Flexible | Affordable | Accredited
Qualified students can now complete a MBA, 100% online.
Finish within 12-24 months and upgrade your career!
Why choose this
100% online MBA?

Academic Excellence
Our programs are designed and run by U.S based lecturers with the highest qualifications

Affordable
One of the most affordable MBAs in the world without sacrificing quality.

Flexible
Our MBA is 100% online. So you don't have to step foot in a physical classroom.


The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tuition and Fees
The following estimates the cost of completing the graduate level programs, including tuition and other expenses.
For your convenience, you may make payments online using a credit/debit card or by Bank Transfer. We are currently accepting Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, and Discover credit/debit cards.
Online MBA
Local Students (USD$) | International Students (USD$) | |
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Application Fee | 40 | 40 |
Technology Fee | included | included |
Tuition Fee (Total Cost) | 450 per course | 450 per course |
Exemption Fee | TBA | TBA |
Examination Fee | included | included |
Tuition for the online MBA at the University of Zambia is charged per course based on the student's admission status. Effective May 2016, students are permitted to register for a maximum of 2 courses per 8 weeks. Total of 36 credit hrs must be completed before a student can graduate.
Blended Learning
Local Students (ZMW) | International Students (US$) | |
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Application Fee | 200 | 60 |
Technology Fee | 640 | 40 |
Tuition Fee (Total Cost) | 36700 | 4500 |
Exemption Fee | 500 | 100 |
Examination Fee | 500 | 100 |
Finance Your Degree
Financing your Graduate degree is an investment in your future, and we’re here to guide you through the process. Our Finance department went to great lengths to ensure that the program is priced as low as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
What is the duration of the online MBA program?
It is a 2-year program but students with more time and financial resources can finish in as early as 13 months.
What are the different specializations you offer?
Students can specialize in Organizational Leadership, Entrepreneurship or Human Resource Management
How do I apply?
The Graduate School of Business is currently accepting online application for the blended learning programs and the online MBA Click here to apply for one of the online MBA program or Click here to apply for a blended learning program
Can I apply If I am not a Zambian National?
Our online MBA program is open to everyone, regardless of your country of origin.
Will I ever need to travel to Zambia throughout the course of my study?
The MBA program is 100% online and is designed for working adults with busy schedules. You will never be required to travel to Zambia; unless you wish to attend your graduation ceremony.
What are the admissions requirements?
To qualify for admissions, you must complete at least a bachelors degree or its international equivalent and a minimum of 3 years experience.
What payment method can I use to pay my fees
Student and applicants can pay fees using either Bank Transfers or Credit/Debit Cards.
How do I get my graduation documents after completing the program?
Student who are qualified to graduate will receive their documents via FedEx or DHL. In addition, you can travel to Zambia to attend your graduation ceremony.
Application Process

Step 1 - APPLICATION

Step 2 - PAYMENT

Step 3 - ASSESSMENT

Step 4 - ACCEPTANCE

Admission Requirements
Graduation Requirements
To be qualified for graduation, students must have a 3.0 GPA on all work attempted. Students must apply for candidacy to graduate if they fulfill the grade requirements and have completed at least 8/12 required courses for the Program. If the student makes a “D” or “F” in a course, it must be retaken.

