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Diploma in Management Sciences (Business Administration) at Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

The Diploma in Management Sciences (Business Administration) develops analytical, conceptual and technical skills in management, financial management and administrative management. It is offered at ML Sultan Campus, Durban and Riverside Campus, Pietermaritzburg, which also offers an extended curriculum route.

Faculty: Faculty of Management Sciences  |  Department: Department of Entrepreneurial Studies and Management  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

The programme covers the major areas of management, financial management and administrative management, and gives a broad base for many fields rather than a narrow specialism.

Career pathways

Entrepreneur, administration, banking, wholesale and retail, financial management, government services and administration, education management, hospital administration, customer service, transportation, property and real estate, supply chain management and insurance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

NSC diploma entry with a minimum of 25 points excluding Life Orientation: English (home language) at rating 3 or English (first additional) at 4; Mathematics at 3 or Mathematics Literacy at 4; two further 20-credit subjects at 3 (not more than one language); plus one more recognised 20-credit NSC subject at 3. NCV Level 4: 50% in English and 50% in two other fundamental subjects, and 60% in three compulsory vocational subjects. Applicants are ranked by points and the highest-ranked receive firm offers; preference is given to applicants from designated groups. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place; selection is by ranking and availability of places.

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.

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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