Diploma in Agricultural Management at Central University of Technology, Free State

Programme overview

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

Faculty: Health and Environmental Sciences | Department: Agriculture | Duration: 1 year (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

Career pathways

Career pathways listed by the programme page include Farm & Production Management; Agribusiness & Consulting; Rural Development & Government; Entrepreneurship; Further Academic Study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 23. 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. 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.

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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