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UNDERGRADUATE 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 Working hard for something we love is called passion. C ONTENT S 05 // PR I N C I PA L’ S M E S S AG E 06 // I N T R OD U C I N G M A N C O S A 07 // WHY CHO OSE MANC OSA? 07 // V I S I ON A N D M I S S I ON 0 8 / / R E G I ST R AT I ON A N D AC C R E DI TAT I ON 1 0 / / T H E M A N C O S A A DVA N TAG E 1 1 / / AC A DE M I C SU PP ORT 1 2 / / AC C E S S T O YO U 1 3 / / A DM I S S I ON R E Q U I R E M E N T S 1 6 / / C E RT I F I C AT E PR O G R A M M E S 4 8 / / DE G R E E PR O G R A M M E S
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PROSPECTUS 2021 // 5 P R I NC I PA L’ S M E S S AG E DECIDING TO STUDY IS AN IMPORTANT INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE. IT IS CRUCIAL THAT YOU CHOOSE THE PROGRAMME AND SCHOOL WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU. MAKING A CAREER CHOICE TODAY CAN BE A VERY CHALLENGING DECISION IN A GLOBALISED AND COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT There is a need to raise the skills base in the workplace MANCOSA ensures that the programmes it offers are through the pursuit of appropriate qualifications from a sufficiently rigorous to equip students with the values of reputable higher education institution. hard work, commitment and sacrifice. MANCOSA strives to ensure that its students develop Join the MANCOSA world of academic excellence where valuable life skills and become independent and learning is both fun and a challenge to prepare you to confident individuals. These life skills enable students succeed in a competitive working environment. to deal more confidently with challenges that confront them in the world of work. We wish you well in your studies. MANCOSA academics are committed to lead students Principal through the journey of academic exploration by applying Professor Y M Karodia theory to practice. Board Member of Honoris United Universities
6 // Me mbe r In stituti on of Honor i s United Univ e rsiti e s I N T RODU C I N G M A N C O S A & HONOR I S U N I T E D U N I V E R SI T I E S DURING 2017, MANCOSA BECAME A PROUD MEMBER OF HONORIS UNITED UNIVERSITIES WHICH IS THE FIRST PAN-AFRICAN PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION NETWORK COMMITTED TO PREPARING AND EDUCATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF AFRICAN LEADERS AND PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE ABLE TO IMPACT REGIONALLY IN A GLOBALISED WORLD. Collaborative intelligence, cultural agility Science, Engineering, IT, Business, cutting-edge insights in the delivery and mobile mindsets and skills are at Law, Architecture, Arts and Design, of education and training. A strong the heart of Honoris’ vision of higher Media, Education and Political Science. emphasis is placed on the application of education. Honoris United Universities MANCOSA is a private higher education theory to practice to ensure that learning joins the expertise of its member institution committed to the provision is applied to real-life work situations. The institutions to create pan-regional of affordable, accessible and accredited emphasis is on personal development profile graduates that are competitive in learning programmes. MANCOSA from both a professional and academic today’s fast-paced and demanding labor is a leading provider of business and perspective. MANCOSA qualifications markets. Honoris United Universities management education programmes on prepare students for a future filled gathers a community of 32000 students the African continent and the Indian with many challenges and exciting on 58 campuses, in 9 countries and Ocean Islands through supported opportunities. 30 cities across Africa. More than 150 distance education. MANCOSA is degrees are offered in the fields of Health renowned for academic excellence and
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WHY CHOOSE
MANCOSA ?
MANCOSA provides high
quality education
MANCOSA develops
competitive and career-
centred skills
MANCOSA provides an
intellectually stimulating
environment
MANCOSA connects students
to a global gateway of
knowledge; and
MANCOSA programmes
are responsive to
regional,national and
international needs
VISION
MANCOSA’s vision is to be the
leading distance education provider
that is responsive to the evolving
education and training needs of
dynamic economies through a
commitment to people, opportunity
and quality.
Educating the next
generation of
MISSION
African leaders and
MANCOSA endeavours to respond to
professionals. the changing education demands
of both public and private sectors
in dynamic economies through the
provision of innovative education.
