Higher Certificate in Retail Management at Central University of Technology, Free State

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 27. Minimum Prior Qualification: A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent qualification. Applicants in possession of a National Certificate Vocational (NCV) will be selected according to the Senate-approved selection requirements. Required Academic Performance: A minimum Admission Point Score (APS) of 27 on the CUT scoring scale based on the NSC (Grade 12). A minimum score of 4 (50%) in English. Alternative Pathway (RPL): Prospective students currently working in the retail sector may alternatively use the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) route for admission. Programme Regulations & Curriculum Overview: Mode of Study: Offered on a full-time basis during the day. Credits: 126 SAQA credits. All instructional offerings are compulsory. Prerequisite Progression: Modules are structured sequentially (e.g., Fundamentals of Retail Management A is a prerequisite for Fundamentals of Retail Management B). Personal Information Management Rule: Students who successfully complete PIM5011 do not need to register for PIM5012. Students who do not achieve the required pass rate in PIM5011 must register for PIM5012 to complete the requirement. Semester 1: Fundamentals of Retail Management A: Management of Retail Finance A: Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management A: Business Communication: Managing in a Retail Environment: Personal Information Management (PIM5011) Semester 2: Fundamentals of Retail Management B: Management of Retail Finance B: Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management B: Customer Service: Basic Digital Literacy: Work Integrated Learning: Personal Information Management (PIM5012 - if required)