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MBA
Postgraduate & Honours
Prospectus 2021
MANCOSA is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997 (as amended). Registration No.2000/HE07/003.
PROSPECTUS 2021 // 3 C ONTENT S 05 // PR I N C I PA L’ S M E S S AG E 06 // V I S I ON A N D M I S S I ON 07 // ABOUT THE BUSINESS SCHO OL 08 // R E G I ST R AT I ON A N D AC C R E DI TAT I ON 10 // WHY CHOOSE MANCOSA [GSB] 1 3 / / AC A DE M I C SU PP ORT 1 4 / / I N T E R NAT I ONA L ST U DY T O U R S 1 8 / / M AST E R S PR O G R A M M E S 2 4 / / P O ST G R A D UAT E PR O G R A M M E S 3 4 / / H ON O U R S PR O G R A M M E S
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PROSPECTUS 2021 // 5
P R I N C I PA L’ S M E S S AG E
MANCOSA IS PROUD TO INTRODUCE ITS PRESTIGIOUS GRADUATE SCHOOL
OF BUSINESS [GSB]. THE MANCOSA [GSB] IS THE LEADING INTERNATIONAL
DISTANCE EDUCATION BUSINESS SCHOOL IN AFRICA WHICH FOCUSES ON
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW AGE BUSINESS LEADER.
The MANCOSA [GSB] Master of Business with the skills to excel in management
Administration (MBA) degree is offered and leadership positions. Apart from the
throughout the world with over 3000 theoretical rigour, the programme ensures
graduates adding value to themselves, their that students are exposed to new thinking in
organisations and their countries. The leadership; new developments in business;
MANCOSA [GSB] has a remarkable new paradigms in emerging markets on the
record of preparing its students for leadership global economy and the effects of technology
and management positions. Our graduates on business. The MBA degree programme
cover the entire spectrum of CEO's, executive ensures that students apply theory to practice
directors, senior managers and entrepreneurs and reflect on their current managerial
in both the public and private sectors. In experiences through project and problem-
addition they occupy important positions based approaches.
throughout the world.
Our global student community of OUR GOAL IS TO TRANSFORM
professionals provide the platform for OUR STUDENTS INTO
exceptional networking and business PROBLEM-SOLVERS, TEAM
opportunities. Studying at the MANCOSA LEADERS AND CRITICAL THINKERS
[GSB] is a truly rewarding experience. Our WHO MAKE MEANINGFUL
students are our first priority. We commit
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR
ourselves to supporting our students every
step of the way to ensure their success. Our
ORGANISATIONS AND SOCIETY.
online learning platforms coupled with
stimulating webinars and academic support I am confident that you will find your
simplifies distance learning. experience at the MANCOSA [GSB] exciting,
rewarding and value adding in both your
New technologies, redefined values and career and organisation.
shifting customer demands are decisively
changing and renewing the way businesses We invite you to start your learning journey
operate in the 21st century. Managers today with MANCOSA.
need to be equipped with a range of skills to
deal with the ever increasing complexity and Principal
uncertainty in both public andprivate sector Professor Y M Karodia
organisations. The MANCOSA [GSB] Board Member of
Postgraduate Programmes provides students Honoris United Universities
6 // Me mbe r In stituti on of Honor i s United Univ e rsiti e s VISION MISSION MANCOSA’s vision is to be the leading MANCOSA endeavours to respond distance education provider that is to the changing education demands responsive to the evolving education of both public and private sectors and training needs of dynamic in dynamic economies through economies through a commitment to the provision of innovative people, opportunity and quality. education.
PROSPECTUS 2021 // 7
THE MANCOSA [GSB] SITUATED IN DURBAN,
SOUTH AFRICA OVERLOOKS THE
BUSTLING DURBAN SEA PORT.
A B OU T T H E BU SI N E S S S C H O OL
It serves as an innovation hub for international visitors agree that the the heart of Honoris’ vision of higher
executive education and postgraduate MANCOSA [GSB] is certainly an education. Honoris United Universities
management programmes, including the innovative green space that reduces joins the expertise of its member
flagship Doctor of Business eco-sins and stands out in the proverbial institutions to create pan-regional
Administration Programme (DBA). urban jungle. Since its inception, the profile graduates that are competitive in
A selection of Executive Education Short MANCOSA [GSB] has continued to be today’s fast-paced and demanding labor
Learning Programmes are also offered to responsive to the changing management markets.
meet the requirements of professionals in education needs of dynamic markets.
both the private and public sectors. Honoris United Universities gathers
Expansion opportunities and wider a community of 32000 students on 58
The MANCOSA [GSB] features student impact activities have been the fruitful campuses, in 9 countries and 30
engagement pods, an interactive outcome of its dedication and cities across Africa. More than 150
auditorium, spacious seminar rooms, commitment towards providing high degrees are offered in the fields of Health
networking spaces, state-of-the-art quality education that is driven by a Science, Engineering, IT, Business, Law,
teaching and learning technologies as student centric approach. Architecture, Arts and Design, Media,
well as an extensive reference library with Education and Political Science.