Academic Programs
Online MBA
Blended Learning
- MBA General
- MBA Entrepreneurship
- MBA Finance
- MBA Human Resource Management
- MBA Organizational Leadership
- MBA Project Management
Course Name | Course Code |
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Scientific Writing & Critical Thinking | GSB5011 |
Research Methods | GSB5021 |
Finance for Managers | GSB5031 |
Business Ethics in a Global Environment | EBS5011 |
Strategic Management | MBS5022 |
Managing Innovation & Change | EBS5021 |
Managerial Economics | EBS5032 |
Marketing for Managers | EBS5041 |
Global Operations Management | GSB6090 |
Strategic Human Resource Management | GSB6702 |
GSB6004 | Dissertation |
Electives | |
Decision Theory in a Global Environment | EBS5023 |
Financial Reporting & Analysis | MAF5010 |
Project Risk & Quality Management | MAF6211 |
Quantitative Methods for Business | MBS5012 |
Course Name | Course Code |
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Business Communication | GSB5010 |
Managerial Finance and Accounting | GSB5020 |
Business Ethics in a Global Environment | GSB5030 |
Strategic Decision Making | GSB5040 |
Managing Innovation and Change | GSB5050 |
Managerial Economics | GSB5060 |
Business Analytics | GSB6070 |
Marketing for Managers | GSB6080 |
Operations Management | GSB6090 |
Entrepreneurship in the DDeveloping World | MIE6110 |
New Venture Strategies | MIE6120 |
Raising Value and Capital for a New Venture (Capstone Course) | MIE6130 |
Course Name | Course Code |
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Business Communication | GSB5010 |
Managerial Finance and Accounting | GSB5020 |
Business Ethics in a Global Environment | GSB5030 |
Strategic Decision Making | GSB5040 |
Managing Innovation and Change | GSB5050 |
Managerial Economics | GSB5060 |
Business Analytics | GSB6070 |
Marketing for Managers | GSB6080 |
Operations Management | GSB6090 |
Advanced Financial Management | MBF6110 |
Financial Markets and Institutions | MBF6120 |
Portfolio Management (Capstone Course) | MBF6130 |
Course Name | Course Code |
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Business Communication | GSB5010 |
Managerial Finance and Accounting | GSB5020 |
Business Ethics in a Global Environment | GSB5030 |
Strategic Decision Making | GSB5040 |
Managing Innovation and Change (Capstone Course) | GSB5050 |
Managerial Economics | GSB5060 |
Business Analytics | GSB6070 |
Marketing for Managers | GSB6080 |
Operations Management | GSB6090 |
Human Resource Management in the 21st Century | MHR6131 |
Training and Development of Human Capital | MHR6141 |
Compensation Strategies | MHR6150 |
Course Name | Course Code |
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Business Communication | GSB5010 |
Managerial Finance and Accounting | GSB5020 |
Business Ethics in a Global Environment | GSB5030 |
Strategic Decision Making | GSB5040 |
Managing Innovation and Change | GSB5050 |
Managerial Economics | GSB5060 |
Business Analytics | GSB6070 |
Marketing for Managers | GSB6080 |
Operations Management | GSB6090 |
Organizational Behavior and Leadership | MOL6220 |
Decision Theory in a Global Environment | MOL6130 |
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (Capstone Course) | MOL6510 |
Course Name | Course Code |
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Business Communication | GSB5010 |
Managerial Finance and Accounting | GSB5020 |
Business Ethics in a Global Environment | GSB5030 |
Strategic Decision Making | GSB5040 |
Managing Innovation and Change | GSB5050 |
Managerial Economics | GSB5060 |
Business Analytics | GSB6070 |
Marketing for Managers | GSB6080 |
Operations Management | GSB6090 |
Strategic Supply Chain Management | MPM6100 |
Quality Management Systems | MPM6110 |
Project Management (Capstone Course) | MPM6120 |
- MBA Finance
- MBA General
- MBA Strategic Management
- MSc Accounting & Finance
- MSc Corporate Communication
- MSc Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship
- MSc Ops, Projects & Supply Chain Management
- MSc Human Resource Management
Course Code | Course Name |
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GSB5011 | Scientific Writing & Critical Thinking |
GSB5021 | Research Methods |
MAF5010 | Financial Reporting & Analysis |
MAF5120 | Corporate Finance |
GSB5041 | Corporate Governance & Business Ethics |
GSB5052 | Economics Global & Firm Perspectives |
MBF5152 | Portfolio Management & Wealth Planning |
MBS5022 | Strategic Management |
MBF6011 | Derivatives & Alternative Investments |
GSB6004 | Dissertation |
Electives | |
MIE6011 | Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management |
MAF6182 | International Business Finance |
MBF6021 | Equity Investments |
MBF6031 | Fixed Income Securities |
GSB6004 | Dissertation |
Course Code | Course Name |
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GSB5011 | Scientific Writing & Critical Thinking |
GSB5021 | Research Methods |
GSB5031 | Finance for Managers |
GSB5041 | Corporate Governance & Business Ethics |
GSB5052 | Economics Global & Firm Perspectives |
MBS5012 | Quantitative Methods for Business |
OSM5022 | Global Operations Management |
MBS5022 | Strategic Management |
MBS6011 | Project Management |
HRM5032 | Organiational Behaviour & Leadership |
HRM5042 | Strategic Human Resource Planning |
GSB6004 | Dissertation |
Electives | |
MAF6211 | International Business Finance |
MIE6011 | Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management |
MAF6211 | Risk Management |
Course Code | Course Name |
---|---|
GSB5011 | Scientific Writing & Critical Thinking |
GSB5021 | Research Methods |
GSB5031 | Finance for Managers |
GSB5041 | Corporate Governance & Business Ethics |