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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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THE MANCOSA
A DVA N TAG E MANCOSA
FLEXIBILITY
Studying through distance learning
means that there is little
disruption to your personal life
and full-time work schedule.
The MANCOSA programmes
enable students to be
flexible in approaching their
studies. Should your work require
extensive travel and extended
working hours, the MANCOSA
MANCOSA
distance learning programmes
AFFORDABILITY AND are ideally suited to meet your
specific needs.
ACCESSIBILITY
The MANCOSA is committed
to providing affordable access
to higher education through the
provision of accredited
and quality management
programmes.
MANCOSA
INTERACTIVE
EXPERIENCE
A range of teaching methods as well as technological
support is used, including webinars and online
discussions, case studies and self-study exercises, aimed to
enhance the student learning experience. All of these help
to build skills and competencies which develop students
managerial capabilities.
MANCOSA
OVERALL
EXPERIENCE
The MANCOSA programmes are
designed and structured to stimulate
you intellectually. The rigour of the
programmes and the effort required to
complete them successfully will ensure
that you acquire the knowledge, skills
and abilities to face the challenges of the
business world. Optional international
study tours are offered to enrich the MBA
programme. Collaborative Intelligence
at the heart of our vision.PROSPECTUS 2021 // 11
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ACADE MIC
SUPPORT
LEARNING JOURNEY
MANCOSA utilises a blended teaching strategy,
drawing on the value of independent learning
through specially designed materials, limited face to
face workshops as well as optimising your learning
experience through a bespoke educational technology
eco system.
This rich academic support model allows students to
maximise their learning opportunities, whilst in full
time employment.
Learning does not need to be synchronous and
students may access the MANCOSA learning
management system online.
This Learning management platform called
‘MANCOSAConnect’ is a user friendly, mobile
supported platform which provides a student with
library and academic resources, pacer plans, self
development activities, timetables and importantly
hosts the online webinar lectures. Lectures are
recorded and are available for future reference.
MODULE GUIDES
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Module guides includes prescribed
The MANCOSA academic faculty have industry and recommended readings, practical
experience and expertise to ensure that students assignments, assessment activities and
receive continuous support and guidance. case studies. In addition textbooks are
prescribed to supplement these
Full time academics are appointed in the various readings.
support centres to provide face to face, telephonic
and email support to students. In addition to this, Electronic versions of the module
students will have access to online learning material, guides will be available on request.
discussion forum and webinars. All the readings, assignments, journal
articles etc will be found on the
MANCOSAConnect portal.12 // Me mbe r In stituti on of Honor i s United Univ e rsiti e s
ACCESS A DM I S SI ON
TO YOU REQUIREMENTS
LIBRARY AND
ELECTRONIC
RESOURCES
GUIDES
MANCOSA has fully-equipped
reference libraries in Durban,
Johannesburg, Cape 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
SABINET.
MANCOSA
STUDENT Advance d C er t if ic ate
SERVICES
Advance d D ipl oma and
Students are provided with D eg re e Prog r am mes
comprehensive support on all
aspects relating to their studies.
The student portal
(www.mymancosa.com)
provides all registered students The minimum admission requirement to enrol on a MANCOSA
with a range of information and undergraduate programme is a National Senior Certificate with
academic support. appropriate subject combinations and endorsement.
The minimum entry requirement for an Advanced Certificate
is a Higher Certificate.
The minimum requirement for an Advanced Diploma in
Business Management is a National Diploma(NQF level 6)
or an Advanced Certificate (NQF level 6).PROSPECTUS 2021 // 13
Honou rs and Post g radu ate R e cog nit ion of Pr ior
D iploma Prog rammes L e ar ning ( R PL ) /
Matu re Age E xempt ion
The minimum entry requirement onto a MANCOSA It is possible to gain entry onto a Higher Certificate or degree
postgraduate programme is an appropriate Bachelor’s programme via mature age exemption.
Degree or Advanced Diploma.
Note that acceptance based on MANCOSA’s RPL policy is
A recognised qualification, equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree subject to approval of the Admission and Selection Committee.
(NQF level 7) will also provide access to MANCOSA
postgraduate programmes. For further information please contact a student advisor.14 // Me mbe r In stituti on of Honor i s United Univ e rsiti e s
PROSPECTUS 2021 // 15 YOU CAN WITH MANCOSA.