access to a multitude of electronic During 2017, MANCOSA [GSB]
resources to ensure that students are became a proud member of Honoris
afforded the tools for development. United Universities which is the first
pan-African private higher education
The eco-friendly MANCOSA [GSB] network committed to preparing and
facility is a pinnacle of modern and educating the next generation of African
innovative architecture and has been leaders and professionals who are able to
designed in response to the multifaceted impact regionally in a globalised world.
concern for global sustainability in Collaborative intelligence, cultural agility
business and industry. Local and and mobile mindsets and skills are at
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R E G I ST R AT ION A N D
AC C R E DI TAT ION
Honoris United South African National Association of
Universities (HUU); Business Distance Education
Schools Association Organisations of South
(SABSA); Africa (NADEOSA); and
European Foundation United Nations
for Management and Academic Impact
Development (EFMD) Initiative (UNAI).
QUA L I T Y
A S SU R E D
• MANCOSA is registered with the
Department of Higher Education and
Training (DHET), registration number
2000/HE07/003;
• MANCOSA programmes are
accredited by the Higher
Education Quality Committee
(HEQC) of the Council on Higher
Education (CHE); and
• MANCOSA programmes are
recorded on the National
Qualifications Framework (NQF)
by the South African Qualifications
Authority (SAQA).
PROSPECTUS 2021 // 9
DURBAN POLOKWANE EAST LONDON ZAMBIA
PIETERMARITZBURG NELSPRUIT BOTSWANA MALAWI
JOHANNESBURG CAPE TOWN NAMIBIA MAURITIUS
PRETORIA PORT ELIZABETH ESWATINI
I N T E R NAT IO NA L K EY
A N D R E G IO NA L FAC T S
R E C O G N I T IO N For the first time in the region, a higher
education initiative, at international
• Accredited by the Mauritius Tertiary standards, introduces the collaborative
Education Commission (TEC) intelligence of African institutions,
• Registered with the Zambia Higher leveraging the knowledge and expertise
Education Authority (HEA) of multiple communities and countries.
• Accredited by the Malawi National
Council for Higher Education (NCHE)
• Registered with the Eswatini Higher
Education Council (ESHEC)
• Registered with the Botswana
Qualifications Authority (BQA),
registration number 04217.
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W H Y C HO O SE M A NC O S A [ G SB ]
UNLOCK YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
• Develops competitive and career-centred skills;
• Provides an intellectually stimulating environment;
• Connects students to a global gateway of knowledge; and
• Offers programmes that are responsive to regional, national and international needs.
FLEXIBILIT Y A F F O R DA B I L I T Y A N D
AC C E S SI B I L I T Y
Studying through distance learning means that there is little The MANCOSA [GSB] is committed to providing affordable
disruption to your personal life and full-time work schedule. access to higher education through the provision of accredited
The MANCOSA [GSB] programmes enable students to be and quality management programmes.
flexible in approaching their studies. Should your work require
extensive travel and extended working hours, the MANCOSA
[GSB]’s distance learning programmes are ideally suited to
meet your specific needs.PROSPECTUS 2021 // 11
I N T E R AC T I V E OV E R A L L
EXPERIENCE
A range of teaching methods as well as technological support The MANCOSA [GSB] programmes are designed and structured
is used, including webinars and online discussions, case studies to stimulate you intellectually. The rigour of the programmes
and self-study exercises, aimed to enhance the student learning and the effort required to complete them successfully will ensure
experience. All of these help to build skills and competencies that you acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to face the
which develop students managerial capabilities. challenges of the business world. Optional international study
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OUR MBA PROGRAMME WILL PROVIDE GRADUATES
WITH COMPREHENSIVE AND ADVANCED THEORETICAL
KNOWLEDGE AND APPLIED SKILLS IN THE KEY AREAS OF
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT.
T H E M A N C O S A [ G SB ]
P O STG R A D UAT E
P RO G R A M M E S
Provide graduates from non-business
backgrounds the opportunity to increase their
practical knowledge of business and enhance
their strategic focus in a number of
business disciplines;
• Develop analytical thinkers and problem- • Provide opportunities to network and
solvers who are able to operate in a local and establish communities of practice;
global environment; • Enable students to study from various parts
• Allow students to reflect on management of the world;
practice through problem-based and project • Utilise a diverse range of content and action-
based activities; based teaching methods to ensure individual
• Explore cutting-edge management theories and organisational learning; and
and models to develop new business • Offer students the flexibility to study with
solutions and effective leadership minimal disruption to their personal and
approaches; professional life.
• Enable students to acquire entrepreneurial
skills to undertake new ventures;
• Improve career mobility and enables
students to work in a range of industries;PROSPECTUS 2021 // 13
AC A DE M IC SU P P ORT
Module guides includes prescribed
and recommended readings, practical
assignments, assessment activities and
case studies. In addition textbooks are
MODULE
prescribed to supplement these readings.
