NQF level 7 (SAQA No 111427)
The Advanced Diploma in Management Sciences (Business Administration) was developed to meet the needs of both the public and the private sectors for employees with the appropriate critical, analytical and organisational knowledge and skills. The qualification is targeted at persons in junior and/or middle management positions, as well as those aspiring to these positions who wish to increase their promotion prospects.
Minimum Admission requirements
Entry onto the Advanced Diploma will be granted to those applicants who have a Diploma in Management Sciences, specialising in Business Administration, or a related 360-credit NQF level 6 qualification.
Application and Selection process
All applicants are expected to complete an application form which entails the following:
- Complete all personal details
- Submit a short CV (3 pages) – work experience must be clearly outlined
- Submit clear certified copies of previous qualification/s completed
- Submit clear certified copy of ID and matric certificate
Selection criteria for this programme.
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements outlined above will be ranked in terms of their qualifications; the marks attained for the major subjects/modules in their qualifications, as well as their managerial experience, and those with the highest rankings will be accepted, with the number of students accepted per year being determined by DUT’s approved enrolment plans for the Advanced Diploma.
Application and Selection process
All applicants are expected to complete an application form which entails the following:
- Complete all personal details
- Submit a short CV (3 pages) – work experience must be clearly outlined
- Submit clear certified copies of previous qualification/s completed
- Submit clear certified copy of ID and matric certificate
Selection criteria for this programme.
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements outlined above will be ranked in terms of their qualifications; the marks attained for the major subjects/modules in their qualifications, as well as their managerial experience, and those with the highest rankings will be accepted, with the number of students accepted per year being determined by DUT’s approved enrolment plans for the Advanced Diploma.
Assessment rules
The programme consists of 5 examinable and 1 continuous assessment module. The weightings allocated to each assessment as well as the nature of the assessments for each module will be outlined in the respective study guides.
6 Modules
The various modules will enable learners to apply integrated knowledge of the central areas of business management/administration, including an understanding of and the ability to apply and evaluate the key terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules and theories. They should be able to demonstrate the ability to identify, analyse, evaluate, critically reflect on and address complex problems.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Advanced Diploma in Management Sciences (Business Administration), the learner will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of Organizational Behaviour in the work environment to improve employee performance and productivity;
- Resolve work-based problems in a scientific manner;
- Apply appropriate processes and tools to manage projects in the business environment, and
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the key principles, theories and practices in the following areas: Corporate Governance and Business Ethics, Advanced Strategic Management, and Advanced Financial Management.
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION)
1 YEAR PART-TIME
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
SEMESTER 1 (ALL COMPULSORY MODULES)
Project Management
Organisational Behaviour
Research Methodology
SEMESTER 2 (ALL COMPULSORY MODULES)
Corporate Governance and Business Ethics
Advanced Strategic Management
Advanced Financial Management