Central University of Technology, Free State campus

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Diploma in Management at Central University of Technology, Free State

Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa

Programme overview

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.

Faculty: Management Sciences  |  Department: Business Support Studies  |  Duration: 3 years (full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

Career pathways

Career pathways listed by the programme page include General Management & Supervisory Leadership; Business Administration & Support Services; Operations, Supply Chain & Quality Assurance; Risk, Safety & Business Continuity; Entrepreneurship & Business Development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 27. 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. 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.

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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