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2. ADMINISTRATION
Programme name
Programme code
Closing date
Min. points
Minimum entry requirements
PRIVATE COLLEGES
Cognate NQF 7 Degree OR Cognate 3-year National Diploma and Bachelor ofTechnology
Entry term
Course duration
Access route
Notes
HONOURS STUDY
Hons B Business Administration
MC-D-HBB
1
1 yr
Upon completion of this qualification, Applicant can apply for MBA, MPA or MCom. For further information or RPL requirements, consult institution.
Hons B Public Administration
MC-D-HPA
Upon completion of this qualification, Applicant can apply for MBA or MPA.
For further information or RPL requirements, consult institution.
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours)
EM-X-BBH
28 Feb 2026
A Bachelor of Business Administration degree; or * a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree; or • another approved Bachelor degree in the field of Business, Commerce and Management Sciences; or • a Bachelor’s degree that includes at least five (5) modules in Business, Commerce and Management Sciences; and at a minimum, Economics, Financial Management or Public Sector Financial Management at first-year level
1
1.5 yrs
This programme does not accept current Grade 12's. Refer to CAO Handbook or website.
DOCTORAL STUDY
D B A (Doctor of Business Administration)
MC-D-DBA
Masters Degree with a minimum of 55% in the course work and 55% in the research component
2.5 yrs
For further information and RPL requirements, consult institution.
MC - MANCOSA: D-DURBAN • EM - STADIO: X-DISTANCE
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