GUIDES
Electronic versions of the module
guides will be available on request.
All the readings, assignments, journal
articles etc will be found on the
MANCOSAConnect portal.
The MANCOSA [GSB] academic
faculty have industry experience and
AC A D E M IC
expertise to ensure that students receive
continuous support and guidance. Full
SU P P O RT
time academics are appointed in the
various support centres to provide face
to face, telephonic and email support to
students. In addition to this, students will
have access to online learning material,
discussion forums and webinars.
Students are provided with
comprehensive support on all aspects
relating to their studies. The student
portal (www.mymancosa.com) provides
STUDENT
SE RV IC E S
all registered students with a range of
information and academic support.
L I B R A RY A N D
MANCOSA has fully-equipped reference
E L E C T R O N IC
libraries in Durban, Johannesburg, Cape
RESOURCES
Town and Pretoria. In addition resource
facilities are available at all other learning
centres. Our students have free access
to the latest online research and journal
articles via EBSCO Host, Emerald and
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BU SI N E S S G R OW T H
An MBA
For Forward
Thinkers
Brazil
I N T E R NAT I ONA L
S T U DY TOU R S
Russia
Learn about the institutional,
political,cultural, socio-economic
and business environment
specific to the country.
INTERNATIONAL STUDY
TOURS ARE ORGANISED
DURING THE YEAR. THE
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
TOURS ARE TO:
India
• Gain exposure to a variety of
sectors and functions and apply
such knowledge to the relevant
sectors in your country;
• Apply MBA theory and skills to
real international business issues;
• Network with business leaders,
fellow delegates, international
students and the public from the
host nation; and
• Provide an opportunity for
business leaders and future
China
researchers to develop
an appreciation and understanding
of the global economy.PROSPECTUS 2021 // 15 Profile of The MANCOSA [GSB] MBA Student Population The MANCOSA [GSB] can be regarded as a truly international Graduate School of Business and registers MBA students from various African countries including Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique Namibia, South Africa, South Sudan, Swaziland, Zambia, Lesotho and Zimbabwe. The MANCOSA [GSB] attracts students from a wide range of sectors. Students attain considerable benefit by networking and sharing ideas and experiences from each other through various sectors including: Real Estate, Healthcare, Legal Services, Pharmaceuticals, Marketing, Media, Public Sector, Financial Services, Energy, FMCG/Retail, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Education.
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PROSPECTUS 2021 // 17 YOU CAN WITH MANCOSA.
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Master of Business Administration
NQF LEVEL 9 / SAQA ID 94871 / CREDITS 180
Mode of Delivery
This programme is offered through online
learning and digital support.
Programme Outcomes
For detailed programme outcomes and any
further information email: study@mancosa.co.zaPROSPECTUS 2021 // 19
Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The MANCOSA Master of Business • Management Consultant The MANCOSA MBA programme
Administration (MBA) is a • Senior Analyst is targeted at students in managerial
postgraduate programme designed to • Senior Manager and leadership positions and those
produce forward thinking managers • Corporate Executive aspiring to these positions who wish
and leaders who are prepared for • Entrepreneur to improve or develop their knowledge
business and industry in the context of and competencies in management and
emerging and dynamic markets. leadership in a business environment
administration skills.
The MBA will provide graduates
with comprehensive and advanced
theoretical knowledge and applied
skills in the key areas of business and Programme Structure
management. In a global environment
where the need to understand and In year one, students must complete four core modules in Semester one and four core modules
operate in a context of global socio- in Semester two. In year two students choose one elective and complete a dissertation.
political and economic realities,
MANCOSA MBA graduates are well
Duration: 18 Months
placed to assume leadership and
transformative roles, thus driving Year 1
corporate and socio-economic Semester One Semester Two
imperatives.
• Managerial Economics • Corporate Strategy
The programme provides students with • Strategic Marketing Management • Financial Management
the tools to employ innovative and • Strategies in Operations Management • Human Resource Development
strategic approaches to management
• Information and Knowledge Management • Research and Quantitative Methods
within organisations in the context of a
rapidly changing and information-rich Year 2
global marketplace. Semester One
Elective: Choose One Of The Following Electives
• Change Management
• Strategic Project Management
Articulation • Healthcare Management
• Supply Chain Management
This programme allows for • Entrepreneurship
articulation to the Doctor of
• Leadership
Business Administration (DBA)
degree offered by MANCOSA • Environmental Management
or other cognate NQF level 10 • Dissertation
doctoral degree, offered both
locally and internationally.
Other Courses Admission Requirements
Minimum admission requirements for the MBA degree is a relevant Honours Degree or a
Doctor of Business
relevant Postgraduate Diploma at NQF level 8. It is possible to gain entry to the programme on
Administration
the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). For further information on this alternative
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route, please contact a student advisor. All applicants with an international qualification will be
considered in accordance with MANCOSA's institutional rules.20 // Me mbe r In stituti on of Honor i s United Univ e rsiti e s
Master of Public Administration
NQF LEVEL 9 / SAQA ID 98825 / CREDITS 180
Mode of Delivery
This programme is offered through online
learning and digital support.
