the Association of MBAs and by the AACSB in the US. Accreditation is a hugely difficult process, an audit by people who are real experts in their fields. To be in the top 1% of business schools in the world that have triple-accreditation means we are top-quality in our teaching, syllabus and in our support for students.”

Foster-Pedley said, “We need great managers to build South Africa. We only take experienced managers on our MBA at Henley, not just the academic high-fliers, but practicising managers who get things done. We believe in taking these people to the next level, for the good of education and business in this country. It is about setting yourself up for life, not just getting a qualification, you will be learning how to learn, and putting it into action.”

After the talk, many of the guests enjoyed coffee and snacks whilst taking the opportunity to speak one-on-one with both Prof Foster-Pedley and Henley’s Senior Programme Manager Vivien Spong.

In explaining to the audience about the MBA, Prof

to find out what we really want to do, therefore the MBA is a process of reflection for many people.”

Prof Foster-Pedley explained the benefits of a Henley MBA “it is truly the global MBA, it is well- known internationally. Anywhere you go in the world a Henley MBA will be recognised. Many schools offer great MBAs too, but very few are known, respected and taught around the world, in Africa, Europe and Asia Pacific. With a Henley MBA you will be part of a global alumni in excess of 40 000 people. A network that you can call on, and connect with, anywhere.”

Henley Business School is the only foreign business school accredited in South Africa. Prof Foster-Pedley said “We pride ourselves on not just on our global rankings, but on the fact that we are triple-accredited, by EQUIS,

Henley Business School facts:

* Over 800 alumni in South Africa in almost 20 years. * An intake of 100 students per year. * 2008 - Merged with the University of Reading, being one of the top 200 universities in the world. * Worked with 32 NGOs in South Africa providing over R15m-worth of helps * Raised R4m with SAB Ltd for 4 schools and other causes in South Africa * Highly Ranked (Flexible learning MBA ranked 2 in the UK and 6 in the world) * Founded in 1945, the first business and management-only school established in Europe * Moving to new offices at Kirstenhof Office Park 1 Witkoppen Road, Paulshof, Johannesburg

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