Program Overview

University Program Information

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

Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management

The Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management is a qualification that aims to provide in-depth, specialized education, training, and scholarship in the field and practice of risk management at postgraduate level.

• Qualification code: 98210
• NQF level: 8
• Total credits: 120
• SAQA ID: 79926
• APS/AS: 60

Purpose Statement

The primary purposes of the qualification serve to consolidate, advance, and deepen students' expertise in the various areas of risk management.

Rules

Students should note that during the course of their studies, they would be required to have access to a computer, printer, and the internet.

Who Can Register

• Applicants (new applicants and Unisa students who applied for admission to a new qualification) may only register if they have received an offer of placement from Unisa and have accepted the offer online.
• Re-registering students may register for the 2026 academic year once the registration period opens.

How to Choose Your Modules

Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate.

• Co-requisite: Module A is a co-requisite for Module B. You want to register for Module B, but have not yet passed Module A. You must then register for both Modules A and B simultaneously.
• Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.

Curriculum for This Qualification

While you are deciding on the modules for which you will be registering, write down the module names and codes so that you have something to refer to when completing your registration.

• Group A. Compulsory
  • RSK4801 - Operational Risk Management
  • RSK4802 - Governance, Risk and Compliance Management
  • RSK4803 - Risk Financing
  • RSK4804 - Credit Risk Management
  • RSK4805 - Market Risk Management

Examination Timetable

Transitional arrangements are in place.

Managing Your Studies

You need approximately 6 to 8 hours per week for semester modules and 4 to 6 hours per week for year modules.