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Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The Higher Certificate in Accounting On completion of the programme, graduates • School leavers looking to
is an undergraduate programme that can aspire to the following positions: pursue a career in accounting.
offers a combination of theory and • Individuals looking to work in
practice in the key area of accounting. • Accountant the accounting field.
The purpose of the programme is to • Accounts Clerk
provide a structured qualification • Bookkeeper
for students wishing to work as • Debtors Clerk
bookkeepers and junior accountants
and to equip students with a sound
fundamental knowledge base regarding
accounting.
Programme Structure
The programme aims to develop an
integrated conceptual understanding,
synthesis and application of accounting Duration: 1 Year
principles. It provides a relevant
higher education qualification • Management Principles
enabling students to gain meaningful • Introduction to Financial Management
employment. The programme will • Basic Accounting
provide participants with skills
in accounting, organisation and • Financial Accounting Practices
management. The Higher Certificate • Introduction to Business Law
in Accounting programme provides • Basic Economics and Finance
a career path for those wanting to
specialise in accounting and financial
management. Assessments
• Knowledge Checks
• Project
Articulation
Completion of the Higher
Certificate meets the minimum
Admission Requirements
entry requirement for admission
to an appropriate Advanced • The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate
Certificate. A Higher Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
may also allow access to an • An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English.
appropriate Bachelor’s degree. • It is possible in some cases, to gain entry into 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
institutional rules.
Advanced Certificate in
Management Studies
............................................................
Bachelor of Commerce in
Accounting Mode of Delivery
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Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The Higher Certificate in Business On completion of the programme, graduates • School leavers looking to pursue a
Management is a one year programme can aspire to the following positions: career in business and management.
that develops skills, knowledge and • Individuals who wish to acquire
values in the areas of team management, • Business Administrator business management skills.
strategic management, project • Junior Management • Managers of small businesses.
management, marketing, finance and
people management.
The programme is aimed at preparing
students for a career in business Programme Structure
and management. It focuses on the
functional areas of management and
ensures that students apply theory to Duration: 1 Year
practice. • Introduction to Business Management
• Fundamentals of Project Management
• End User Computing
• Fundamentals of Marketing
• Business Communication
• Introduction to Business Law
• Accounting and Finance
• Business Mathematics
Assessments
• Knowledge Checks
• Project
Articulation
Completion of the Higher
Certificate meets the minimum
Admission Requirements
entry requirement for admission
to an appropriate Advanced • The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate
Certificate. A Higher Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
may also allow access to an • An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English.
appropriate Bachelor’s degre. • It is possible in some cases, to gain entry into 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
institutional rules.
Advanced Certificate in
Management Studies
............................................................
Bachelor of Business
Administration Mode of Delivery
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Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The Higher Certificate in Events On completion of the programme, graduates The Higher Certificate in Events
Management is designed to provide can aspire to the following positions: Management is designed to promote
students with the skills and expertise • Event Operations Manager professionalism and sustainability within
to function successfully in the events • Conference Planner the events industry. The typical student
management industry. Students will • Event Planner or Event Analyst that the qualification hopes to attract are
gain both practical and theoretical skills • Exhibition Coordinator matriculants who have not obtained a
which will afford them with competency • Legal Marketing and Events Planner bachelors pass and hopes to complete a
in the events sector enabling them • Field Events Manager higher certificate in order to gain entry
to adapt well to international event into a bachelor’s degree.
settings.
The programme will afford students
with the necessary knowledge of the Programme Structure
events management industry and its
functional supporting areas while
being able to apply management Duration: 1 Year
principles in the events management • Management Principles
context in their future working careers.
• Introduction to Events Management
Additionally, students will acquire good
communicational skills (both written • Events Administration and Operations
and verbal) which is critical in the • Introduction to Financial Management
service industry of events management.
• Applied Events Management
• Marketing and Communication in Events Management
Assessments
• Knowledge Checks
• Project
Articulation
Completion of the Higher
Certificate meets the minimum Admission Requirements
entry requirement for admission
to an appropriate Advanced • The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate
Certificate. A Higher Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
may also allow access to an • An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English.
appropriate Bachelor’s degree. • It is possible in some cases, to gain entry into 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
Advanced Certificate in institutional rules.
