Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurial Management at Central University of Technology, Free State

Programme overview

Entrepreneurial-minded professionals can apply their advanced skills in a wide variety of sectors. Due to its distinct entrepreneurial flair, this qualification empowers successful learners to thrive either as dynamic leaders and managers within established public or private enterprises, or as visionary founders and managers of their own innovative business ventures.

Faculty: Management Sciences | Department: Entrepreneurship Development Unit | Duration: 2 years part-time modular two blocks per semester; one weeklong per block | Study mode: part-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

Career pathways

Career pathways listed by the programme page include Corporate Leadership & General Management; Entrepreneurial Ventures & Start-up Leadership; Strategic Operations & Financial Management; Ethical Leadership & Strategic Consultancy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum Prior Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree, Advanced Diploma, or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7 in any field. Required Academic Performance: A minimum average of 60% in the preceding qualification. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Applicants who do not meet the standard academic requirements may be considered for admission through the RPL process, subject to specific conditions. Programme Regulations & Modes of Study: Mode of Study: This programme is offered on-campus on a modular basis (Saturdays fortnightly) and is also available fully online. For more information on the online offering, please visit the CUT Online Programmes portal → Curriculum: All instructional offerings are compulsory. Graduation: After successful completion of this programme, the Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurial Management (NQF Level 8) will be awarded during an official graduation ceremony of CUT.

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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