School of Administration & Management
Advanced Diploma in Management
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Qualification / Course Information
Minimum Duration:
1 Year
Minimum Credits:
120
NQF Level:
7
SAQA:
117865
MODE:
Distance Learning
CAMPUS:
Distance Learning
LANGUAGE:
English
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Advanced Diploma in Management provides students with recognised, applied and industry-standard business skills and knowledge.
This Advanced Diploma is an intensive programme in advanced aspects of management and it has been specifically designed for managers and aspiring managers on middle and higher levels of management.
The Advanced Diploma in Management consists of 6 modules.
FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
After successful completion of the Advanced Diploma in Management the student may articulate to a relevant degree or honours degree in a cognate field.
SUPPORT OFFERED
Student support is enhanced through our online interactive communication tool, electronic documents and websites, e-journals and e-books, management related videos, interactive feedback and supportive communication at all times.
Entry Requirements
THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT ARE:
- a STADIO Diploma in Management (NQF 6); OR
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a prior qualification on NQF level 6 (minimum 360 credits); OR
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a degree (NQF 7) in a cognate field.
STADIO is committed to achieving inclusion and to overcome barriers to access and success in higher education. Applicants who do not meet the stated admission criteria, but who have relevant work experience and/or prior learning may apply for admission under the policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). STADIO admits a maximum of 10% per cohort via RPL. The implementation of RPL is context-specific, in terms of discipline, programme and level. Further information may be obtained from your Student Recruitment Advisor.
COURSE CURRICULUM
The Advanced Diploma in Management consists of six modules: three compulsory modules and three elective modules.
COMPULSORY MODULES
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Leadership
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Management Practice
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Research Methodology & Project
*When selecting Occupational Health & Safety Management IV (HSM400) as an elective module, Labour Law IV (LLA400) and Project Management IV (POM400) will be compulsory.
SELECT ANY THREE (3) ELECTIVE MODULES
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Advanced Labour Law IV
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Advanced Labour Relations IV
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Digital Marketing IV
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Disaster Risk Reduction IV
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Financial Management IV OR Public Sector Financial Management IV
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Human Resource Development IV
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Human Resource Management IV
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*Occupational Health & Safety Management IV
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Organisational Behaviour IV
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Project Management IV
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Public Sector Management IV