Management Studies
............................................................
Bachelor of Business
Administration Mode of Delivery
............................................................
This programme is offered through online learning. Each module is delivered over a 5 week period.22 // Me mbe r In stituti on of Honor i s United Univ e rsiti e s Higher Certificate in Human Resource Management NQF LEVEL 5 / SAQA ID 96080 / CREDITS 120
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Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The Higher Certificate in Human On completion of the programme, graduates • Individuals who wish to acquire
Resource Management is a one can aspire to the following positions: human resourcemanagement skills.
year programme that prepares • Human resource administrators who
students for employment in human • Human Resources Administrator wish to move into a human resource
resource positions. Human resource • Human Resources Consultant consultancy position.
management is critical for the long- • Human Resources Assistant • Individuals who are currently in
term sustainability and economic human resource positions looking to
growth of the Southern African improve their human resource
industry, business and other types of management skills.
organisations. People in industry and
business determine to a great extent
economic success or failure, and
therefore it is critical that supervisors Programme Structure
and administrative staff have the basic
ability to engage with the changing
demands of the workplace and industry. Duration: 1 Year
The Higher Certificate in Human • Principles of Human Resource Management
Resource Management programme
• Human Resource Planning
provides an ideal platform for school
leavers to develop basic human resource • Recruitment and Selection
administration knowledge, skills and • Introduction to Training and Development
competencies. This programme has a
• Compensation and Benefits
real-world and market focus and can be
immediately applied in the workplace. • Performance Management
It offers up to date information on
domestic and international human
Assessments
resource practices.
• Knowledge Checks
• Project
Articulation
Completion of the Higher
Certificate meets the minimum Admission Requirements
entry requirement for admission
to an appropriate Advanced • The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate
Certificate. A Higher Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
may also allow access to an • An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English.
appropriate Bachelor’s degree. • It is possible in some cases, to gain entry into 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
Advanced Certificate in institutional rules.
Management Studies
............................................................
Bachelor of Commerce in
Human Resource Managment Mode of Delivery
............................................................
This programme is offered through online learning. Each module is delivered over a 5 week period.24 // Me mbe r In stituti on of Honor i s United Univ e rsiti e s Higher Certificate in Information Technology NQF LEVEL 5 / SAQA ID 93709 / CREDITS 120
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Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The Higher Certificate in Information On completion of the programme, graduates • Individuals/School leavers who are
Technology is a one year programme can aspire to the following positions: interested in pursuing a career in
and provides a structured programme providing IT support.
for persons wishing to work as • Network Developer/Data Capturers • Individuals who enjoy providing
information technology support staff in • Business Analyst business solutions and solving
public and private sector organisations. • IT Consultant/Administrator problems.
The qualification aims to develop an
integrated conceptual understanding,
synthesis and application of information Programme Structure
technology principles. It will also
develop communication and project
management skills, and provide Duration: 1 Year
students with skills in information • Computer Hardware and Architecture
technology support.
• Web Development
This qualification covers fundamental • End User Computing
concepts and components into the • Essential Business Mathematics
technology and operation of modern
information systems. • Business Communication
• Introduction to Information Systems
• Introduction to Programming
• Networking Fundamentals
Assessments
• Knowledge Checks
Articulation • Project
Completion of the Higher
Certificate meets the minimum
entry requirement for admission Admission Requirements
to an appropriate Advanced
Certificate. A Higher Certificate • The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate
may also allow access to an Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
appropriate Bachelor’s degree. • An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English.
• It is possible in some cases, to gain entry into 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
Advanced Certificate in
institutional rules.
Management Studies
............................................................
Bachelor of Commerce in
Information Technology
Management Mode of Delivery
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Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The Higher Certificate in Local On completion of the programme, graduates • School leavers looking to pursue a
Government and Development can aspire to the following positions: career in local government
Management aims to build the capacity management.
of local government officials and those • Public Administrator • Individuals who wish to acquire
wishing to join the public sector. The • Local Government Official business management skills in local
programme provides foundational • Municipal Councillor government.
learning in the functional areas of • Compliance Monitoring Officer
local government and development
management. This programme also
empowers students with a high level
of professional expertise together
with a broad range of managerial
Programme Structure
skills in the local government sector.
