Program Management Seminar in South Africa

About

Described by the Financial Times as the program for "the infantry that wins the war", the Program Management Seminar is aimed at developing operational excellence in business schools and management development institutions and has educated so far over 583 participants from 162 institutions in 44 countries of Europe, Asia, and Africa.

We welcome registrations for the next edition of the seminar, taking place on 28–30 October 2025 in South Africa, and invite broader representation from management schools around the world to join the discussion and share experiences.

Who is it for?Save

For program managers and administrators in charge of design, promotion and delivery of management education programs.

What do you get?

You will learn from the best about how to organize an excellent program, work effectively with faculty and participants, and build relationships not only with them, but also among them, engage alumni, deliver good customer service and assure the quality of programs, deal with ethical dilemmas, market the program, and much more. Particular attention will be given to the current changes and challenges in program management caused by the growing use of AI. After completion of the seminar, you will also become a part of the PMS alumni network.

Program

The program is designed to make Program and Project Managers and Directors more effective in handling their increasingly demanding and complex responsibilities. Class sessions include briefings by experts, group discussions, and case analyses of problems faced by Program Managers and Directors. It gives you the chance to learn not only from the faculty, but also from other participants who bring a wealth of experience and diverse perspectives. Particular attention will be given to the current changes and challenges in program management caused by the use of AI.

Topics to be covered include:

Faculty

Program faculty includes a high-profile team of experienced practitioners of business education:

Drikus Kriek
Director of Doctoral Studies, IEDC-Bled School of Management, Slovenia
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Nicola Kleyn
Former Dean of Executive Education, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University South Africa

Fees

Logistics

Accommodation is available on the GIBS campus. 
Price is 1600 South African Rands (approximately 78 EUR)
For reservations, please contact Ms. Nthabiseng Mokoka, Programme Manager, Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria
Main Tel: +27 11 771 4000 
Direct Tel: +27 11 771 4388
Email: mokokan@gibs.co.za

Registration

Registration link is coming up soon.