Participant Profile
The Post Graduate Diploma in Management Sciences (Business Administration) was developed to enhance the managerial competence of students who want to familiarise themselves with current relevant theories, thinking and practices in strategic management. The Post Graduate Diploma in Management Sciences (Business Administration) is targeted at persons in senior management positions, as well as those aspiring to these positions who wish to increase their promotion prospects by acquiring this qualification.
The Post Graduate Diploma in Management Sciences (Business Administration) is a learning programme which consists of 6 modules. Programme 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.
Upon completion of the Post Graduate Diploma in Management Sciences (Business
Administration), the learner will be able to:
- Apply a wide range of management principles to identify, conceptualise, design and implement methods of enquiry to address problems in business;
- Evaluate and critique relevant theories, principles and contemporary issues pertaining to strategic management;
- Communicate academic, professional and management information effectively, both orally and in writing, using appropriate technology, language, structure, style and graphical support;
- Prepare a research proposal and plan and execute a research report, using acceptable scientific methodologies, protocols and conventions;
- Manage one’s learning tasks autonomously, professionally and ethically.
Admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Management Sciences will be granted to those
applicants who have completed an Advanced Diploma in Management Sciences, or a cognate
qualification, at NQF level 7, in any one of the following areas: Marketing; Retailing; Public Relations and Communication Management; Operations Management; Quality Management; Human Resource Management; Business Law, or Business Administration. Admission requirements based on work experience, age and maturity. Students may be granted admission to the programme via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). In accordance with DUT policy, a
maximum of 10% of the student cohort may be admitted via RPL.
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