Programme Outcomes
For detailed programme outcomes and any
further information email: study@mancosa.co.zaPROSPECTUS 2021 // 21
Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The Master of Public Administration • Senior Public Officials • Candidates who have
(MPA) degree is a highly sought after • Municipal Managers completed a Bachelor of Public
programme providing postgraduate • City Managers Administration Degree and a
training for employees in the public • Parliamentary Officials Bachelor Public Administration
sector, quasi-autonomous organisations • Managers in Quasi-autonomous Honours or equivalent who
and non-government organisation Institutions wish to acquire advanced public
(NGO) sectors. The MPA programme administration skills.
offers students a wealth of relevant
knowledge and skills required in a
rapidly developing African continent.
The MPA programme is varied in its
content and style and is academically
Programme Structure
challenging and stimulating as an NQF
level 9 qualification. In year one, students must complete three core modules in semester one and three core modules
in semester two. In year two, students choose one elective and complete a dissertation.
Duration: 18 Months
Year 1
Semester One Semester Two
• Public Policy Development Analysis • Public Administration and Development
Management Theory
• Research Methodology and Applied • Advanced Financial Management in the
Statistical Techniques Public Sector
• Strategic Public Sector Governance • Programme Planning and Project Management
Year 2
Semester One
Elective: Choose One Of The Following Electives
• Public Sector Leadership and Change
Management
Articulation • Professional Ethics for Public Service Managers
• Development Economics
This programme allows for • Human Resource Management in the
articulation to the Doctor of Public Sector
Business Administration (DBA)
• Sustainability and Disaster Management
degree offered by MANCOSA
or other cognate NQF level 10 • Dissertation
doctoral degree, offered both
locally and internationally.
Other Courses Admission Requirements
Doctor of Business Minimum admission requirements for the MPA programme is a relevant Bachelor of Honours
Adminisration Degree or a relevant Postgraduate Diploma at NQF level 8.. It is possible to gain entry to the
............................................................ programme on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). For further information on
this alternative route, please contact a student advisor. All applicants with an international
qualification will be considered in accordance with MANCOSA's institutional rules.22 // Me mbe r In stituti on of Honor i s United Univ e rsiti e s
Master of Commerce
NQF LEVEL 9 / SAQA ID 104525 / CREDITS 180
Programme Outcomes
For detailed programme outcomes and any
further information email: study@mancosa.co.zaPROSPECTUS 2021 // 23
Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The Master of Commerce (MCom) • Management Consultant • Business leaders and managers from
degree is an intellectually stimulating • Senior Analyst all industries and sectors who seek
and rewarding, research-based, • Senior Manager to explore complex problems using
postgraduate programme. The primary • Corporate Executive intellectual, research and technological
purpose of the programme is to • Entrepreneur resources and tools.
educate and train researchers who • Managers who seek to expand their
can contribute to the development of abilities through exploring
knowledge. philosophies and application of
leadership approaches for the 21st
Through producing a dissertation under century.
supervision, MCom students must be • Individuals who seek the opportunity
able to reflect critically on theory and to research niche topics of interest
its application in practice by accurately within their field, to gain in-depth
framing problems, asking interesting knowledge and develop innovative
and important questions, as well as solutions.
formulating appropriate strategies • Aspiring academics, who seek to
for investigating these questions. The expand their knowledge of research
programme is also designed to equip methodology and commerce-related
students with the ability conduct, theory.
evaluate and communicate outcomes
of research, with a high degree of
competence.
Programme Structure
Duration: 12 Months
Year 1
• Dissertation
Articulation
The programme allows for Admission Requirements
articulation to the Doctor of
Business Administration (DBA) • Prospective students must hold a cognate Honours degree in Commerce or cognate
degree offered by MANCOSA as Postgraduate Diploma at NQF level 8 from an accredited institution or a SAQA
well as a Doctor of Commerce equivalent qualification.
(DCom) degree, a Doctor of • Have a minimum of five (5) years working experience, of which two years should be at a
Philosophy degree, or other supervisory/managerial capacity in a related sector.
cognate NQF level 10 doctoral • Be at least 25 years of age.
degree, offered both locally and • Write a personal letter of motivation.
internationally. • Submit letters of recommendation from the applicant’s employer.
• Proof of scholarly achievements as evidenced from publications, technical reports,
Other Courses monographs etc.
Doctor of Business
Administration Mode of Delivery
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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management
NQF LEVEL 8 / SAQA ID 84947 / CREDITS 120
Programme Outcomes
For detailed programme outcomes and any
further information email: study@mancosa.co.zaPROSPECTUS 2021 // 25
Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The complexities of the global • Business Manager • Individuals in jobs that require
business environment dictate that the • Business Analyst integrated knowledge in the areas
management of businesses is never • Business Consultant of business management.
a linear process. Business managers • Business Strategist • Entrepreneurs who can adopt
are constantly required to adapt and • Entrepreneurs effective strategies and pursue
innovate at a rapid pace in order to business opportunities.
remain competitive.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Business
Management is a one year programme
that provides students with advanced
Programme Structure
knowledge, skills and competencies
in the key functional areas of business All students must complete four core modules in the first semester. In semester two, students
management. must complete three core modules in addition to one module chosen from a set of electives.