GSB5052 | Economics Global & Firm Perspectives |
MBS5012 | Quantitative Methods for Business |
OSM5122 | Global Operations Management |
MBS5022 | Strategic Management |
MBS6021 | Project Management |
MBS6061 | E - Business Strategy |
MBS6031 | Human Resource Strategy |
MBS6041 | Marketing Strategy |
GSB6004 | Dissertation |
Course Code | Course Name |
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GSB5011 | Scientific Writing & Critical Thinking |
GSB5021 | Research Methods |
MAF5010 | Financial Reporting & Analysis |
MAF5110 | Corporate Finance |
MBF6011 | Derivatives & Alternative Investments |
MAF5022 | Strategic Management Accounting |
MAF6011 | Critical Perspectives in Accounting |
MAF5122 | Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management |
GSB6004 | Dissertation |
MAF6111 | Public Financial Management |
MAF6121 | International Business Finance |
MAF6211 | Risk Management |
GSB6004 | Accounting Information & Capital Markets |
Course Code | Course Name |
---|---|
GSB5011 | Scientific Writing & Critical Thinking |
GSB5021 | Research Methods |
GSB5031 | Finance for Managers |
GSB5041 | Corporate Governance & Business Ethics |
GSB5052 | Economics Global & Firm Perspectives |
MBS5012 | Quantitative Methods for Business |
OSM5022 | Global Operations Management |
MBS5022 | Strategic Management |
MBS6011 | Project Management |
HRM5032 | Organiational Behaviour & Leadership |
HRM5042 | Strategic Human Resource Planning |
GSB6004 | Dissertation |
Electives | |
MAF6211 | International Business Finance |
MIE6011 | Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management |
MAF6211 | Risk Management |
Course Code | Course Name |
---|---|
GSB5011 | Scientific Writing & Critical Thinking |
GSB5021 | Research Methods |
GSB5031 | Finance for Managers |
GSB5041 | Corporate Governance & Business Ethics |
GSB5052 | Economics Global & Firm Perspectives |
MBS5012 | Quantitative Methods for Business |
MIE5012 | New Venture Creation |
MIE5022 | Product Design & Development |
MIE6011 | Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management |
MIE6021 | Strategic Management of Technology & Innovation |
MIE6031 | Competitive Marketing Strategy |
GSB6004 | Dissertation |
Course Code | Course Name |
---|---|
GSB5011 | Scientific Writing & Critical Thinking |
GSB5021 | Research Methods |
GSB5031 | Finance for Managers |
GSB5041 | Corporate Governance & Business Ethics |
GSB5052 | Economics Global & Firm Perspectives |
OSM5012 | Strategic Supply Chain Management |
OSM5022 | Global Operations Management |
OSM5032 | Commercial Management of Projects |
MBS6021 | Project Management |
OSM6011 | Decision Behaviour, Analysis & Modelling |
OSM6012 | Business to Business Marketing |
OSM6031 | Operations Strategy for Industry |
GSB6004 | Dissertation |
Course Code | Course Name |
---|---|
GSB5011 | Scientific Writing & Critical Thinking |
GSB5021 | Research Methods |
GSB5031 | Finance for Managers |
GSB5041 | Corporate Governance & Business Ethics |
HRM5012 | Organisation Design & Human Resource Planning |
HRM5022 | Labour Economics & Markets |
MBS5022 | Strategic Management |
HRM5032 | Organiational Behaviour & Leadership |
HRM6011 | Employment Law & Labour Relations |
HRM6021 | Compensation & Performance Management |
HRM6031 | Learning & Development |
GSB6004 | Dissertation |
HRM6041 | Human Resource Information Management Systems |
To be admitted to candidacy, students must have a 3.0 GPA on all work attempted. Unconditionally admitted graduate students must apply for admission to candidacy after completing nine semester hours of requirements as outlined for the specific degree program. The Admission to Candidacy form must be completed within the first 18 semester hours of the program.
MBA Courses taken at another accredited university with a grade of “B” or better can be applied to any of the Masters degrees. These courses must be comparable in catalogue description to courses in the Master's program and must be approved by the faculty Dean or Director of the Masters Program.
About the University of Zambia
generation
The University of Zambia (UNZA) was established by Act of Parliament No. 66 of 1965. The first intake of students took place on 17th March 1966. The motto of the University, SERVICE AND EXCELLENCE has guided the development of the University since its inception.
UNZA is situated in Lusaka on two campuses. The main campus is the Great East Road Campus and it is situated on the Great East Road, 6km from the town centre. The other campus is the Ridgeway Campus catering for the Medical School. It is situated on John Mbita Road, 4km South East of Lusaka, opposite the University Teaching Hospital.
- Academic Freedom
- Accountability
- Equity
- Excellence
- Green Environment
- Innovation
- Integrity
MBA Student Profile
The programme is designed for local and international professionals, looking for a global perspective in business. This international curriculum will help established professionals reach new heights in their career. Upon completion, the graduate student from the MBA Program will be ready to fulfill leadership, management and executive management roles within their community, and will count with the skills, knowledge and application methods to compete in the global market for the same positions. The graduate student from this program is a global leader with initiative, and the tools and methods necessary to maximize the potential of employees, profits for the organizations they work for, and have the confidence and the savvy necessary to start their own projects if they decide to do so.
Online MBA Admissions
Email: elearning@gsb.unza.zm
Phone: +1813-438-6933
Blended Learning Admission Office
Email: gsb@unza.zm
Phone: +260-975212856