Postgraduate Diploma in Management

SAQA

72977

NQF Level

Duration

1 Year

Closing Date

31 October

Overview

The programme is designed to provide the student with an understanding and working application of the principles essential to the effective management of organizations. The purpose of the programme is to broaden the students’ management knowledge to develop a thorough understanding of management theory as well as the skills necessary to apply the theory to understand material, information and capital flows as well and to deal with the challenges experiences in Management. Relevant and practical methodologies are emphasized, particularly for use in the African context, thus enabling students to enter the work context to effect positive change. Students are further equipped with analytical and reflective skills, and are placed in a position to develop competencies and skills that facilitate life-long learning.

Entry Requirements

An appropriate Bachelor’s degree
Attained a level of competence as defined in Rule GR7(b) in the Handbook;
Selection Programme- the School may prescribe further criteria.

Modules

Business Strategy and Management – MGNT601 (16 Credits)
Finance and Accounting – MGNT602 (16 Credits)
Business Law – MGNT608 (16 Credits)
Special Topics in Management – MGNT610 (16 Credits)
Marketing Management 1 – MSCM603 (16 Credits)
Human Resource Management A – HRMG6GO (16 Credits)

Two electives approved by the Academic Leader (32 Credits):

Elements of Entrepreneurship – MGNT612 (16 Credits)
Research Methodology – MGTN620 (16 Credits)
Air Services and Route Development for Aerotropoli – MGNT621 (16 Credits)
Sustainability in Management: Critical and Practical Contexts – MGNT622 (16 Credits)
Leadership and Management of Regional Innovation Systems – MGNT623 (16 Credits)
Sustainable Large Scale Urban Developments: Smart Cities and Aerotropoli – MGNT624 (16 Credits)
Supply Chain Management A – MSCM607 (16 Credits)

Total Credits for Qualification 128

School of Commerce