This programme ensures that students
are able to apply their management Duration: 1 Year
competencies to the complex and Semester One Semester Two
changing business environment in order
• Organisational Behaviour • Strategic Management
to drive organisational sustainability
and growth. Upon completion of this • Information and Knowledge Management • Accounting and Financial Management
programme, students will be able to • Marketing Management • Human Resource Development
make informed decisions at middle and
• Operations Management
senior levels of management.
Elective:
Choose One Of The Following Electives
• Entrepreneurship
• Managerial Economics
Articulation • Advanced Project Management
• Business Ethics
Completion of a Postgraduate
Diploma meets the minimum
entry requirement for admission to
a cognate Master’s Degree usually
in the area of specialisation of the
Admission Requirements
Postgraduate Diploma. Offered
The minimum entry requirement is a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma at NQF level 7. It
both locally and internationally.
is possible to gain entry to the programme on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
For further information on this alternative route, please contact a student advisor. All applicants
Other Courses with an international qualification will be considered in accordance with MANCOSA's
institutional rules.
Master of Business
Administration
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Doctor of Business Mode of Delivery
Administration
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Postgraduate Diploma in Information and
Technology Management
NQF LEVEL 8 / SAQA ID 110958 / CREDITS 120
Programme Outcomes
For detailed programme outcomes and any
further information email: study@mancosa.co.zaPROSPECTUS 2021 // 27
Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The Postgraduate Diploma in • Chief Information Officer • IT specialists who wish to become
Information and Technology • Business Intelligence Consultant IT managers.
Management is directed at those • Related Roles in IT Leadership • Students wishing to become IT
employed within the information consultants.
technology environment as well as
those aspiring to enter the information
technology management field.
Through the course work, graduates
Programme Structure
will be equipped with the skills and
knowledge of aligning business All students must complete four core modules in the first semester. In semester two, students
strategies and technology to effectively must complete three core modules in addition to one module chosen from a set of electives.
perform their duties. The programme
aims to build skills in information
technology to generate value to an Duration: 1 Year
organisation through the use of
Semester One Semester Two
technology.
• Information and Knowledge Management • Strategic Management
• Research for Computing Methods • E-Business
• Information Technology Law • Artificial Intelligence
• Information Security
Elective:
Choose One Of The Following Electives
• Strategic Supply Chain Management
• Advanced Project Management
Articulation
Admission Requirements
Completion of a Postgraduate
Diploma meets the minimum The minimum entry requirement is a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma at NQF level 7. It
entry requirement for admission to is possible to gain entry to the programme on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
a cognate Master’s Degree usually For further information on this alternative route, please contact a student advisor. All applicants
in the area of specialisation of the with an international qualification will be considered in accordance with MANCOSA's
Postgraduate Diploma. Offered institutional rules.
both locally and internationally.
Other Courses Mode of Delivery
Master of Business
This programme is offered through online learning and digital support.
Administration
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Doctor of Business
Administration
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Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management
NQF LEVEL 8 / SAQA ID 103058 / CREDITS 120
Programme Outcomes
For detailed programme outcomes and any
further information email: study@mancosa.co.zaPROSPECTUS 2021 // 29
Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
This programme is designed to provide • Risk Control Officer The programme is directed at those
students with a solid understanding • Risk Management Consultant with existing vocational qualifications,
of the fundamental risk management • Risk Manager wishing to gain entry into postgraduate
theories, techniques and practices. It • Compliance Manager study, as well as those with technical
also provides a balance of theoretical • Enterprise Risk Management Consultant qualifications seeking to enter into
and practical aspects of risk management positions. Graduates will
management. develop the skills required to effectively
perform key risk management tasks.
The programme is developed to equip
students with the requisite skills
necessary to pursue postgraduate
study in the field of risk management
by developing their ability to grasp
Programme Structure
and solve complex problems, while
maintaining a holistic approach to risk All students must complete four core modules in the first semester and 4 core modules in the
management in organisations. second semester.
Duration: 1 Year
Semester One
• Introduction to Risk Management
• Risk Management Framework and Measuring
• Risk Modelling
• Corporate Governance, Ethics and Risk
Semester Two
• Strategic Management
Articulation • Auditing for Risk
• Corporate Risk Management
Completion of a Postgraduate • Project Communication and Risk Management
Diploma meets the minimum
entry requirement for admission to
a cognate Master’s Degree usually
in the area of specialisation of the
Postgraduate Diploma. Offered
Admission Requirements
both locally and internationally.
The minimum entry requirement is a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma at NQF level 7. It
is possible to gain entry to the programme on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Other Courses For further information on this alternative route, please contact a student advisor. All applicants
with an international qualification will be considered in accordance with MANCOSA's
Master of Business institutional rules.
