Diploma in Office Management and Technology at Central University of Technology, Free State

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 27. Minimum Qualification: A National Senior Certificate (NSC), Senior Certificate (SC), or an equivalent qualification. TVET College Applicants: Students with Business and Office Management related subjects are eligible for selection. Required Subjects & Pass Levels: English: Minimum 50% (NSC/SC) OR Communication: Minimum 50% (TVET/NCV). CUT Scoring Scale (APS): Minimum 27 points (strictly required for all applicants). Selection Process & Programme Regulations: Selection Process & Progression: Strict APS Requirement: Only candidates with an AP-score of 27 and higher will be eligible for selection. TVET/NCV Applicants: Students with Business and Office Management related subjects are eligible, provided they meet the 27-point APS threshold and achieve a minimum of 50% in Communication. Selection is subject to Senate-approved requirements. Study Mode: This learning programme is presented on a full-time basis only. Curriculum Structure: In addition to compulsory offerings, at least one optional instructional offering must be taken up to Level II, ensuring a total of at least 17 instructional offerings constitute the Diploma. Work-Integrated Learning (WIL): The candidate 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 (LCS5011 and LCS5012) and Personal Information Management (PIM5011 or PIM5012). 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.