This qualification is tailormade for Duration: 1 Year
the local government environment,
• Local Government Management
allowing managers and councillors to
meet their different professional needs • Local Government Finance
while keeping up-to-date with the • Local Government Human Resource Management
latest issues. The programme ensures
• Fundamentals of Local Governance
that students gain knowledge, skills
and competencies in the principles • Disaster Management
and practices of local government • Project Management in Local Government
management enabling them to make a
• Ethics and Professionalism
difference in the delivery of services to
local communities.
Assessments
• Knowledge Checks
• Project
Articulation
Completion of the Higher
Certificate meets the minimum
Admission Requirements
entry requirement for admission
to an appropriate Advanced • The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate
Certificate. A Higher Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
may also allow access to an • An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English.
appropriate Bachelor’s degree. • It is possible in some cases, to gain entry into 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
institutional rules.
Advanced Certificate in
Management Studies
............................................................
Bachelor of Public
Administration Mode of Delivery
............................................................
This programme is offered through online learning. Each module is delivered over a 5 week period.28 // Me mbe r In stituti on of Honor i s United Univ e rsiti e s Higher Certificate in Marketing NQF LEVEL 5 / SAQA ID 96455 / CREDITS 120
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Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The Higher Certificate in Marketing On completion of the programme, graduates • School leavers looking to pursue a
aims to provide students with the can aspire to the following positions: career in marketing.
framework for understanding the • Individuals who wish to acquire
dynamics of marketing which is a major • Marketing Administrator marketing skills.
operating function of any organisation • Marketing Coordinator • Entrepreneurs.
in pursuit of business. Equipped with • Marketing Assistant • Individuals who are currently in
the core marketing principles and management positions looking to
concepts, students of this programme improve their marketing skills.
will have greater opportunity to
compete and succeed in their future
marketing career.
Programme Structure
This programme provides the
foundational building blocks of
understanding marketing. It is neither Duration: 1 Year
too narrow nor limited to retail
marketing or sales management. This • Principles of Marketing Management
qualification will equip students with • Consumer Behaviour and Decision Making
a fairly broad-based knowledge of the • Introduction to Marketing Research
world of business. They will be able to
think across different disciplines, • Marketing Communications
as companies are confronted with • Branding and Brand Management
a continuous process of developing • Global and e-Marketing
and maintaining a feasible fit between
organisations’ objectives, skills and
resources and their changing marketing Assessments
opportunities. • Knowledge Checks
• Project
Articulation
Completion of the Higher
Certificate meets the minimum
Admission Requirements
entry requirement for admission
to an appropriate Advanced • The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate
Certificate. A Higher Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
may also allow access to an • An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English.
appropriate Bachelor’s degree. • It is possible in some cases, to gain entry into 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
institutional rules.
Advanced Certificate in
Management Studies
............................................................
Bachelor of Commerce in
Marketing Management Mode of Delivery
............................................................
This programme is offered through online learning. Each module is delivered over a 5 week period.30 // Me mbe r In stituti on of Honor i s United Univ e rsiti e s Higher Certificate in Project Management NQF LEVEL 5 / SAQA ID 97198 / CREDITS 120
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Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
Project Management has emerged in On completion of the programme, graduates • School leavers looking to pursue a
the business world as one of the most can aspire to the following positions: career in project management.
popular career fields in the twenty-first • Individuals who wish to acquire
century. It encompasses and touches • Project Administration project management skills.
every facet and business unit of the • Project Coordination • Managers of businesses.
organisation from human resources to • Project Management • Individuals who are currently in
finance and information technology. supervisory and management
Having a project management positions looking to improve their
qualification enables individuals to project management skills.
easily switch careers.
The project management framework
cuts across all disciplines while the tools
and techniques required to manage
Programme Structure
projects remain the same. Some of
these tools and techniques may need
Duration: 1 Year
to be adapted based on the nature
of the project and the industry. This • Fundamentals of Project Management
programme is intended to provide • Project Scope and Time Management
students with the framework for
• Introduction to Project Quality Management
understanding the dynamics of project
management and covers all the essential • Project Risk Management
elements and processes in project • Project Schedule, Cost and Budget Control
management.
