Diploma in Agricultural Management

Career Opportunities & Professional Pathways

Graduates of the Diploma in Agricultural Management are equipped with the practical and theoretical knowledge required to manage agricultural enterprises efficiently, sustainably, and profitably. Career pathways include:

  • Farm & Production Management: Farm Manager, Agricultural Production Manager (Crop or Livestock), and Agricultural Operations Manager.
  • Agribusiness & Consulting: Agribusiness Consultant, Agricultural Sales and Marketing Representative, and Supply Chain Coordinator.
  • Rural Development & Government: Rural Development Officer, Agricultural Extension Assistant, and Official within government departments such as Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
  • Entrepreneurship: Independent Commercial Farmer, Agri-preneur, and Agricultural Start-up Founder.
  • Further Academic Study: A direct pathway to further studies, including the Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Management and the Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Management.
Diploma : Diploma in Agricultural Management

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Campus

Duration of Programme

SAQA Credits

NQF Level

Bloemfontein Campus

1 year (full-time)

360

6

Minimum Credits Required: 360

Programme-Specific Requirements

Minimum Qualification

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or an equivalent qualification. A candidate must also successfully complete the faculty selection process for admission to this learning programme.

Required Subjects & Pass Levels

  • Recommended Subject: A minimum mark of 50% (Level 4) in one of the following: Accounting, Mathematics, Business Economics, Economics, Mercantile Law, Hotel-keeping and Catering, or Home Economics.
  • Minimum APS: Due to high demand, no applicants with a score lower than 23 on the CUT scoring scale will be considered for selection.

Note for candidates who matriculated in 2007 or before: Please refer to the official CUT Student Calendar for the specific Senior Certificate (SC) scoring scale and admission requirements applicable to your qualification.

Understanding Your Matric Pass Level

To help you understand your eligibility, here is a quick guide to the National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass levels. This programme requires a Diploma Pass.

Diploma Pass (Required)

Pass 6 of 7 subjects. Four subjects must be at least 40% (Level 3), including Home Language (40%). Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT) must be at least 30%. You may fail one subject. This allows enrolment for a diploma course at a university of technology.

Bachelor’s Pass

Pass 6 of 7 subjects. Four subjects must be at least 50% (Level 4), including Home Language (40%). LOLT must be at least 30%. You may fail one subject. This allows application for a degree course.

Certificate Pass

Pass 6 of 7 subjects. Two subjects above 40%, four subjects above 30%, including Home Language (40%). You may fail one subject. This allows study for a higher certificate.


Selection Process & Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP)

Selection Process

Due to the relatively high demand for places in this programme, selection is strictly based on academic merit and available capacity. All applicants must successfully complete the formal selection process.

Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) Option

Please note: The Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) option is not available for the Diploma in Agricultural Management. ECP streams are currently only offered for specific programmes (e.g., Diploma in Somatology) within the faculty.


Need the Full Programme Details? Consult the Student Calendar

We know that choosing your future is a big step! While this page gives you the key highlights, the official CUT Student Calendar is your complete, authoritative guide. We highly recommend reviewing it to see full details on this programme, including admission criteria, complete module structures, assessment rules, and what to expect during your studies.

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