Administration
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Master of Public
Administration
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Mode of Delivery
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Postgraduate Diploma in Family
Business Management
NQF LEVEL 8 / SAQA ID 99029 / CREDITS 120
Programme Outcomes
For detailed programme outcomes and any
further information email: study@mancosa.co.zaPROSPECTUS 2021 // 31
Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The Postgraduate Diploma in Family • Junior Manager within a Family Business The programme is designed for young
Business Management is directed • Assistant Manager within a Family business leaders of family businesses
at enabling students with cognate Business who intend to manage their business or
undergraduate qualifications and • Senior Manager within a Family Business for individuals who aspire to work in
relevant qualifications to further family businesses. The envisaged target
develop their functional and strategic audience for this programme are those
competencies in the field of family occupying middle and senior positions
business management. within family businesses as well as
those who have completed a cognate
With a specialised focus in mind, Bachelor’s or equivalent qualification.
the programme strives to develop
the knowledge and skills of students
within the field of family business
management. The programme will
provide a foundation for further
Programme Structure
postgraduate study in management.
Duration: 1 Year
Semester One
• Business Fundamentals of Family Enterprises
• Organisational Behaviour
• Technology and Information Management
• Marketing Management
Semester Two
• Strategic Planning and Transgenerational Entrepreneurship
• Accounting and Financial Management
Articulation • Human Resource Management
• Governance and Professionalisation
Completion of a Postgraduate
Diploma meets the minimum
entry requirement for admission to
a cognate Master’s Degree usually
in the area of specialisation of the
Admission Requirements
Postgraduate Diploma. Offered
both locally and internationally. The minimum entry requirement is a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma at NQF level 7. It
is possible to gain entry to the programme on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
For further information on this alternative route, please contact a student advisor. All applicants
Other Courses with an international qualification will be considered in accordance with MANCOSA's
institutional rules.
Master of Business
Administration
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Master of Public Mode of Delivery
Administration
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Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management
NQF LEVEL 8 / SAQA ID 62110 / CREDITS 120
Programme Outcomes
For detailed programme outcomes and any
further information email: study@mancosa.co.zaPROSPECTUS 2021 // 33
Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The Postgraduate Diploma in Project • Project Manager • Individuals who are involved in
Management is a one year specialised • Project Co-ordinator project management and are able to
programme that enables students to • Projects Specialist manage people towards the
develop an advanced understanding of • Project Management Consultant accomplishment of common goals.
concepts, approaches and tools relevant • Operations Manager • Aspirant project managers who are
to the field of project management. required to plan and complete
Project management impacts directly projects within optimal time and
on the growth and advancement of budget constraints.
most modern organisations and is a
much-sought-after qualification.
The programme enhances the capacity Programme Structure
of managers to improve production and
service delivery thereby contributing
All students must complete four core modules in the first semester. In semester two, students
to organisational effectiveness. The
must complete four core modules.
programme also provides for the
attainment of quantitative skills in
Project Finance and Project Duration: 1 Year
Management.
Semester One
• Advanced Project Management
• Project Scope and Scheduling
• Project Resource and Procurement Management
• Project Risk Management
Semester Two
Articulation • Project Stakeholder and Communication Mangement
• Project Financial Management
The programme allows for • Project Quality Management
articulation to MANCOSA’s Master • Project Applied Technology
of Business Administration Degree
(MBA) or cognate qualifications
and MBA’s or Master’s Degrees
offered at other higher education
institutions, both locally and Admission Requirements
internationally.
The minimum entry requirement is a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma at NQF level 7. It
Other Courses is possible to gain entry to the programme on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
For further information on this alternative route, please contact a student advisor. All applicants
with an international qualification will be considered in accordance with MANCOSA's
Master of Business institutional rules.
Administration
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Master of Public
Administration
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Mode of Delivery
This programme is offered through online learning and digital support.34 // Me mbe r In stituti on of Honor i s United Univ e rsiti e s
Bachelor of Business Administration Honours
NQF LEVEL 8 / SAQA ID 97881 / CREDITS 120
Programme Outcomes
For detailed programme outcomes and any
further information email: study@mancosa.co.zaPROSPECTUS 2021 // 35
Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The Bachelor of Business • Business Manager • Those who have completed a
Administration Honours programme • Business Strategist Bachelor of Business
provides an opportunity for students • Entrepreneur Administration degree and wish
to pursue their business management • Business Consultant to acquire advanced knowledge
education to postgraduate level. It also • Marketing Executive and skills in business
affords the student an opportunity to • Retail Manager management and administration.
continue with a cognate progression • Managers of businesses,
into the field of management. This individuals aspiring towards a
programme is designed for graduates career in management.
and professionals from a wide range of
business contexts and backgrounds who
wish to productively participate in the
challenges of 21st century management. Programme Structure
The programme is intended to provide
students with higher level management
skills and knowledge of management All students must complete four core modules in the first semester. In semester two, students
frameworks, theories and tools and to must complete a research report and two core modules.
employ these effectively to make a real
difference in their work places. The Duration: 1 Year
Bachelor of Business Administration
Honours builds on the foundational Semester One
knowledge and equips students with • Contemporary Human Resource Management
the strategic skills and knowledge • Marketing Management
essential for managing the key areas
• Corporate and Business Strategy
of organisations: accounting, human
resource management, marketing, • Quantitative Methods and Business Research Methodology
strategy and operations management.
