Diploma in Management

The Diploma in Management is a comprehensive qualification in management and designed specifically for managers and aspiring managers on all levels and in all spheres of business. 

The elective focus areas within the Diploma in Management enables the student to select an elective that meets the diverse roles and responsibilities required by a range of industries in the public and private sectors.

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THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT ARE:

• a Senior Certificate (SC); OR

• a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 40% in four recognised 20-credit modules, including English Home Language or First Additional Language; OR

• a National Senior Certificate – Vocational Level 4 (NC(V)) with a minimum of 50% in three fundamental subjects, including English; and a minimum of 60% in three vocational subjects; OR

• a STADIO Certificate or Higher Certificate in Management on NQF Level 5; OR

• a Higher Certificate (NQF 5) in a cognate field

NAMIBIAN STUDENTS: 

Alternative Admission Requirements

• 25 points over 6 modules

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FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

After successful completion of the Diploma in Management (NQF 6), the student may articulate to a relevant Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or Bachelor's degree (NQF 7).

The Diploma in Management with an elective focus area in Accountancy will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Management Assistant / Junior Manager
• Office Or Business Administrator
• Project Coordinator / Junior Project Manager
• Risk And Compliance Officer
• Business Analyst (Entry-Level)
• Accounting Assistant
• Entrepreneur / Small Business Owner
• Financial Administrator

The Diploma in Management with an elective focus area in Aviation Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Aviation Operations Coordinator
• Airport Duty Officer / Supervisor
• Aviation Safety and Compliance Officer
• Airline or Airport Administrative Officer
• Aviation Risk and Safety Analyst
• Aviation Human Factors Specialist (Junior Level)
• Project Coordinator in Aviation
• Aviation Business Development Assistant

The Diploma in Management with an elective focus area in Data Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Data Management Officer / Administrator
• Records and Information Officer
• Data Analyst (Junior Level)
• Business Intelligence Assistant
• Compliance and Records Specialist
• Information Governance Assistant
• Project Coordinator (Data Projects)
• Operations or Business Administrator (Data-Focused)

The Diploma in Management with an elective focus area in Disaster Risk Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Disaster Risk Management Officer / Practitioner (Entry-Level)
• Emergency Management Coordinator
• Public Sector Administrator (Disaster/Emergency Focus)
• Community Risk Reduction Officer
• Project Coordinator (Disaster/Relief Projects)
• Human Resource / Training Officer (Disaster Focus)
• Supply Chain / Financial Administrator (Public Sector)
• NGO or Humanitarian Relief Programme Assistant

The Diploma in Management with an elective focus area in Fire Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Fire Safety Officer
• Fire Risk Management Officer
• Fire Technology Specialist (Junior Level)
• Emergency Response Coordinator
• Occupational Health and Safety Officer (Fire Focus)
• Municipal Fire and Rescue Administration Officer
• Fire Safety Inspector

The Diploma in Management with an elective focus area in Fleet Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Fleet Management Officer / Coordinator
• Transport / Logistics Supervisor
• Fleet Compliance and Safety Officer
• Vehicle Procurement and Maintenance Planner
• Operations Or Business Administrator (Fleet Focus)
• Project Coordinator (Fleet/Transport Projects)
• Financial / Cost Analyst (Fleet Operations)
• Public Sector Fleet Officer

The Diploma in Management with an elective focus area in Human Resource Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Human Resource Officer / Assistant
• Training And Development Coordinator
• Labour Relations Officer (Entry-Level)
• Hr Compliance and Records Administrator
• Recruitment Coordinator / Talent Acquisition Assistant
• Project Coordinator (Hr-Related Projects)
• Payroll / Hr Systems Administrator
• Workforce Planning Assistant

The Diploma in Management with an elective focus area in Logistics Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Logistics Coordinator / Officer
• Supply Chain Assistant
• Operations Supervisor (Logistics Focus)
• Transport / Fleet Administrator
• Procurement And Inventory Clerk
• Project Coordinator (Logistics Projects)
• Warehouse Supervisor / Assistant Manager 
• Import / Export Administrator

The Diploma in Management with an elective focus area in Marketing Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Marketing Assistant / Coordinator
• Sales and Business Development Officer
• Brand Assistant / Junior Brand Manager
• Market Research Assistant
• Digital Marketing Coordinator (Entry-Level)
• Project Coordinator (Marketing Projects)
• Customer Relations Officer
• Product or Service Promotion Officer

The Diploma in Management with an elective focus area in Occupational Health & Project Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Health and Safety Officer / Practitioner (Entry-Level)
• Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator
• Risk and Safety Compliance Officer
• Incident Investigation Officer
• Safety Training Coordinator
• Project Safety Coordinator
• Labour and Safety Compliance Administrator
• Safety Risk Assessment Assistant

The Diploma in Management with an elective focus area in Safety Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Project Coordinator / Assistant
• Junior Project Manager
• Project Administrator
• Operations Project Officer
• Business or Hr Project Support Officer
• Compliance and Risk Project Assistant
• Public Sector Project Officer
• Training or Development Project Coordinator

The Diploma in Management with an elective focus area in Public Sector Financial Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Public Sector Financial Officer / Administrator
• Supply Chain and Procurement Officer
• Budget Analyst (Entry-Level)
• Accounting Clerk / Assistant (Public Sector)
• Project Finance Coordinator
• Financial Compliance Officer  
• Treasury or Revenue Officer
• Public Administration Support Officer

The Diploma in Management with an elective focus area in Public Sector Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Public Sector Administrator / Officer
• Project Coordinator (Public Sector)
• Human Resource Officer (Government)
• Public Supply Chain Officer
• Financial Administrator (Public Sector)
• Policy Implementation Officer
• Operations Support Officer
• Municipal or Provincial Programme Officer

The Diploma in Management with an elective focus area in Public Supply Chain Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Public Supply Chain Officer / Coordinator
• Procurement Administrator (Public Sector)
• Project Supply Chain Coordinator
• Asset Management Officer
• Financial Administrator (Supply Chain Focus)
• Operations Support Officer (Public Sector)
• Logistics and Compliance Officer
• Municipal or Provincial Supply Chain Officer

The Diploma in Management with an elective focus area in Public Transport & Fleet Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Public Transport Coordinator / Officer
• Fleet Management Officer
• Project Coordinator (Transport Projects)
• Supply Chain and Logistics Officer (Public Sector)
• Financial Administrator (Fleet/ Transport Focus)
• Operations Support Officer (Transport or Fleet)
• Municipal Transport Officer
• Asset and Resource Management Officer

The Diploma in Management with an elective focus area in Records Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Records Management Officer / Clerk
• Information Governance Officer
• Project Coordinator (Records / Information Projects)
• Archive Officer / Administrator
• Human Resource Records Officer  
• Public Sector Administrative Officer
• Compliance and Risk Records Assistant
• Document Control Officer