business schools
Business schools under the microscope
SA’s Council on Higher Education wants the lowdown on the country’s business schools
The government’s Council on Higher Education (CHE) has launched an investigation into the operations of SA business schools. But, despite the apparently combative wording of its correspondence to schools, those involved in the project say it is no more than a fact-finding exercise to understand the full scope of the business education market.
According to the CHE, “a concern has been raised” that some university business schools may be offering higher-education qualifications that have not been accredited by national quality-standards bodies, and that these schools are “operating outside of legislative requirements” and misrepresenting the validity of those qualifications...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.