Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and honors qualifications, master's and doctoral degrees, and short learning programs.

Colleges

The university is divided into several colleges, each offering a range of programs:

• Accounting Sciences
• Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
• Economic & Management Sciences
• Education
• Human Sciences
• Law
• Science, Engineering & Technology
• College of Graduate Studies

Research

The university is committed to research and innovation, with a focus on problem-solving research with relevance and impact. Research areas include:

• People in research
• Research & innovation initiatives
• Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation
• Research support
• Research ethics

Diploma in Explosives Management

The Diploma in Explosives Management is a career-focused program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to manage human capital in organizations operating in hazardous explosives environments.

Qualification Details

• Qualification code: 98222
• NQF level: 6
• Total credits: 360
• SAQA ID:
• APS/AS: 17

Purpose Statement

This qualification provides an initial learning progression path in recognized national and international standards of professional explosives management processes and practices.

Curriculum

The curriculum is structured into three levels, with a range of compulsory modules, including:

• Business Management Fundamentals
• Economics
• Practising Workplace English
• End-User Computing
• Explosives Management
• Quality Management
• Sustainability and Greed

Registration

Students can register for the program once they have received an offer of placement from the university and have accepted the offer online.

Admission Criteria

Applicants must meet the admission criteria, which includes:

• Receiving an offer of placement from the university
• Accepting the offer online
• Meeting the program's specific requirements

Tuition Fees

Students are required to pay tuition fees, which can be calculated based on the number of modules taken.

Student Support

The university offers a range of student support services, including:

• Academic support
• Career counseling
• Library services
• Student wellness programs

International Students

The university welcomes international students and offers a range of support services to help them adjust to studying in a new country.

Alumni

The university has a strong alumni network, with a range of benefits and services available to graduates, including:

• Career support
• Networking opportunities
• Access to university facilities
• Discounts on further study

Library

The university library offers a range of resources and services, including:

• Books and journals
• Online databases
• Research support
• Study spaces

News and Media

The university publishes a range of news and media, including:

• News articles
• Publications
• Media releases
• Calendar of events

Donate

The university welcomes donations, which can be used to support a range of initiatives, including:

• Student scholarships
• Research projects
• Community outreach programs

Legislation

The university is governed by a range of legislation, including:

• ECT Act
• Promotion of Access to Information Act
• Protection of Personal Information Act
• Terms and Conditions

Social Media

The university has a strong social media presence, with a range of accounts and channels available, including:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Contact

The university can be contacted through a range of channels, including:

• Phone
• Email
• Website
• Campus visits