Get MBA-level skills without years of study or massive debt

The Last Online MBA Program You’ll Ever Need

Ivy League professor John Cousins was frustrated by how expensive traditional business education had become. So he released his complete online MBA program for South Africa — giving ambitious learners access to world-class business knowledge at a fraction of the price.Now, students across South Africa can enroll in an online MBA program designed to deliver the same strategic thinking, financial expertise, and business leadership skills taught at top global universities — without the burden of student debt.

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Your instructor has taught professionals at industry-leading institutions

Meet your new MBA instructor

Your instructor isn’t just a teacher — he’s an entrepreneur, investor, professor, and best-selling author who has taken two companies public.

John Cousins, a graduate of MIT, Wharton, and Boston University, combines deep academic expertise with decades of real-world business experience. His focus areas include MBA corporate finance and MBA financial management, making this one of the most practical online MBA programs in South Africa for professionals aiming to elevate their careers.

Your instructor has verified degrees from MIT, Wharton and Boston University.

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Complete your online MBA courses in South Africa and receive a verifiable certificate that enhances your professional credibility and opens new career doors.

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Grow professionally

Advance your career through one of the best online MBA programs in South Africa — designed for real-world application and leadership growth.
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Build relationships

Connect with a network of global professionals through your online MBA in South Africa and build relationships that lead to future business opportunities.

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The harsh truth behind MBA degrees.

MBA skills

Learn the tools you’ll actually use in your career — from finance to decision-making to strategy.

MBA degrees

Expensive, time-consuming, and often overloaded with theory. Our online MBA degree in South Africa focuses on what matters most for your future.

What You’ll Learn in the South Africa Online MBA

Unlike traditional MBA programs filled with theory, this online MBA South Africa program focuses on practical skills you’ll actually use in your job or business.

Understand corporate finance

Understand capital structure, cost of capital, and investment evaluation. Skills every graduate of our online MBA programs South Africa can put to work right away.

Grasp financial
accounting

Master the flow of revenue, costs, and profits so you can evaluate business performance with confidence. Covered in all MBA online courses in South Africa.

Analyze financial statements

Connect income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports — a must-have skill in our online MBA courses South Africa.

Sharpen your financial reporting

Use forecasting, break-even analysis, and scenario planning to guide business growth. This is where our MBA online South Africa program sets you apart.

Make better business decisions

After completing your MBA online courses in South Africa, you’ll have the confidence to make data-driven, financially sound decisions that impact your organization positively.

Understand venture
capital

Explore startup funding, valuations, and investment strategies. This part of the online MBA in South Africa is especially useful for entrepreneurs and innovators in South Africa’s growing business ecosystem.

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Micro MBA Syllabus

Duration: 6 hours of on-demand coursework

Course Objectives

  • Gain essential business skills for career advancement or entrepreneurship
  • Comprehensively understand financial statements
  • Learn to analyze financial ratios for company health assessment
  • Understand time value of money and its implications

Modules and Sessions

Module 1: Introduction to the Course

  • Course Overview
  • Introduction to Vital Skills in Financial Management

Module 2: Understanding Financial Statements

  • Overview of Financial Statements
  • The Role of Accounting in Producing Financial Statements
  • Detailed Exploration of the Income Statement
  • Introduction to the Balance Sheet
  • Overview of the Cash Flow Statement
  • Interconnection and Flow of Financial Statements
  • Recap of Income Statement and Balance Sheet
  • Differences Between Capex and Opex
  • Whiteboard Summary of Financial Statements
  • Quiz and Review on Financial Statement Flow

Module 3: Financial Ratio Analysis

  • Evaluating Company Health Through Ratios
  • Comparison of Company Ratios for Competitive Analysis
  • Gaining Financial Insights from Ratios
  • Understanding Solvency and Liquidity Ratios
  • The Importance of Financial Ratios in Business

Module 4: The Time Value of Money and Its Applications

  • Fundamentals of Finance Related to Time Value
  • Applying Financial Statements for Decision Making and Free Cash Flow Analysis
  • Introduction to Discounted Cash Flows and Present Value
  • Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
  • Calculating Net Present Value (NPV)
  • Understanding Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

Module 5: Marketing

  • MBA Marketing Concepts
  • Marketing Basics
  • Market Behaviour
  • Marketing Segmentation Targeting Positioning
  • Market Size Matters
  • Marketing TAM SAM SOM
  • Marketing and Pricing
  • Marketing Content and the Customer Journey
  • Digital Marketing
  • Marketing Trends in eCommerce
  • Marketing Tools and Techniques
  • Growth Hacking Marketing
  • Niche Marketing in the Digital Age

Assessment Methods

Final Exam: Pass with >80% for a certificate of completion and a LinkedIn badge.

Materials included

  • Course slide decks and reading materials provided
  • Access to a financial calculator or spreadsheet software

Recommended Reading

Supplementary books and articles included

Course Communication

Your instructor is available for asynchronous video chat assistance, usually responding within a few hours.

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I recently took your MBA ASAP course, which I completed as part of our EY badges program, and I truly enjoyed it. I was particularly impressed by the way you present both simple and complex concepts in a consistent, understandable, practical, and smart manner.

Elena Litova
MBA ASAP Alumnus
Head of Brand, Ernst & Young

Big plus in your course is the structure! I have a tree map in my head now on what to focus on and what’s really important. Exactly what I needed for financial literacy as an aspiring project manager.

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eBusiness Advisor, Dell

“Fantastic content and delivery. For python coding exercise, may be easier to have a shell script, and then let folks work on the formula etc. Thanks again.”

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The MBA ASAP course provided a comprehensive understanding of financial concepts, including NPV, with practical insights and hands-on exercises.

Josephine A
MBA ASAP Alumnus

You are making so much impact. What I am getting is way valuable than the cost of the programme.  In my husband words; “all these for the amount paid”……..and my response to him was …….”he is just GIVING BACK”. Thank you and may you be fulfilled through people’s growth stories because you are touching lives.

Nkechi Yvonne Obigho
MBA ASAP Alumnus

MBA books are full of fluff

Sharpen your business skills fast

Most MBA courses in South Africa rely on outdated textbooks and academic theory. This course is different. It cuts through the noise and teaches real business skills that help you make smarter decisions, faster.

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