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Undergraduate & honours studies

College of Economic & Management Sciences

Diplomas

In addition to the individual qualification admission requirements listed below, there may be additional admission requirements based on the qualification you choose. Meeting these requirements does not mean automatic acceptance; each application will be considered individually.

Qualification Stream Code Admission requirements Credits What are credits? NQF What are NQF levels?
Diploma in Accounting Sciences 98200 A National Senior Certificate (Diploma endorsement) with an achievement rating of 4 (50 - 59%) or better in the language of learning and teaching, and either Mathematics with a rating of 3 (40 - 49%) or better, or Mathematics Literacy with a rating of 5 (60 - 69%) or better. A student who does not qualify for admission to diploma studies in terms of the above requirements may apply for admission to a higher certificate in Accounting Science. Students with a Higher Certificate in Accounting Sciences will also be admitted to this qualification 360 6
Diploma in Marketing Management 98202 A National Senior Certificate (Diploma endorsement) with an achievement rating of 4 (50 - 59%) or better in the language of learning and teaching, and either Mathematics with a rating of 3 (40 - 49%) or better, or Mathematics Literacy with a rating of 5 (60 - 69%) or better. A student who does not qualify for admission to diploma studies in terms of the above requirements may apply for admission to a higher certificate 360 6
Diploma in Public Administration and Management 98203 A National Senior Certificate (Diploma endorsement) with an achievement rating of 4 (50 - 59%) or better in the language of learning and teaching, and either Mathematics with a rating of 3 (40 - 49%) or better, or Mathematics Literacy with a rating of 5 (60 - 69%) or better. A student who does not qualify for admission to diploma studies in terms of the above requirements may apply for admission to a higher certificate 360 6
Diploma in Retail Management 98204 A National Senior Certificate (Diploma endorsement) with an achievement rating of 4 (50 - 59%) or better in the language of learning and teaching, and either Mathematics with a rating of 3 (40 - 49%) or better, or Mathematics Literacy with a rating of 5 (60 - 69%) or better. A student who does not qualify for admission to diploma studies in terms of the above requirements may apply for admission to a higher certificate 360 6
Diploma in Human Resource Management 98211 A National Senior Certificate (Diploma endorsement) with an achievement rating of 4 (50 - 59%) or better in the language of learning and teaching, and either Mathematics with a rating of 3 (40 - 49%) or better, or Mathematics Literacy with a rating of 5 (60 - 69%) or better. A student who does not qualify for admission to diploma studies in terms of the above requirements may apply for admission to a higher certificate. 360 6
Diploma in Administrative Management 98216 A National Senior Certificate (Diploma endorsement) with an achievement rating of 4 (50 - 59%) or better in the language of learning and teaching, and either Mathematics with a rating of 3 (40 - 49%) or better, or Mathematics Literacy with a rating of 5 (60 - 69%) or better. A student who does not qualify for admission to diploma studies in terms of the above requirements may apply for admission to a higher certificate. 360 6
Diploma in Office Management and Technology 98217 A National Senior Certificate (Diploma endorsement) with an achievement rating of 4 (50 - 59%) or better in the language of learning and teaching, and either Mathematics with a rating of 3 (40 - 49%) or better, or Mathematics Literacy with a rating of 5 (60 - 69%) or better. A student who does not qualify for admission to diploma studies in terms of the above requirements may apply for admission to a higher certificate. 360 6
Diploma in Tourism Management 98223 A National Senior Certificate (Diploma endorsement) with an achievement rating of 4 (50 - 59%) or better in the language of learning and teaching, and either Mathematics with a rating of 3 (40 - 49%) or better, or Mathematics Literacy with a rating of 5 (60 - 69%) or better. A student who does not qualify for admission to diploma studies in terms of the above requirements may apply for admission to a higher certificate 360 6
Diploma in Banking 98224 A National Senior Certificate (Diploma endorsement) with an achievement rating of 4 (50 - 59%) or better in the language of learning and teaching, and either Mathematics with a rating of 3 (40 - 49%) or better, or Mathematics Literacy with a rating of 5 (60 - 69%) or better. A student who does not qualify for admission to diploma studies in terms of the above requirements may apply for admission to a higher certificate 360 6
National Diploma: Accounting NDACC National Higher Certificate Accountancy 360 6
National Diploma: Cost and Management Accounting NDCOS National Higher Certificate Accountancy 360 6
National Diploma: Entrepreneurship NDENT A National Senior Certificate (Diploma endorsement) with an achievement rating of 4 (50 - 59%) or better in the language of learning and teaching, 360 6
National Diploma: Explosives Management NDEXP A National Senior Certificate (Diploma endorsement) with an achievement rating of 4 (50 - 59%) or better in the language of learning and teaching, 360 6
National Diploma: Internal Auditing NDINT National Higher Certificate: Accountancy 360 6
National Diploma: Local Government Finance NDLGF A National Senior Certificate (Diploma endorsement) with an achievement rating of 4 (50 - 59%) or better in the language of learning and teaching, 360 6
National Diploma: Management NDMNT A National Senior Certificate (Diploma endorsement) with an achievement rating of 4 (50 - 59%) or better in the language of learning and teaching, 360 6
National Diploma: Safety Management NDSMN A National Senior Certificate (Diploma endorsement) with an achievement rating of 4 (50 - 59%) or better in the language of learning and teaching, 360 6
National Diploma: Taxation NDTXT National Higher Certificate Accountancy 360 6