Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications.

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration

The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration is a qualification that can be completed in one year, with a total of 120 credits. The qualification code is 98215, and the NQF level is 8. The SAQA ID is 83147, and the APS/AS is 60.

Rules

This qualification can be completed in a year, and students are required to register five modules in semester 1 year 1 and four modules in semester 2 year 1. The co-requisites are for students who intend to complete the qualification in one year. However, students are allowed to complete this qualification in two years.

Purpose Statement

The purpose of the qualification is to empower learners with the necessary competencies to analyze, synthesize, and apply relevant information in business organizations. The qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes.

Who Can Register

Applicants may only register if they have received an offer of placement from the university and have accepted the offer online. Re-registering students may register for the 2026 academic year once the registration period opens.

How to Choose Modules

Each university qualification is structured in such a way that students need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time to graduate. Students must consider their available time when choosing modules, as this will impact their academic performance.

Curriculum for this Qualification

The curriculum for the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration includes the following modules:

• PBA4801 - Economics for Managers
• PBA4805 - Value Chain Management
• PBA4806 - Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
• PBA4807 - Accounting for Managers
• PBA4808 - Information and Knowledge Management
• PBA4802 - Global Business Environment
• PBA4803 - Stakeholder Management
• PBA4804 - Decision Support Systems for Managers
• PBA4809 - Integrated Management Practice

Module Information

• PBA4801: Co-requisite: PBA4805, PBA4806, PBA4807, PBA4808
• PBA4805: Co-requisite: PBA4801, PBA4806, PBA4807, PBA4808
• PBA4806: Co-requisite: PBA4801, PBA4805, PBA4807, PBA4808
• PBA4807: Co-requisite: PBA4801, PBA4805, PBA4806, PBA4808
• PBA4808: Co-requisite: PBA4801, PBA4805, PBA4806, PBA4807
• PBA4802: Co-requisite: PBA4803, PBA4804, PBA4809
• PBA4803: Co-requisite: PBA4804
• PBA4804: Co-requisite: PBA4803
• PBA4809: Co-requisite: PBA4803, PBA4804, PBA4802

Colleges

The university has several colleges, including:

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

Research

The university has a strong research focus, with various research initiatives and support services. The research areas include:

• Problem-solving research with relevance and impact
• People in research
• Research and innovation initiatives
• Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation
• Research support
• Research ethics

Alumni

The university has a strong alumni network, with various benefits and services available to alumni. Alumni can stay connected with the university through various activities and events.