• Project Monitoring and Evaluation
Assessments
• Knowledge Checks
Articulation • Project
Completion of the Higher
Certificate meets the minimum
Admission Requirements
entry requirement for admission
to an appropriate Advanced • The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate
Certificate. A Higher Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
may also allow access to an • An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English.
appropriate Bachelor’s degree. • It is possible in some cases, to gain entry into 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
institutional rules.
Advanced Certificate in
Management Studies
............................................................
Bachelor of Commerce in
Project Management Mode of Delivery
............................................................
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Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The Higher Certificate in Public On completion of the programme, graduates • School leavers looking to pursue a
Management is an undergraduate can aspire to the following positions: career in public management.
programme that offers a combination • Individuals looking to get into the
of theory and practice in the area of • Local Government Official public management field.
public management. The purpose of the • Public Administrator • Administrators in public enterprises.
programme is to provide a structured
programme for students wishing to
work as public officials.
The need for well-qualified, efficient, Programme Structure
client-oriented public officials has been
identified as a priority in all spheres
of government. The qualification aims Duration: 1 Year
to develop an integrated conceptual • Local Government Management
understanding, synthesis and
application of specific issues in public • End User Computing
management. The qualification is aimed • Public Administration
at equipping line managers with the • Business Communication
knowledge and skills required to fulfil
their management role within the public • Politics and Ethics in Governance
sector. • Public Finance
Assessments
• Knowledge Checks
• Project
Articulation Admission Requirements
Completion of the Higher
• The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate
Certificate meets the minimum
Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
entry requirement for admission
• An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English.
to an appropriate Advanced
• It is possible in some cases, to gain entry into the programme on the basis of Recognition
Certificate. A Higher Certificate
of Prior Learning (RPL).
may also allow access to an
appropriate Bachelor’s degree.
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
Other Courses institutional rules.
Advanced Certificate in
Management Studies
............................................................ Mode of Delivery
Bachelor of Commerce in
Public Management This programme is offered through online learning. Each module is delivered over a 5 week period.
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Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The Higher Certificate in Public Sector On completion of the programme, graduates • School leavers looking to pursue a
Procurement aims to build the capacity can aspire to the following positions: career in public sector procurement.
of local government officials and those • Procurement Officer/ Administrator • Individuals currently working in the
wishing to join the public sector. The • Buyer field of public sector procurement.
purpose of the programme is to equip • Supply Chain Administrator
students with a sound fundamental • Transport and Logistics Administrator
knowledge base and basic skills
regarding procurement in the public
sector. The programme ensures that
students gain knowledge, skills and
competencies in procurement.
Programme Structure
Duration: 1 Year
• Supply Chain Diligence
• Materials Handling in the Public Sector
• Public Procurement and Supply Tools
• Fundamentals of Public Finance
• Principles of Public Administration
• Legal Issues in Public Sector Procurement
• Public Sector Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Managing Supply Chain Relationships
• Public Procurement and Supply Tools
• Knowledge Checks
• Project
Articulation
Completion of the Higher
Certificate meets the minimum
Admission Requirements
entry requirement for admission
to an appropriate Advanced • The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate
Certificate. A Higher Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
may also allow access to an • An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English.
appropriate Bachelor’s degree. • It is possible in some cases, to gain entry into 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
institutional rules.
Advanced Certificate in
Management Studies
............................................................
Bachelor of Public
Administration Mode of Delivery
............................................................
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Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The Higher Certificate in Social Media On completion of the programme, graduates • The Higher Certificate in Social Media
and Communication programme can aspire to the following positions: and Communication programme will
is directed at students employed in • Social Media Officer provide access to higher education
or aspiring to enter the commerce • Social Media Advertiser for students wishing to pursue or
industry that engages with social • Social Media Marketer further their careers in the specialised
media and communication tools. This • Social Media Content Producer communications field of social
programme aims at developing the • Social Media Content Coordinator media.
students’ skills through coursework
and actively promoting the effective use
of social media and communication
tools within the growing, fastpaced
industry. Students will be provided Programme Structure
with a well-rounded understanding of
the theory and methodology, which
will enable them to engage with social Duration: 1 Year
media and communications tools in a
professional context. Higher Certificate • Introduction to Social Media
in Social Media and Communications • End User Computing
graduates will be knowledgeable and • Fundamentals of Marketing
prepared for the changing environment
of social media and communications • Business Communication
and have the necessary knowledge and • Social Media for Business
skills to contribute to the various sectors • Introduction to Ethics
influenced and impacted by social
media and communications.
