The Advanced Diploma in Management is a 120-credit (480 cumulative) postgraduate programme at NQF level 7. You will typically need to have obtained the SBS Diploma in Management, or an appropriate degree, or a national diploma or an equivalent qualification to register for the Advanced Diploma in Management.

Minimum duration & Language

The Advanced Diploma in Management can be completed in a minimum of one year and is presented in English.

Who should register?

This advanced diploma programme provides students with applied, recognised, and industry-standard business skills and knowledge. It is an intensive course in advanced aspects of management and it has been specifically designed for managers and aspiring managers on middle– and higher levels of management.

Admission Requirements

To apply for registration for the Advanced Diploma in Management, an applicant must be in possession of the following:

• The Southern Business School Diploma in Management
• A degree obtained at an institution registered on the NQF
• Any qualification which is deemed equivalent or of higher value and which has been registered on the National Qualifications Framework.

Structure of the Advanced Diploma in Management

The following information should assist prospective students in choosing subjects that suit their aspirations and current work situation:

• Compulsory subjects are Management Practice IV, Leadership IV, and Research Methodology IV. In addition, three elective subjects must be obtained.
• Elective subjects include Advanced Labour Law; Advanced Labour Relations; Business Partnering IV; Financial Management IV; Human Resource Development IV; Human Resource Management IV; Organisational Behaviour IV; Project Management IV; Disaster Risk Reduction; and Public Management IV.

In total, a student must obtain six subjects to qualify for the Advanced Diploma in Management.

Course Composition

Students must structure the Advanced Diploma in Management according to one of the following structures:

Human Resource Management:

Management Practice IV » Leadership IV » Research Methodology IV » Human Resource Management IV » Human Resource Development IV » Organisational Behaviour IV OR Project Management IV OR Business Partnering IV

Business Management:

Management Practice IV » Leadership IV » Research Methodology IV » Financial Management IV » Project Management IV » Organisational Behaviour IV OR Human Resource Management IV

Labour Relations:

Management Practice IV » Leadership IV » Research Methodology IV » Labour Law IV » Labour Relations IV » Organisational Behaviour IV OR Human Resource Management IV

Project Management:

Management Practice IV » Leadership IV » Research Methodology IV » Project Management IV » Organisational Behaviour IV; Financial Management IV OR Public Management IV

Public Management:

Management Practice IV » Leadership IV » Research Methodology IV » Public Management IV » Project Management IV » Organisational Behaviour IV OR Human Resource Management IV

Disaster Risk Management:

Management Practice IV » Leadership IV » Research Methodology IV » Disaster Risk Reduction IV » Public Management IV » Project Management IV » Organisational Behaviour IV OR Human Resource Management IV

Costs

Registration fee: R550. Cost per subject: R1350. Second semester re-registration fee: R350. Prices exclude textbooks.