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Post Graduate Diploma in Management Sciences in Operations Management at Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Management Sciences (Operations Management) at DUT is a specialised programme designed to provide advanced knowledge and skills in managing and optimising organisational operations. This qualification focuses on key areas such as strategic operations planning, supply chain optimisation, process improvement, and operational efficiency. Students are equipped with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to tackle complex operational challenges and implement innovative solutions.

Faculty: Faculty of Management Sciences  |  Department: Department of Operations and Quality Management  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

Postgraduate Diploma in Management Sciences (programme group): applicants need an Advanced Diploma in Management Sciences or a cognate NQF level 7 qualification in an area such as Marketing, Retailing, Public Relations and Communication Management, Operations Management, Quality Management, Human Resource Management, Business Law or Business Administration. Admission via Recognition of Prior Learning is possible (maximum 10% of the cohort). Qualifying applicants are ranked on qualifications, marks in major subjects and managerial experience.

Requirements published at program group level.

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: 1 year

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

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