Semester Two
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
Articulation • Accounting and Financial Management
• Research Project
Completion of a Honours Degree
meets the minimum entry
requirement for admission to a
cognate Master’s Degree. Entry into Admission Requirements
a Master’s Degree programme is
usually in the area of specialisation The minimum entry requirement is a cognate Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma at
of the Honours Degree. NQF level 7. It is possible to gain entry to the programme on the basis of Recognition of Prior
Learning (RPL). For further information on this alternative route, please contact a student
Other Courses advisor. All applicants with an international qualification will be considered in accordance with
MANCOSA's institutional rules.
Master of Business
Administration
............................................................
Master of Commerce Mode of Delivery
............................................................
This programme is offered through online learning and digital support.36 // Me mbe r In stituti on of Honor i s United Univ e rsiti e s
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in
Human Resource Management
NQF LEVEL 8 / SAQA ID 71909 / CREDITS 120
Programme Outcomes
For detailed programme outcomes and any
further information email: study@mancosa.co.zaPROSPECTUS 2021 // 37
Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
Professionals in the human resource • Human Resource Consultant Graduates who have completed
field are vital elements in the success of • Labour Relations Officer a Bachelor of Commerce degree
any organisation. Acquiring, retaining • Human Resource Strategist and wish to acquire advanced
and motivating the right talent is • Human Resource Manager knowledge and skills in human
critical to the successful attainment • Human Resource Business Partner resource management.
of organisational goals and objectives
– especially in economies that suffer
from scarce and critical skills shortages.
Today’s workplaces include multiple
cultures, languages, and attitudes, all Programme Structure
of which are intricately linked and
influenced by perspectives that are All students must complete four core modules in the first semester. In semester two, students
naturally more extensive and difficult to must complete a research report and two core modules.
recognise. As the forces of globalisation
begin to influence business decisions,
human resource practitioners are Duration: 1 Year
increasingly expected to be able to
respond to the needs of local and Semester One
expatriate employees in order to achieve • Organisational Psychology
global workplace effectiveness. The • Labour Law
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in
Human Resource Management is a one • Research Methodology
year postgraduate degree that equips • Strategic Training and Development
students with skills and knowledge to
occupy middle to senior management
positions. Semester Two
• Employment Relations
• Strategic Human Resource Management
Articulation • Research Project
Completion of a Honours Degree
meets the minimum entry
requirement for admission to a
cognate Master’s Degree. Entry into
Admission Requirements
a Master’s Degree programme is
usually in the area of specialisation The minimum entry requirement is a cognate Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma at
of the Honours Degree. Both NQF level 7. It is possible to gain entry to the programme on the basis of Recognition of Prior
locally and internationally. Learning (RPL). For further information on this alternative route, please contact a student
advisor. All applicants with an international qualification will be considered in accordance with
MANCOSA's institutional rules.
Other Courses
Master of Business
Administration
............................................................ Mode of Delivery
Doctor of Business
Administration This programme is offered through online learning and digital support.
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Bachelor of Commerce Honours in
Marketing Management
NQF LEVEL 8 / SAQA ID 79227 / CREDITS 120
Programme Outcomes
For detailed programme outcomes and any
further information email: study@mancosa.co.zaPROSPECTUS 2021 // 39
Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The extent to which most organisations • Advertising Manager Graduates who have completed
are able to survive and thrive depends • Marketing Manager a Bachelor of Commerce degree
largely on the success of their marketing • Marketing Researcher and wish to obtain advanced
strategy. The market, organisation and • Sales Manager knowledge in the field of
consumer environment have evolved • Brand/Advertising Manager marketing management.
to the point where companies can no
longer be complacent in their strategies,
thinking, and attitude towards staff,
competitors and consumers, pace to the
market and product development. Programme Structure
In order for marketing managers to be All students must complete four core modules in the first semester. In semester two, students
effective and stay ahead of competitors, must complete a research report in addition to two modules.
they will need to understand the critical
aspects in marketing and how each area
influences the other and the resulting Duration: 1 Year
impact on the marketing and business
strategy and consumer behaviour. Semester One
The Bachelor of Commerce Honours in • Advanced Strategic Marketing Management
Marketing Management is a one year • Services Marketing
postgraduate programme that provides
in-depth knowledge on marketing • Marketing Research
management. • Research Methodology
Semester Two
• International Marketing
• Strategic Marketing Communications
Articulation • Research Project
Completion of a Honours Degree
meets the minimum entry
requirement for admission to a
cognate Master’s Degree. Entry into Admission Requirements
a Master’s Degree programme is
usually in the area of specialisation The minimum entry requirement is a cognate Bachelor’s Degree or cognate Advanced Diploma
of the Honours Degree. Both at NQF level 7. It is possible to gain entry to the programme on the basis of Recognition of
locally and internationally. Prior Learning (RPL). For further information on this alternative route, please contact a student
advisor. All applicants with an international qualification will be considered in accordance with
Other Courses MANCOSA's institutional rules.
