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Advanced Diploma in Applied Management
Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
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Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
This advanced qualification prepares graduates for senior public sector positions across the political and administrative milieu, including national, regional, and local government. Owing to the wide variety of duties and activities in the public sector, public functionaries are employed at institutions throughout the country.
Faculty: Management Sciences | Department: Government Management | Duration: 1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Career pathways listed by the programme page include Public Administration & General Management; Public Human Resources & Policy Management; Governmental Relations & Political Advisory; Public Sector Research & Strategic Planning.
Minimum Prior Qualification: A National Diploma in Public Management, or an equivalent M+3 (NQF Level 6) qualification with appropriate instructional offerings. Required Academic Performance: A minimum of 55% achieved in all major subjects at the third-year level of the preceding qualification. Programme Regulations & Modes of Study: Location & Mode of Study: Offered in Bloemfontein via face-to-face classes. Please note that all classes are presented in the evening only. Duration: 1 year (available on both a full-time and part-time basis). Full-time students must enrol as such. Curriculum: All six prescribed instructional offerings are compulsory. Equivalent Qualifications & RPL: Due to limited capacity, applicants with equivalent qualifications must have at least two years’ working experience in the public sector. Admission for these candidates is strictly limited to 10% of the annual intake, requires an interview, and completion of a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) template. Preference is given to candidates in managerial or supervisory positions. (Apply early, as the RPL process is time-consuming).
Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Applications for the 2027 academic year opened in April 2026 and closed on 30 September 2026 for undergraduate, advanced diploma, honours and structured master's programmes; no late or walk-in applications are accepted.
There is no application fee and no residence application fee; applications are made through the online portal.
Apply through the official page: https://www.cut.ac.za/application-process
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Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
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Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
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Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
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Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
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Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
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Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
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Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
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Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
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