Diploma in Agricultural Management Extended at Nelson Mandela University

Programme overview

The programme consists of two years of applied theoretical and one year of experiential training. Students gain a sound grounding in animal and plant biology, ecology, financial management, human resource management, marketing, law and computer applications. During experiential training students work with experienced agri-business managers who act as role models and mentors in order to gain workplace experience and practical skills.

Faculty: Science | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The published curriculum is an NQF Level 6 qualification of 355 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 310. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS Minimum NSC statutory requirements for diploma entry must be met. An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics or Technical Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 310. An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy requires a minimum Applicant Score of 325. NSC achievement rating of at least 35% for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or 55% for Mathematical Literacy. NSC achievement rating of at least 45% for Life Sciences OR 35% for Physical Sciences or Technical Science OR 50% for Agricultural Sciences. Admission is subject to Departmental selection. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008 Senior Certificate. Recommended: Economics, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Science, Biology, Accounting and Bookkeeping. OR A four-subject National Certificate (N3) with two languages at Grade 12 level. Recognition of prior learning will be considered. Learners must score at least 23 points on the university’s SPS rating scale..

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 on 13 April 2026. Applications for MBChB, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing Extended, BPharm and Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) close on 30 June 2026.

Early applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, Nursing, BPharm and BRad) close on 03 August 2026; late applications close on 30 September 2026.

International student applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, BPharm and BRad) close on 30 September 2026. The application fee for international students is R500 per year; online applications by South African applicants carry no application fee.

Student accommodation applications for 2027 close on 30 September 2026.

2026 down-payments before registration: R10 600 full-time (R6 200 part-time) for degrees, postgraduate diplomas, advanced diplomas, Masters and Doctorates; R7 500 full-time (R5 200 part-time) for diplomas and certificates; enrolment fee R1 770. International students pay 100% upfront.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.mandela.ac.za

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