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Diploma in Safety Management

College of Economic and Management Sciences

DurationMaximum 8 yearsNQF level6APS/AS17Campuses2
Course overview

About this course

Diploma in Safety Management develops knowledge and practical capability in organisations, markets, management and evidence-based business decision-making. Students build analytical, communication and problem-solving skills through theory and applied learning. Exact modules and practical components vary by institution and study year.

Course content

What you may study

Management; economics; accounting; business communication; operations; marketing; human resources; entrepreneurship; analytics; and applied business projects. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.

Entry requirements

Required school subjects

MathematicsLevel 6 · 70%Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification. A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Diploma endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning and with at least 4
MathematicsLevel 3 · 40%Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification. A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Diploma endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning and with at least 4
Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Confirm programme-specific rules with the institution.
Admission

Other admission conditions

Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification. A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Diploma endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning and with
at least 40% in Mathematics or at least 70% for Mathematics Literacy, or a Senior Certificate (SC) with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning and with at least an E symbol on HG or D symbol on SG
in Mathematics, or any Higher Certificate obtained in the College of Economic and Management Sciences. Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements, may consider enrolling for any of the Higher Certificates offered by the College of
Economic and Management Sciences

Further study

Possible study paths

Graduates may progress to doctoral study in a related field, subject to research alignment and the receiving institution's admission requirements. An advanced diploma, postgraduate diploma or honours degree in business, management, commerce or a related specialisation, subject to admission requirements.

Career possibilities

Where this qualification may lead

Business analyst; administrator; operations coordinator; marketing practitioner; human-resources practitioner; entrepreneur; project coordinator; or management trainee.

Study locations

Available campuses

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