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Diploma in Management elective focus area in Project Management

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Qualification / Course Information

Minimum Duration:

3 Years

Minimum Credits:

365

NQF Level:

6

SAQA:

117869

MODE:

Distance Learning

CAMPUS:

Distance Learning

LANGUAGE:

English

COURSE OVERVIEW

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 fourteen (14) elective focus areas within the Diploma in Management enables the student to select a elective that meets the diverse roles and responsibilities required by a range of industries in the public and private sectors. 

 

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).

 

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 DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT ARE:
  • a Senior Certificate (SC); OR

  • a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 40% in four recognized 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

 

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. 

A limited number of applicants will be admitted under the rules of Recognition of Prior Learning, to find out more read HERE.

COURSE CURRICULUM

Diploma in Management elective focus area in Project Management

 

1st YEAR MODULES

  • Business Communication I 

  • Business Law I 

  • Human Resource Management I

  • Management Practice I 

  • Project Management I 

 

2nd YEAR MODULES

  • Accounting for Managers I 

  • End User Computing 

  • Management Practice II 

  • Project Management II 

  • Marketing Management I OR Public Sector Management I OR Training Management I 

3rd YEAR MODULES

  • Human Resource Management II

  • Management Practice III 

  • Project Management III 

  • Marketing Management II OR Public Sector Management II OR Training Management II 

 

PLEASE NOTE:

The Diploma in Management consists of 14 modules. Please note a student can register for a maximum of only five (5) modules per year. The structures of the elective focus areas on the previous page have been divided into years 1, 2 and 3. Compulsory modules are Management Practice I, II and III (MAN100, MAN200 & MAN300), Business Communication (BCU100) and End User Computing (EUC152).

 

Download Information Pack for a detailed breakdown of the structure of each of the 14 electives focua areas.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Below are some key career opportunities that you may consider once you have completed this qualification:
  • Accountancy

  • Business and Marketing Management 

  • Disaster Risk Management

  • Fleet Management 

  • Human Resource Management 

  • Logistics Management

  • Occupational Health and Safety Management  

  • Project Management 

  • Public Sector Financial Management 

  • Public Sector Management 

  • Public Supply Chain Management  

  • Public Transport and Fleet Management  

  • Records Management

INFORMATION PACK

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