Diploma in Management – General Management

The Diploma in Management is a comprehensive qualification that empowers students with an in-depth understanding of key operational elements within a business environment. It is designed to enhance strategic decision-making capabilities and improve daily operational control across various sectors. This qualification is ideal for individuals seeking to advance in or transition into financial management, human resources, public relations, marketing, and entrepreneurship.

This programme is suitable for those with foundational knowledge and some practical work experience in management, who wish to further expand their competencies in essential areas such as finance, marketing, human resources, and general management. It also provides valuable insights and tools for individuals aiming to launch and sustainably grow their own businesses, recognizing that a strong foundation in general management is critical to long-term success.

Through a curriculum that integrates theoretical frameworks with practical application, students will develop strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to process data accurately and timeously—skills that are highly sought-after in the modern business world. The qualification further supports professional growth by fostering sound financial acumen, effective communication strategies, and strategic leadership capabilities.

The Diploma in Management also introduces students to vital project management principles, highlighting its applicability beyond traditional sectors like construction. Students will learn to conceptualise, develop, and implement projects within diverse institutional settings, thereby broadening their professional versatility.

Minimum – 3 years of study (part-time)

Maximum – 6 years of study (part-time)

Students could potentially pursue a career in:

• Financial Manager
• Financial Executive
• Senior Accountant
• Financial Investment Advisor
• Actuarial Analyst
• Business Advisor
• Human Resources Practitioner
• Marketing Manager
• Entrepreneurial and Small Business Owner
• Public Relations Manager (Private and Public Sector)
• Media Consultant

Upon successful completion of your programme, you will receive a certificate depicting: Diploma in Management and an academic transcript. These documents will be issued at the graduation ceremony, provided that your account is in order.

NB: Certificates cannot be issued to the students before a graduation ceremony.

The minimum requirements for Diploma in Management are:

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Diploma endorsement, or
• A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 with Diploma endorsement, or
• Amended Senior Certificate (ASC), with Diploma endorsement, or
• A Senior Certificate (SC), with University Exemption or Diploma endorsement, or
• Foreign School leaving Certificate that complies with minimum admission requirements for Diploma study as gazetted by the Matriculation Board (The Matriculation Board will do equivalency evaluation)

Alternative admission requirements:

• A Higher Certificate or Diploma in a cognate discipline
• Senate discretionary admission
• Mature Age (45 years of age): conditions apply*
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
• Candidates over the age of 23 at registration or during their first year of attendance who have attained a Senior Certificate with at least 40% in at least four Higher Grade or Standard Grade subjects, at least three of which were passed simultaneously, one of which is a Higher-Grade subject, and one is English. Conditions apply*.
• An international qualification of appropriate equivalence as determined by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). For all international qualifications, a SAQA Evaluation Certificate and syllabus are required.

Additional Requirements:

• Foreign applicants whose first language is not English, may be required to provide proof of proficiency in English prior to admission to the programme.

*Age exemption certificates must be attained from the Matriculation Board before admission can be granted.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) processes and Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) are articulation mechanisms. The institution reserves the right to conduct a formal assessment for purposes of CAT. An evaluation will be conducted to recognise prior learning. This evaluation may or may not be based on a form of formal assessment and can include a portfolio of evidence submission. These mechanisms are in line with the HEQSF as envisaged in the NQF Act 67 of 2008 and the CHE “Policies on the Recognition of Prior Learning, Credit Accumulation and Transfer, and Assessment in Higher Education” published by the CHE in August 2016.

The final approval for applications in respect of CAT and RPL is subject to academic vetting in terms of applicable legislation and institutional policies.

Enquire at your nearest Lyceum Branch Office for more information regarding the awarding of subject credits (Credit Accumulation and Transfer – CAT) towards Lyceum Qualifications.