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Postgraduate Diploma in Health Care Management at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

Prepares health professionals for advanced and specialised employment in the health system, building healthcare management knowledge and skills in an applied work setting, based on workplace leadership and managerial roles.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences  |  Department: Global Health  |  Duration: One year  |  Intake: Applications open 1 April 2026; close 11 September 2026 (South African) and 31 August 2026 (international).  |  Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Compulsory modules including Health Systems, Policy and Financing; Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare; Strategy, Marketing and Communication; Managing Self and Others; Quality Improvement and Clinical Governance; Project Management; Financial Leadership and Governance; Managing Operations; Managing Health Technology and Infrastructure; and a 20-credit Health Management Report.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree at NQF level 7 in health sciences, economic and management sciences or social sciences; demonstrated academic ability and relevant workplace experience; adequate English proficiency for postgraduate study and writing. Application documents: CV, employer letter confirming study leave, proof of professional registration.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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