatory bodies, and industry leaders. We’re committed to building strong connections between academia, the business community, and the wider education sector.
In addition to degree programmes, SABSA member schools offer a wide range of Executive Education short courses designed to meet the evolving needs of professionals and organisations.
Our Strategic Priorities
- Policy Advocacy & Voice
Influencing the future of accreditation, innovation, and relevance.
- Capacity Building & Inclusion
Empowering emerging schools, developing faculty, and sharing expertise.
- Research & AI Thought Leadership
Positioning SABSA at the forefront of future-focused business knowledge.
SABSA Events
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ZoomGame On: Preparing for the Cesim Simulation Competition
Discover how faculty can prepare student teams to approach the Cesim Business Simulations Competition with confidence, strategy and purpose. Veijo Kyosti, CEO of Cesim, will share practical guidance on understanding the simulation, using practice rounds, interpreting market information, allocating team roles and making effective decisions in a competitive global environment. He will be joined by […] ...
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ZoomBusiness Simulations in the Curriculum
Join Veijo Kyosti, CEO of Cesim, and Prof Wynand van Dyk for a practical discussion on how business simulations can be embedded meaningfully into curriculum design. The session will explore how simulations can support applied learning, student engagement, assessment and the development of skills such as strategic thinking, collaboration and responsible decision-making. Ideal for faculty, […] ...
Sandton Convention Centre
SABSA Thought Leadership Room at MBA Expo 2026
Leading What Matters: Purpose, Values and Leadership in a Changing World Join SABSA at MBA Expo 2026 for a focused programme of keynote conversations and leadership insights exploring the value of the MBA, purpose-driven leadership and the judgement required to lead in a changing world. Featured speakers include Bernard Swanepoel, Pepe Marais, Andrew Maringa, Zipho […] ...
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ZoomGlobal Governance Summit 2026
Now in its fourth year, the Global Governance Summit will take place virtually on 15 October 2026 from 14:00-16:30 SAST. This year’s theme is Legitimacy, Leadership and the Future of Governance: Trust Is the New Currency of Leadership. The program will focus on institutional trust, governance, leadership legitimacy, responsible business education and the role of business schools in strengthening […] ...
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Now in its fourth year, the Global Governance Summit will take place virtually on 15 October 2026 from 14:00-16:30
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