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13. MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING
Programme name
Programme code
Closing date
Min. points
Minimum entry requirements
Entry term
Course duration
Access route
Notes
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DIPLOMA STUDY
A National Senior Certificate with a minimum of 40% in four recognized 20-credit subjects, including English HL/FAL
Senior Cert with Engl 1st/2nd lang 'E' HG/'E' SG
NC(V) 4 with minimum of 50% in three fundamental subjects, including English; and minimum 60% in four vocational subjects
Diploma in Management EM-X-DIM 28 Feb 2026
1 3 yrs
EM - STADIO: X-DISTANCE • RB - REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL: D-DURBAN • MC - MANCOSA: D-DURBAN
Higher Certificate (NQF 5) in a cognate field
DOCTORAL STUDY
Doctor of Management
EM-X-DAM
28 Feb 2026
An appropriate Master's degree with an average mark
of 65%; or * a minimum of 5 years work experience in a managerial capacity; or * initial research proposal,work experience Comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV); certified academic transcripts and copies of certificates
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1
2 yrs
Doctor of Business Administration
RB-D-DOB
Master’s degree or equivalent NQF 9 qualification. Consult Institution
2 yrs
CERTIFICATE STUDY
Adv Cert Management Studies
MC-D-CMS
Higher Certificate or equivalent 120-credit NQF 5 qualification
1 yr
Upon completion of this qualification, Applicant can apply for an Advanced Diploma programme. For further information or RPL requirements, consult institution.
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