Walter Sisulu University logoWalter Sisulu UniversityMaster's Degree

Diploma in Small Business Management

Faculty of Management & Public Administration Sciences

Duration3 yearsNQF level9Minimum APS21Campuses1
Course overview

About this course

WSU qualification code W61018; SAQA ID 117828; 360 credits. Source pages: qualification list 19, admission requirements 21. Published requirements: • 3 (40-49%) for English as a Home Language or First Additional Language; • 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics or 3 (40- 49%) for Accounting, or 4 (50 -59%) for Mathematic Literacy; • 3 (40-49%) for any other two subjects.

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

English Home Language or First Additional LanguageLevel 3 · 40%3 (40-49%) for English as a Home Language or First Additional Language;
Additional subject requirementLevel 3 · 40%3 (40-49%) for any other two subjects.
Technical MathematicsLevel 3 · 40%Mathematics / Mathematical Literacy / Technical Mathematics: 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics or 3 (40- 49%) for Accounting, or 4 (50 -59%) for Mathematic Literacy;
MathematicsLevel 3 · 40%Mathematics / Mathematical Literacy / Technical Mathematics: 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics or 3 (40- 49%) for Accounting, or 4 (50 -59%) for Mathematic Literacy;
AccountingLevel 3 · 40%Mathematics / Mathematical Literacy / Technical Mathematics: 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics or 3 (40- 49%) for Accounting, or 4 (50 -59%) for Mathematic Literacy;
Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Confirm programme-specific rules with the institution.
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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SatelliteButterworth CampusButterworth, Eastern CapeView campus
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