Course Aim The aim of the Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Information Administration qualification is to develop students’ higher order cognitive skills, and to impart a deeper knowledge and understanding in the field of business and information administration, so that graduates may apply specialist knowledge and skills, including research, within their respective work environments.
YOUR FUTURE SELF
SUBJECTS SUBJECTS: YEAR 1 (PART-TIME)
Future studies
Subject
Subject Code
Block Details
Credits
NQF Level
Information and Knowledge Management
IKM580S
1 (Sem 1)
15
8
Master of Business and Information Administration
Corporate Governance and Ethics
CGE580S
1 (Sem 1)
18
8
Doctorate: Business and Information Administration (Subject to accreditation)
Career Advantage
Operations Management and Administration
OMA580S
2 (Sem 2)
18
8
The Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Information Administration will prepare graduates for the changing workplace, and provide them with higherlevel knowledge and skills for occupational progression into middle and senior management roles.
Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
DAB580S
2 (Sem 2)
15
8
Furthermore, the attainment of this qualification will position students to access the Master of Business and Information Administration qualification, or any other cognate Master’s qualification at SAQA Level 9 in a cognate field of study. These may include a Master of Business Administration; Master of Business Management and Administration; and the International Master of Business Administration, NQF Level 9 qualifications; thereafter leading to a doctoral qualification.
SUBJECTS: YEAR 2 (PART-TIME) Research Project
IKM581S
0 (Year)
18
8
Advanced Topics in Information Systems
ATB580S
1 (Sem 1)
18
8
Global Business Innovation
GBI580S
2 (Sem 2)
18
8
Administrative Financial Human resources Legal Education and training Tourism Medical
Future career Executive Personal Assistant Administrative Manager Administrative Services Manager Senior Administrative Manager Administrative Director Knowledge Manager Business Analyst Senior Business Analyst
Career Opportunities This qualification is intended to equip graduates to successfully solve complex challenges, and offer new and sustainable solutions in the business and information administration environment, thereby facilitating their mobility into more senior positions.
Future industries
YOU WILL STUDY AT
District Six Campus
YOU WILL STUDY FOR
Part-time only Minimum 2 years
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