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First ever business school expo

If you are on a quest for comprehensive information on MBA's, business/management short courses, conferences and forums, then Gallagher Estate on 13th September and Cape Town Convention Centre on 26th September, is the place to be. The Association of Graduate Schools of Business and Management (AGSBM) will be holding an exhibition showcasing all accredited business schools under one roof.

Visitors will be able to interact with a range of faculty, admissions officers and career consultants across the industry from all the provinces.

Prof Nick Binedell, President of the AGSBM and Director of the Gordon Institute of Business Science stated, "This exhibition provides a unique opportunity for individuals and professional people to network, discuss and investigate the many programmes and courses available in the market. The various MBA's with their specialised streams will be on show as well as a selection of executive education short courses and programmes. The event aims to find the synergy between business and education."

In today's fast-paced world, HR professionals and individuals are continually stretched to find the best products to ensure a return on their education investment. The event drives access to this product knowledge base at a single convenient location.

The leading business schools in South Africa will be present, including:

• Gordon Institute of Business Science
• Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town
• Graduate School of Business - University of KwaZulu-Natal
• Graduate School of Business and Leadership - North West University
• Graduate School of Management - University of Pretoria
• Henley Management College of South Africa
• Management College of Southern Africa - MANCOSA
• Milpark Business School - A division of Midrand Graduate Institute
• Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - NMMU
• Potchefstroom Business School - North West University
• Rhodes Investec Business School
• School of Management - University of the Free State
• Turfloop Graduate School of Leadership - University of Limpopo
• TUT Business School - Tshwane University of Technology
• UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership
• University of Stellenbosch Business School - USB
• WITS Business School - University of the Witwatersrand

Expert advice

High profile companies will also be offering their expertise and advice in areas such as finance, information technology, employment opportunities, publishing and educational services. A few mentions include:

• Competent Artistes
• Deloitte
• Exactica
• Knowledge Resources
• MBA.co.za
• Microsoft
• Pnet

Over R260 000 worth of business courses can be won

Want to further your knowledge and skills by doing a business course? Over R260 000 worth of business courses are up for grabs, including a number of management and leadership development programmes.

Panel debate

Business and academic leaders will take part in a live debate focusing on business education issues within the South African context.

Are you serious about your future?

Visit www.bschoolexpo.co.za to register on-line for free or pay R40.00 when registering at the door.

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