Diploma in Operations Management at Production Management Institute of Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd (PMI)

Programme overview

NQF Level 6 diploma (SAQA ID 59509, 360 credits) that prepares students to plan and manage outputs and optimise resources through strategy and the effective use of systems, tools and techniques in a manufacturing or service environment.

Duration: Minimum 3 years, maximum 8 years | Study mode: blended | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Year 1 covers Operations Management I, Quality Management I, Applied Mathematics I, Human Resources Management I, Logistics Management, Business Finance and Fundamentals of Project Management. Year 2 and 3 cover Operations, Quality and Supply Chain Management II/III, Manufacturing Technology, Project Management Techniques, Business Statistics, Operations Research and electives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

National Senior Certificate with an achievement rating of 40-49% or better in four recognised NSC subjects (excluding Life Orientation) and a minimum of 30% in English; or NC(V) with Diploma admission at Level 4 with 50% in English and two other fundamental subjects and 60% in three compulsory vocational modules; or a Learnership at NQF Level 4; or access via Recognition of Prior Learning. Competence in Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4 is required.

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: Minimum 3 years, maximum 8 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.pmi-sa.co.za/contact-us/

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