Assessments
• Knowledge Checks
• Project
Articulation
Completion of the Higher
Certificate meets the minimum
Admission Requirements
entry requirement for admission
to an appropriate Advanced • The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate
Certificate. A Higher Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
may also allow access to an • An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English.
appropriate Bachelor’s degree. • It is possible in some cases, to gain entry into 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
institutional rules.
Advanced Certificate in
Management Studies
............................................................
Bachelor of Commerce in
Marketing Management Mode of Delivery
............................................................
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Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The Higher Certificate in Supply Chain On completion of the programme, graduates • School leavers looking to pursue a
Management offers a combination of can aspire to the following positions: career in supply chain management.
theory and practice in the area of supply • Individuals looking to get into the
chain management. • Supply Chain Management logistics or procurement field.
• Logistics Management • Managers of small businesses.
The qualification aims to develop an • Procurement Management • Individuals who are currently in
integrated conceptual understanding, supervisory and management
synthesis and application of specific positions looking to improve their
issues in supply chain management. The management skills.
purpose of this qualification is to equip
students with a sound fundamental
knowledge base and basic skills
regarding supply chain management. Programme Structure
The Higher Certificate in Supply
Chain Management is aimed at Duration: 1 Year
equipping firstline managers with the • Management Principles
knowledge and skills required to fulfil
• Introduction to Supply Chain Management
their management role within the
supply chain. This includes the areas • Introduction to Purchasing Management
of warehousing, transport, inventory, • Logistics and Material Handling
materials management and purchasing.
• Introduction to Operations Management
• Basic Economics and Finance
Assessments
• Knowledge Checks
• Project
Articulation
Completion of the Higher
Certificate meets the minimum
Admission Requirements
entry requirement for admission
to an appropriate Advanced • The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate
Certificate. A Higher Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
may also allow access to an • An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English.
appropriate Bachelor’s degree. • It is possible in some cases, to gain entry into 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
Advanced Certificate in institutional rules.
Management Studies
............................................................
Bachelor of Commerce in
Supply Chain Management Mode of Delivery
............................................................
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Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The Higher Certificate in Tax On completion of the programme, graduates • School leavers looking to pursue a
Administration is a one year can aspire to the following positions: career in tax administration.
programme that prepares students for • Individuals who are currently in
employment in tax administration. • Tax Clerk and Consultant employment within a tax environment
The programme provides students • Tax Administrator and wish to advance their careers.
with the framework for understanding • Bookkeeper Tax
tax administration and covers basic
individual and business taxation. The
purpose of the programme is to respond
to the needs of industry, government
and the private and financial sector
Programme Structure
in the provision of a qualification in
taxation administration.
Duration: 1 Year
• Tax Administration and Tax Policy
• Taxation A
• End User Computing
• Basic Accounting
• Business Communication
• Taxation B
• Taxation C
• Elementary Economics
Assessments
• Knowledge Checks
• Project
Articulation
Completion of the Higher
Certificate meets the minimum Admission Requirements
entry requirement for admission
to an appropriate Advanced • The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate
Certificate. A Higher Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
may also allow access to an • An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English.
appropriate Bachelor’s degree. • It is possible in some cases, to gain entry into 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
institutional rules.
Advanced Certificate in
Management Studies
............................................................
Bachelor of Commerce in
Accounting Mode of Delivery
............................................................
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Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The Advanced Certificate in Financial On completion of the programme, graduates • Individuals who are interested in
Planning is an undergraduate can aspire to the following positions: pursuing a career in a financial
programme that offers a combination service field.
of theory and practice in the area of • Financial Planner • Individuals who enjoy consulting in
financial services. Qualifying students • Financial Advisor financial matters and planning
will develop an integrated conceptual • Personal Financial Consultant financial investments.
understanding, synthesis and • Financial Analyst
application of specific issues in financial • Investment Broker
planning.
