UNISA SBL School of Business Leadership Research

The Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL)

The Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) is an academic college within the University of South Africa (Unisa).

In 1965, following the advice and active support of senior South African business leaders, Unisa decided to introduce a Master of Business Leadership (MBL). The success of this programme, coupled with the unique characteristics associated with a multidisciplinary degree led, in 1969, to the establishment of the SBL as an autonomous body within the university. As its name and that of its flagship programme (the MBL) indicate, the emphasis from the start has been on leadership development as opposed to administration.

Regarded as one of the top business schools in South Africa, the SBL has produced more than a third of all the MBL/MBA degrees awarded by South African universities since its inception.

Driven by a philosophy of innovation, social responsibility, ethical engagement and global connectedness, the success of the SBL’s approach is demonstrated daily by achievements of the people and organisations who have participated in their programmes. Many SBL alumni hold senior positions in world-class companies.

Our vision

Our ambition is to be the leading business school in Africa, trusted to create leaders of distinction 

Our mission

To extend the boundaries of thought leadership for maximum impact in society

Our values

We have developed a core set of values, which are central to everything we do; and Trust is the overarching value that underpins all our values.

Memberships

• AMBA
• EQUIS
• SABSA
• AABS

UNISA SBL School of Business Leadership Research Output

The Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership is invested in the Production of New Knowledge through its Research Capabilities. This is to steer the Academic Project of the insititution to inform business and the curricula strength of the School.

The strength of the Academic Project and Research is undertaken by our top and highly rated Academics, members of the Adjuct and Postdoctoral Faculty, our students, together with our partners in business industries and other academic institutions.

Contributed Works

• Click here to download Research Bulletin on Post-School Education and Training (PSET)
• Click here to download Mkhize, Msweli & Khoza Abstract
• Click here to download Prof Van der Poll - Problematisation Framework
• Click here to download Prof P Msweli - Critical Reflexivity