Diploma in Management

Career Opportunities & Professional Pathways

The Diploma in Management equips students with comprehensive business knowledge and practical leadership skills, preparing them for diverse operational, administrative, and strategic support roles across various industries. Career pathways include:

  • General Management & Supervisory Leadership: Supervisors, First-line Managers, and Assistant Managers, utilising foundational knowledge from Management Theories and Applications, Leadership Principles and Practices, and Diversity in the Workplace to lead teams, drive operational efficiency, and foster inclusive work environments.
  • Business Administration & Support Services: Administrative Officers and Generalist Management Support Professionals, applying practical skills from Introduction to Business Functions, Introduction to Smart Working Technologies, and Introduction to Virtual Working to coordinate daily business operations and provide essential organisational support.
  • Operations, Supply Chain & Quality Assurance: Operations Coordinators and Supply Chain Assistants, leveraging specialised expertise in Supply Chain Management, Procurement Management, and Quality Assurance and Management to optimise logistical processes and ensure high standards of service delivery.
  • Risk, Safety & Business Continuity: Risk and Compliance Assistants, integrating critical knowledge from Risk Management, Business Continuity Management, Occupational Health and Safety Management, and Disaster Management to safeguard organisational assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Entrepreneurship & Business Development: Junior Entrepreneurs and Business Development Coordinators, applying insights from Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Global Entrepreneurship, and Entrepreneurship in Practice to identify market opportunities and drive business growth.
Diploma : Diploma in Management

DP_MGT

Campus

Duration of Programme

SAQA Credits

NQF Level

Bloemfontein Campus, Welkom Campus

3 years (full-time)

360

6

Programme-Specific Requirements

Minimum Qualification

A National Senior Certificate (NSC), Senior Certificate (SC), or National Certificate (Vocational).

International applicants: Must produce a SAQA evaluation certificate vouching for the equivalence of their certificates.

Required Subjects & Pass Levels

  • English: Minimum 50% (NSC) OR Communication: Minimum 50% (NCV).
  • CUT Scoring Scale (APS): Minimum 27 points. (Preference is given to applicants with an APS above 30).
  • Recommended: A good pass in Mathematics or a quantitative subject (e.g., Physics, Accounting) is advantageous.

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 & Programme Regulations

Selection Process & Progression

  • Selection Criteria: Only candidates with 27 or more points on the CUT scoring scale are eligible for selection. However, preference is given to applicants whose APS is above 30.
  • NCV Applicants: Applicants in possession of a National Certificate (Vocational) will be selected according to the specific selection requirements approved by Senate.
  • Study Mode: This learning programme is presented on a full-time basis only.
  • Work-Integrated Learning (WIL): The student is expected to gain three months’ practical experience at an approved institution during the third year of study.
  • Progression: The student may only follow the second- or third-year level of study on condition that the first- or second-year level, respectively, has been successfully completed.
  • Graduation Requirements: Successful completion of this qualification requires the successful completion of the Academic Literacy and Communication Studies programme and Personal Information Management.

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.


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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