They will also develop research skills,
financial planning skills as well as skills Programme Structure
in communication. The programme
provides background knowledge to
allow junior and middle managers to Duration: 1 Year
pursue senior management positions
within their organisations. This • Financial Planning Environment
programme will allow students to apply • Personal Financial Planning
theories to practice and students will be • Business Financial Planning
well placed to pursue further studies.
• Practice Management
• Income Tax Planning
• Financial Management and Planning
Admission Requirements
• The minimum entry requirement is an NQF level 5 Higher Certificate.
• An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English.
Articulation • It is possible in some cases, to gain entry into the programme on the basis of Recognition
of Prior Learning (RPL).
Completion of the Advanced
For further information on this alternative route, please contact a student advisor. All applicants
Certificate meets the minimum
with an international qualification will be considered in accordance with MANCOSA's
entry requirement into a Diploma
institutional rules.
programme or Bachelor’s degree.
Other Courses Mode of Delivery
Advanced Diploma in Business
Management This programme is offered through online learning and digital support.
............................................................
Bachelor of Commerce in
Financial Management
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Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The Advanced Certificate in On completion of the programme, graduates • Executives with recently acquired
Management Studies is a one year can aspire to the following positions: or expanded general management
programme aimed at providing students responsibilities.
with an overview of key management • Business Manager • Persons aspiring to advance within
philosophies and practices. It offers • Business Assistant their organisations.
students the opportunity to build a • Management Assistant • Individuals wishing to gain a strong
strong foundation in management • Administration Manager foundation in management practices.
education. • Junior and middle managers.
This programme provides a
comprehensive view of contemporary
management practice in both the public Programme Structure
and private sectors. The programme
provides background knowledge
to allow junior and middle managers to Duration: 1 Year
pursue senior management positions
within their organisations. • Principles of Management
• Marketing
This programme will allow students to • Information Systems
apply theories to practice and students
will be well placed to pursue further • Fundamentals of Microeconomics
studies. • Business Statistics
• Accounting
Admission Requirements
• The minimum entry requirement is an NQF level 5 Higher Certificate.
• An Equivalent NQF level 5 qualification with proven proficiency in English.
Articulation • It is possible in some cases, to gain entry into the programme on the basis of Recognition
of Prior Learning (RPL).
Completion of the Advanced
Certificate meets the minimum For further information on this alternative route, please contact a student advisor. All applicants
entry requirement into a cognate with an international qualification will be considered in accordance with MANCOSA's
Diploma programme or Bachelor’s institutional rules.
degree.
Other Courses Mode of Delivery
Advanced Diploma in Business
This programme is offered through online learning and digital support.
Management
............................................................
Bachelor of Business in
Administration
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Programme Career Who Should
Description Opportunities Apply?
The coursework component of the On completion of the programme, graduates The programme is directed at those
programme is designed to equip can aspire to the following positions: with existing vocational qualifications,
students with a sound understanding wishing to gain entry into postgraduate
of the key management theories, • Systems Analyst study, as well as those with technical
methodologies and practices. The • Operations Manager qualifications seeking to enter into
coursework further provides a blend • General Manager management positions.
of theoretical and practical aspects of • Management Consultant
business management.
The programme is designed to
equip students with analytical and
critical thinking skills in the field of
management by developing their ability
Programme Structure
to understand and solve complex
problems, while maintaining a holistic Duration: 1 Year
approach to managing organisations.
• Advanced Management Principles
• Business Finance
• Microeconomics
• Understanding Marketing Approaches
• Information Management
• Statistical Techniques in Business
Elective - Choose two of the following electives:
• Ethical Business Management
• Operations Management in Supply Chain
• Project Management
Articulation
The programme allows for
articulation to the MANCOSA Admission Requirements
Postgraduate Diploma in Business
Management or other cognate • The minimum entry requirement is the Advanced Certificate/National Diploma.
NQF level 8 postgraduate • An equivalent NQF level 6 qualification with proven proficiency in English.
diplomas and bachelors honours • It is possible in some cases, to gain entry into the programme on the basis of Recognition
degrees offered both locally and of Prior Learning (RPL).
internationally.
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.
Postgraduate Diploma in Business
Management
............................................................
Bachelor of Business Mode of Delivery
Administration Honours
............................................................ This programme is offered through online learning and digital support.You can also read
