Participant Profile
The Advanced Diploma 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 Advanced Diploma in Management Sciences (Business Administration) 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 by acquiring this qualification.
The Advanced Diploma in Management Sciences (Business Administration) is a learning programme which consists of 6 modules. Students are expected to attend lectures, group discussions, case studies and role plays offered on a part-time basis over 1 year. 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. The program is offered over a period of one year.
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.
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.
In addition to the requirements above, the selection and application process below
will apply. All applicants are expected to:
- Complete an application form
- 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
