Faculty of Business Sciences
National Diploma: Administrative Management
The Department strives to instil entrepreneurial skills in our graduates to support their academic talents.
Therefore ongoing entrepreneurial exposure will be presented via successful local business people and other
entrepreneurial experts. Students and staff are encouraged become members of the various professional and
institutional bodies.
What can a diplomate do in this career?
Graduates can be employed as:
- Personnel Officer
- Marketing Consultant
- Supervisors
- First-Line Managers
- Senior/Middle Manager
- Branch Manager
- Business Advisors.
Who will employ a diplomate?
The graduates will/can be employed by Government (national departments, provincial departments and local
authorities); private and parastatal organisations; research organisations; tertiary education institutions, and
non-governmental organisations.
Purpose of the Qualification
This qualification is intended for persons who can function as operational and tactical (functional) managers in
any enterprise. The qualifying learner will be competent in applying selected business principles and techniques
in supporting and implementing strategies, policies and procedures.
The Students who completes this diploma will be in a position to grow with the department and become
administrative consultants or managers.
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (NSC)
The possession of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or its equivalent shall serve as the
general admission requirement in all programmes offered by the Department of People
Development.