Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria

GIBS has changed dramatically since its establishment in 2000. It has evolved from simply being a business school ‘close to business’ into a world-class African business school and research centre, which is leading the way among its global peers for (among other things) its focus on responsible and human-centred management and leadership in an increasingly digitalised and climate-challenged world. The fact that GIBS is based in Johannesburg, South Africa’s industrial hub, stands it in good stead as it has a large market on its doorstep and is also accessible, via OR Tambo International Airport, to many regional and international centres. In addition, GIBS’s sizeable and fully equipped campus makes it an excellent venue for the delivery of its various programmes and the hosting of meetings and events.  

GIBS differentiates itself from its competitors in several significant ways. GIBS now leads the way among its regional peers for its progressive approach to quality, blended learning, coupled with a commitment to meaningful experiential learning, and the integration of SDGs into its academic and corporate (executive) education programmes. As a practitioner-focused school, GIBS has an unwavering commitment to teaching excellence and client collaboration. As such, the School has developed a strong reputation for offering a professional service and its customised corporate education offerings are particularly sought after.