Master of Business
Administration
............................................................ Mode of Delivery
Doctor of Business
Administration This programme is offered through online learning and digital support.
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Bachelor of Commerce Honours in
Supply Chain Management
NQF LEVEL 8 / SAQA ID 99554 / CREDITS 120
Programme Outcomes
For detailed programme outcomes and any
further information email: study@mancosa.co.zaPROSPECTUS 2021 // 41
Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
Supply chain management is a fast- • Supply Chain Manager • Those who have completed a
growing and widely impactful discipline • Supply Chain Analyst Bachelor of Commerce
that has consistently been identified as • Logistics Manager Degree and wish to obtain
a critical skill, both locally and within • Procurement Manager advanced knowledge in
a global context. The Bachelor of • Commodity Analyst supply chain management.
Commerce Honours in Supply Chain • Warehouse Manager • Managers who are currently
Management is a one year postgraduate in employment within the
programme that provides students supply chain function.
with an in-depth understanding of the
core functions within supply chain
management.
Programme Structure
This programme provides advanced
level knowledge and skills to prepare
All students must complete four core modules in the first semester. In semester two, students
students to function and manage within
must complete a research report and a core module.
complex supply chain environments.
The analysis and critical application
of advanced theories and concepts
within supply chain management Duration: 1 Year
form the basis of this programme. Semester One
The programme also provides a firm • Strategic Supply Chain Management
grounding for students to pursue
further postgraduate research. • Procurement and Supply Management
• Operations Management
• Research Methodology
Semester Two
Articulation • Logistics and Transport Management
• Supply Chain Risk Management
Completion of a Honours Degree • Research Project
meets the minimum entry
requirement for admission to a
cognate Master’s Degree. Entry into
a Master’s Degree programme is
usually in the area of specialisation
Admission Requirements
of the Honours Degree. Both
locally and internationally. The minimum entry requirement is a cognate Bachelor’s Degree or cognate Advanced Diploma
at NQF level 7. It is possible to gain entry to the programme on the basis of Recognition of
Prior Learning (RPL). For further information on this alternative route, please contact a student
Other Courses advisor. All applicants with an international qualification will be considered in accordance with
MANCOSA's institutional rules.
Master of Business
Administration
............................................................
Doctor of Business
Administration Mode of Delivery
............................................................
This programme is offered through online learning and digital support.42 // Me mbe r In stituti on of Honor i s United Univ e rsiti e s
Bachelor of Public Administration Honours
NQF LEVEL 8 / SAQA ID 86346 / CREDITS 120
Programme Outcomes
For detailed programme outcomes and any
further information email: study@mancosa.co.zaPROSPECTUS 2021 // 43
Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The economic and social progress • Public Officials Candidates who have completed a
of society is largely dependent • City Managers Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and
on the effectiveness of its public • Municipal Managers wish to acquire advanced public
administration. Globally, the domain • Managers in Quasi-autonomous administration skills.
of public administration has witnessed institutions
a heightened focus on service
delivery, governance, accountability,
transparency and reporting. In order
to meet these challenges, governments
have widened their search for ethical
Programme Structure
and effective public administrators.
These individuals are expected to handle All students must complete four core modules in the first semester. In semester two, students
matters arising from a diverse society, must complete a research report in addition to two modules.
excel at community service goals,
promote constructive civic and social
engagement and most importantly, Duration: 1 Year
provide leadership, service and lifelong Semester One
learning to the larger community. The
• Planning and Policy Analysis in the Public Sector
Bachelor of Public Administration
Honours is a one year postgraduate • Theory and Science of Public Administration
programme aimed at students who • Leadership in the Public Sector
have completed the relevant first degree • Research in the Public Sector
and who intend to consolidate and
strengthen their expertise in the field of
Public Administration.
Semester Two
• Politics in the Public Sector
• Management of Public and Municipal Finance
Articulation • Research Project
Completion of a Honours Degree
meets the minimum entry
requirement for admission to a
cognate Master’s Degree. Entry into
Admission Requirements
a Master’s Degree programme is
usually in the area of specialisation The minimum entry requirement is a cognate Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma at
of the Honours Degree. Both NQF level 7. It is possible to gain entry to the programme on the basis of Recognition of Prior
locally and internationally. Learning (RPL). For further information on this alternative route, please contact a student
advisor. All applicants with an international qualification will be considered in accordance with
Other Courses MANCOSA's institutional rules.
Master of Business
Administration
............................................................ Mode of Delivery
Doctor of Business
Administration This programme is offered through online learning and digital support.
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